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A tincture is a liquid extract made from herbs. We primarily use alcohol because of how great it extracts the useful goodness from the plants more completely and because it offers an unlimited shelf life, but tinctures can be extracted by using alcohol, vegetable glycerine, or apple cider vinegar.TINCTURES VS TEATeas and tinctures can be made from the same combination of herbs, but tinctures are more concentrated and for some situations, the powerhouse, more effective heavy hitter. NOTE: Two dr …

Make this diffuser recipe a part of your morning routine as you transition back to your school day routine!Lemon - has the ability to lift the spirits and is recommended for stress and fatigue.Spearmint - has a stimulating action that can help to lift the spirits, relieve fatigue and aid concentration. It can also help with digestive issues and headache.Orange- is an uplifting oil that can be beneficial for anxiety, stress, and depression, and is beneficial for the immune system. It can also be …

What to Watch Out ForWe love the benefits of properly made CBD, but not all CBD is created equal.When buying wellness products online there is a large chance that you won’t get exactly what you were expecting. When it comes to CBD products online, even more caution is needed. Not only is it important to buy from reputable retailers, but equally as important to know how to understand labeling.According to a study done by Bonn-Miller, the Veterans Affairs San Diego Health Care System, RIT Interna …

When injury occurs, the swelling, redness, and warmth are signs that your immune system is sending white blood cells, immune cells, and nutrients to the affected areas, which is key in healing. But this type of helpful inflammation is only temporary, therefore, when the infection or illness is gone, inflammation should go away as well. When the body is full of inflammation it makes managing painful conditions very difficult to manage.The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases re …

Yoni Steam is powerful for women’s vitality in nourishing the uterus, regulating irregular cycles, reducing menstrual pain and imbalances and supporting fertility and reproductive health. It also supports spiritual and emotional cleansing and healing by reconnecting a woman with her feminine center and Inner Woman. Yoni Steaming is not for cleaning your vulva or vagina as your vagina is already self-cleansing.Yoni Steaming, when described as cleansing, is referring to the way the heat and steam …

As we spend more time in the sun, it is good to know what phytotoxicity is and how to avoid the side effects. Most essential oil users incorporate essential oils into their daily lives, but did you know that there are essential oils that should not be used before going out in the sun? Photosensitivity occurs when furocoumarins react when exposed to ultraviolet light, causing blistering and reddening and/or burning of the skin.Photosensitivity is commonly caused by citrus oils, but is not li …

NOTE: It is vitally important to use oils that are pure. If you have not read The Dangers of Fake Essential Oils, please do so before buying oils for this recipe.The term 'detox' is used to describe elimination of excess wastes from the body. Although the body detoxifies itself regularly, in today’s world our bodies are being overtaxed by pollution, , an abundance of food additives, GMO food, and many other things that can cause diseases. All this considering, it certainly is a good idea …

When you are investing in something as important as essential oils, a product that you are going to use on and around your family, you must know what you are buying. Unfortunately, there is no way to know what you are getting when you buy from sites like Amazon, Ebay, etc.A Sea of Sellers and Fake Essential OilsI love Amazon, but it isn't the right place to buy everything. There are a lot of sellers on multi-marketing sites, and some of them are just plain old unethical. Others are clueless o …

Whether you experience seasonal allergies, or suffer all year long, essential oils may be used as an alternative or complementary treatment for your allergy symptoms. Popular ways to use essential oils include: diffusing them into the airusing them in the bathapplying them to the skin when properly dilutedspraying them into the airbreathing them in directly from your palm, an aromatherapy inhaler, or the containerUsing essential oils for allergies works aromatherapy by applying the oils to your …

A medicinal herb garden is easy to grow, are usually natural insect repellers, and contain amazing properties. My. list of 15 medicinal plants to grow are so easy to grow that sometimes you have to keep a tight rein on them to prevent them from taking over. The essential oils found in herbs help them to resist pests, so you won’t need to worry about having your crop eaten by insects or animals. 1. Basil is a tasty kitchen spice that is also a superstar in the world of healing her …