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Apr 03, 2013 | Post by: carol No Comments
Easy Homemade Body Butter Recipe
Coconut oil Essential oil(s) of your choice It doesn’t get any easier than that, does it? There is no magic to the amount of coconut oil to use, it just depends on the size of the container you have chosen. The same goes for the amount and combination of essential
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Mar 13, 2013 | Post by: carol No Comments
Effective, homemade, natural deodorant recipe
As far back as I can remember, I haven’t been able to use commercial deodorants without breaking out in a painful, ugly rash. I don’t know if you have ever had a rash in your underarm, but it’s not pretty and feels like a chemical burn. I started using crystal
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Feb 15, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
32 Uses for Lavender Oil
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most versatile essential oils, along with Lemon and Peppermint. These three essential oils I always have on-hand. Therapeutic Lavender oil is known to promote tissue regeneration and speed wound healing and is one of the few essential oils to still be listed in
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Feb 14, 2013 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Garden Insect Pests: Whiteflies Should I use Essential Oils for Control
Many essential oil user’s seek instruction on which essential oil(s) they can use for controlling insect pests in the garden and how much essential oil can be used and how it’s applied. My own background in using essential oils for 25 years and knowledge in native plants, organic landscaping and
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Aug 23, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
16 Ways to Use Thieves Household Cleaner
Thieves Household Cleaner is perhaps the most versatile disinfectant cleaner I’ve used. I’ve found its limitations only extend to the limits of my imagination. I’ve used it with excellent results as carpet shampoo (in place of the normal caret shampoo), cleaning the upholstery in my car, mixed with baking soda
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Jun 22, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Burning Frankincense Resin to Ward-off Mosquitoes
Are you having a mosquito problem? Trying to keep mosquitoes away while you are trying to relax and enjoy the cooler evening temperatures has usually meant burning coils of a mosquito repellent that doesn’t smell that nice and contains chemicals. This tip on how what to use to keep pesky
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Jun 06, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Aromatherapy Compounds: Importance of Superior Quality
It’s an aromatherapy oil jungle out there these days and I cannot help but notice a lack of accurate information regarding essential oil quality. It must be very confusing for someone new to aromatherapy. I believe the first thing one needs to know to make smart consumer and health choices
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May 19, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Bathroom Air Freshener Spray Recipe
Scented air fresheners have become very popular. The downside to these products is that they often contain a host of unwanted chemical ingredients. To make matters worse, frequent exposure to ‘scented’ products can also create sensitivities to fragrances and make life quite unpleasant. One of the first things I began
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Apr 06, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
A Healing First Aid Spray for Skin After Too Much Sun
With warmer weather and long daylight it’s common to get too much sun exposure. Perhaps now, more than ever, it is important to take good care of the skin to prevent any number of conditions from occurring. This skin healing recipe contains ingredients that support cell rejuvenation and tissue repair.
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Apr 02, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Spring Cleaning Freebie from Young Living
April is the perfect time to get a jump-start on your spring cleaning. Young Living is offering a trio of products for free that are wonderful for those looking for natural cleaning solutions and an eco-friendly home. Here are the details for the freebie… Place a single order of 180
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Mar 12, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Home Spa Tip #5: Super-Duper Tip for Very Dry, Cracked Feet/Hands
I know this one sounds weird, however, you have to hang in there with me. This is by far, the best and fastest skin softening, skin renewal application I have ever experienced. You will need… One each of Young Living Tender Tush and Animal Scents Ointment. Take a tiny dab of each in
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Mar 11, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Home Spa Tip #4: Aromatherapy Foot Bath for Pretty Feet
This is an aromatherapy foot bath treat for your dry, cracked feet, tired achy feet, that produces nice results! Pretty Feet Melrose Foot Bath Our feet take a beating, at the same time we want them to feel and look their best. This foot bath recipe will help get your
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Mar 10, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent 2 Comments
Home Spa Tip #3: Two Essential Oil Exfoliating Mask Recipes
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the face or body. Methods for exfoliation vary, from scrubs and masks to chemical peels, but the desired end result is the same; to remove dead skin and expose newer fresher skin. Be aware that some methods of exfoliation can
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Mar 09, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Home Spa Tip #2: Papaya-Pumpkin-Frankincense Facial Mask
Papaya facial masks are very popular at spas and resorts. Papayas contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E, plus an enzyme that helps exfoliate and smooth the complexion. Gently rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya on the face can effectively help dry up pimples. Fresh papayas are available at most
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Mar 08, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent 2 Comments
Home Spa Tip #1: How To Make Wrinkles Go Away
You need not spend a small fortune to experience the benefits of anti-aging and wrinkle smoothing treatments that you can do at home. The easy tips and suggestions here will help you save money, encourage empowering self-help habits that will allow you to take care of yourself at home, and
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Mar 07, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Using Lemon Oil for Disinfecting and Sanitizing Kitchen and Bathroom Surfaces
Instead of purchasing standard household cleaners for surfaces and anti-bacterial cleaners, you can create your own all-natural and safe version of these products by filling a plastic spray bottle with water and adding some unadulterated essential oils. Yes, it is that easy to do! How to Make Your Own Lemon
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Mar 06, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Massage Oil for Professional and Amateur Athlete’s
Ortho Sport Massage Oil is designed for both professional and amateur athletes, as well as anyone who works or plays hard. Ortho Sport Massage Oil contains essential oils with a higher phenol content, these same essential oils have been used traditionally to produce a warming sensation and provide relief to
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Mar 05, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
Which Essential Oils are Physically Refreshing
Therapeutic-grade essential oils can give us a wide range of emotional and physical emotional benefits at the same time. The effects of aroma therapy are far-reaching, providing us with benefits not found in lesser products. The fragrance of a therapeutic essential oil can directly affect everything from your emotional state
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Feb 08, 2012 | Post by: Evelyn Vincent No Comments
10 Chemical-free Ways to get Rid of Bed Bugs
Non-Chemical Solutions to Get Rid of Bed Bugs I cannot recommend or promote the use of any type of chemical to address a bed bug infestation because there are so many kinds and an equal number of ways to handle them. I personally don’t use chemicals due to their toxicity
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Jan 31, 2012 | Post by: Tammy Baile No Comments
Part 2: A Nurses Perspective: Indoor Air Pollution From Everyday Common Toxic Household Cleaners ~~ Can they Cause Cancer? Part 2: Air Fresheners
Air fresheners are a huge business. We all want our homes, cars and workplaces to smell fresh and clean, vibrant or relaxing. So, when we’re shopping and smell a fragrance like vanilla, or one that reminds us of our childhood home or garden, instinctively we reach for it and put
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