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Monthly Archives: July 2007
Childrens’ Bath Time
Children love it when their bath water smells good. Lavender and Roman Chamomile are good choices for small children. It is best to add the essential oils to some milk or liquid soap before adding to the tub. Use 1-3 … Continue reading
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Amazing Natural Deoderant
* 1 1/2 oz beeswax * 1/2 oz cocoa butter * 3 oz coconut oil * 1/2 tbsp calendula oil * 1 tsp baking soda Melt all (except baking soda) in a glass canning jar or pyrex measuring cup in … Continue reading
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Essential Oils for Menopause
Some recommended essential oils for menopausal women are: * Bergamot uplifts mood and reduces anxiety and depression. * Clary Sage eases hot flashes and night sweats and PMS. * Chamomile has calming effect, ease tension, anxiety and headaches. * Frankincense … Continue reading
Posted in General Health Concerns, Just For Mom
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Lavender Bath
A relaxing bath that is helpful for muscle aches. Mix together 1/2 cup Epsom salts, 2 tablespoons of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Add 6-8 drops of Lavender essential oil and mix well. This Daily Aromatherapy Tip … Continue reading
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blends for Fighting Fatigue
Feeling fatigued a little too often? Morning cappuccino no longer doing its job? Getting that feeling that you’ve been worn thin by your busy schedule, and you’re just not bouncing back? These can be signs of over-worked adrenal glands – … Continue reading
Odor Removing Secrets
By Annie B. Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale, 2005). Article courtesy of http://www.care2.com/ Have you ever wanted to get the smell of perfume out of something and not been able to get rid of it? Cat pee? The new … Continue reading
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Swift Bliss Foot Soak
By Melissa Breyer, Producer, Care2 Green Living. (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/) Imagine this: relaxation, revitalization and refreshment–not to mention good health and pretty feet–all in a few minutes. With our quick tips for easy foot soaks you can reap the rewards of a … Continue reading
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CASTOR OIL – Natural Protection from Deadly Viruses
From David William’s Alternatives Newsletter. Dr. David G. Williams (http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/) Moving on to more “exotic” techniques to increase immune system efficiency, we come to castor oil. I can remember my dad telling me time after time about his mother’s devotion … Continue reading
Lemongrass Geranium Body Scrub
Feel alert with this wonderful enlivening lemongrass body scrub. Sugar is an excellent ingredient to use for body scrubs and is very reviving to tired skins. Think of the health benefits of putting sugar on your body instead of into … Continue reading
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Sports Rub
Dad or another important man in your life enjoys a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have healing properties and … Continue reading
Posted in Essential Oil Recipes, Just For Dad
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