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PanAway

PanAway is a Young Living blend of therapeutic grade essential oils, there are no carrier oils so this is a powerful blend that you might want to dilute – though for most is not necessary.  If you dilute this oil it can be helpful if used for massaging a large area like the back. The  [...]

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Growing Pains

It’s been a while since any of the kids woke with growing pains, but this morning my 12 year old woke with a severe one in his calf. I rubbed on it 2 drops of Panaway and layed a warm rice pack on top.  He’s now sleeping again – and no pain meds needed – [...]

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Peppermint

Peppermint (mentha piperita) is steam distilled from the leaves.  One drop of peppermint essential oil is equivalent to drinking about 28 cups of peppermint tea! Peppermint is a versatile oil one of the best oils to start with if you are new to using essential oils. Primary benefits: Supports digestion, muculytic, expectorant, cooling, anti-tumoral, anti-parasitic, [...]

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Managing Headaches With Essential Oils

Headaches can be caused by a number of things including hormone imbalances, blood sugar imbalances, stress, spinal irregularities and inflammation.   Many over the counter medications offer temporary relief only to have a rebound effect once medications have worn off. I know if several individuals who personally have been attached to their OTC medications for headaches.  [...]

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Natural Deodorant

There are several ways our bodies were designed to eliminate toxins – one is breathing which we all do.  But do you do it enough?  Anytime you hold your breath you are holding on to toxins – so breathe freely and get rid of those toxins.  Our bodies also eliminate toxins when we use the [...]

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Budgeting For Essential Oils

Therapeutic grade essential oils offer a great value for your money.  You are getting an excellent product that is concentrated and only requires a drop or two at a time.  When compared dose for dose to over the counter drugs with many side effects, essential oils are very economical and support a healthy lifestyle.   [...]

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Peppermint Iced Tea

Try this iced tea on a hot day.  The peppermint will cool you off and perk you up in the heat. 4 decaffeinated green tea bags 1/4 C. agave nectar 3 drops Young Living peppermint oil 2 limes Fresh mint for garnish In the bottom of a 64 ounce glass pitcher, pour agave nectar and [...]

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Identify toxins in your life

A great place to start being healthier is  to look at your home and identify where you have toxins in your life, then see what you can replace.  There are many sources of toxins:  health & beauty products, cleaning supplies, processed foods and supplements.  Most of us read labels on the foods we eat, but [...]

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