Walk down any aisle in a pharmacy or big box store and you’ll see tons of options of multivitamins. We are often told that supplementing our nutrition with one of these will help keep us healthier, give us more energy, or even give us an extra boost of nutrition. The question is: How much truth is […]
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The topic of vaccinations is a hot button issue right now that affects the entire world. There are people on both sides of the vaccination debate and that’s what makes it even more difficult to weed out the legitimate gripes from the science that backs up the use of these compounds to fight disease. Today […]
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I’m going to be honest with you. Vitamin E is a bit of a con artist. It’s got the right image going, being a vitamin and all, but it doesn’t really have the kick to follow through on its claim. Why such a harsh review? Let me explain. What is Vitamin E? There are eight different fat-soluble molecules that are referred to […]
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Cypress oil is an essential oil that is steam distilled from the branches of the cypress tree, which is part of the conifer family. In the ancient world, the oil was used to treat the loss of fluids from the body, mainly in China. This could have been from something as simple as perspiration and […]
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Cedarwood oil is a versatile essential oil with an interesting history. It is believed that the oil comes from the same tree that was used to build the temple of Solomon in the Bible. It is also believed to be used by Native Americans for a variety of uses, including spiritual communication and medicinal benefits. […]
Continue reading >This idea of mixing two to three oils together is not a new concept. In fact, it is widely believed that blending oils may enhance their individual benefits. When I think about blending oils together it makes me smile. I have my favorite oils like lavender, sage and lemon. With a little bit of creativity, […]
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Ginger oil has a varied and interesting history. It was used in a variety of countries dating back almost 4,000 years. The Greeks used it for its digestive properties while Egyptians used it for what they thought to be epidemics. The Romans used it as an aphrodisiac while India and China used it (and still […]
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When you start reading about essential oils and how to use them, carrier oils are often brought up as part of the discussion. You may be wondering what a carrier oil is, and more importantly, why are they needed in certain situations? Carrier oils are usually a vegetable-based oil or nut oil. Unlike essential oils, […]
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Just like Tea Tree oil, Eucalyptus is a plant native to Australia. It is widely thought that the plant was discovered in the late 17th century. It was used in a variety of ways from ointments to teas, and in the potent eucalyptus oil. Not until much later was it discovered that the medicinal properties were vast and could […]
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Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways. “How do Essential oils work?” can be a difficult question to answer. Unless you have had experience with essential oils it can be difficult to understand how these volatile liquids do what they do.
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