Monthly Archives: November 2007

Comforting Chamomile Teething Cloth

Soak a washcloth in chamomile tea and freeze. Or simply dip the cloth in cold tea. Then let your baby happily gnaw.

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Edema and Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Swollen legs and feet, common in pregnancy and caused by the build-up of fluid, can be eased with a gentle massage of the following blend. Pour the oil essences into a 30-ml bottle, and add organic vegetable oil to fill. … Continue reading

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Homemade Aloe Cleansing Gel

* 2 oz. Aloe Vera gel * 1 tsp. almond Oil – (I use Vit. E oil instead-same amount) * 1 tsp. glycerin * 1/2 tsp grapefruit seed extract * 4 drops Sandalwood Essential oil. * 2 drops Lavender Essential … Continue reading

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Lavender-Orange Hand Cream

This easy recipe makes a rich hand cream. * 3 tablespoons jojoba oil * 1 tablespoon mango butter * 1 tablespoon grated beeswax * ΒΌ cup rosewater (or filtered water) * 10 drops lavender essential oil * 5 drops sweet … Continue reading

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Cures From the Kitchen

If we could reduce the incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoporosis, we’d slash medical expenses in this country by tens — maybe hundreds — of billions of dollars. What’s especially compelling about these three illnesses is that the … Continue reading

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Christmas Candle Blend

* Mandarin 4 drops * Geranium 1 drop * Cinnamon 1 drop Light the candle and wait until the wax begins to melt and then add 1 drop of the essential oil mixture to it, just by the wick.

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Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner

by Annie Berthold-Bond – http://www.care2.com/ So many of you write to me asking how to safely clean the oven at this time of year, I can tell you are preparing for doing a lot of cooking. Most of you also … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy, Reflexology for Pregnancy

Swollen Ankles and Feet * In a large basin of lukewarm to coolish water, add 1/2 a cup of Epsom salts, pre-mixed with 2 drops each of lavender and roman chamomile essential oils. * Soak for 15-20 minutes, then dry … Continue reading

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Maximize Your Dollar at the Pump – Every Penny Counts

Money saving tips courtesy of: http://www.lucaslifeforms.com New Gas Tips (Every penny counts) I don’t know what you guys are paying for gasoline….Here in California we are also paying higher, up to $3.50 per gal.. But my line of work is … Continue reading

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Green Tea Toner

* 2 oz.Green Tea * 5 drops Lavender essential oil * 5 drops Geranium essential oil Mix up this bottle of tea and essential oils to balance the pH of your skin after cleansing. It’s easy… it’s cooling… and it … Continue reading

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