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Lemon Essential Oil has many, many properties that help promote health, mental and physical energy levels, purification. It is most often used with acne, high blood pressure, allergies, respiratory issues, and cleaning. Its invigorating and warming aroma freshens, sanitizes, and invigorates. There are endless uses for Lemon Essential Oil.  Today I present to you my favorite common uses.Add 2 drops to every 100mL water in an aromatherapy diffuser for the above causes.Add a few drops t …

Some of the constituents in herbs can decrease milk supply, and excreted in breast milk just like the foods we eat.  Some of the herbs on this list are included because they are traditional antilactagogues, herbs used to decrease milk supply when weaning. Others are included as they could pose possible health risks for baby. This list includes common herbs that you might see in foods, herbal preparations, and supplement. Some herbs are considered to be generally toxic an …

If you are a regular here, you know how passionate I am about incorporating into your diet foods that help fight inflammation. Having a healthy inflammatory response is key to a number of health concerns. Our 'Fight Inflammation Series highlights the lifestyle elements that I believe make or break a healthy inflammatory response.Inflammation is a natural process that protects our bodies and allows for healing. Normal, healthful inflammation occurs immediately after an injury. The area gets red a …

Studies have shown that bentonite clay can treat poison ivy rash and speed up healing following a reaction, and this DIY clay mask for poison ivy recipe is a genuine triple threat to poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and other plant based and / or contact allergic reaction.This remedy is the ideal alternative to calamine lotion and it is way more effective at extracting the oils that cause irritation, blistering, pain, and that dreaded itch. Additionally, the mixture is loaded with compounds …

The one thing that I hear from clients is their reservation to try tinctures. I can't relate to being afraid of the taste since I have taken tinctures my entire life and actually crave different herbs at different times. One of the easiest ways to take tinctures is to make the drops into a tea, cold or hot, or add it to an existing drink. Today I am going to share with you my summer allergy cherry sparkler recipe, one of my all time favorite summer drinks for allergy season.As written, the flavo …

We created this blend of dog greens when our dog, Rosie, was in desperate need of digestive help. Since them, Rosie's All Purpose Seasoning for Pups has helped her and many other canine family members of our customers. Now we are sharing the formula in our online store.When giving herbs to your dog for the first time, start with a small amount, just a fraction of a pinch. Most small dogs do well to work up to a pinch, while most large dogs do well to work up to a measured teaspoon per day.* …

Who doesn’t love a freshly cooked home cooked meal? I think that all of us do, and our pets are no exception. This easy DIY Chicken and Quinoa Dog Food Recipe is a favorite for both of our dogs, even our pickiest eater, Rosie.Making homemade dog food has worked out so well for us that we have transitioned to feeding home cooked meals to our dogs at every meal and treat. We use only organic human food grade ingredients, and we still spend just over half of what we were paying for premium dog food …

Spring is just around the corner, and where we live, it already feels like it has arrived! If you are a dog owner, it is time to start a flea and tick prevention routine. It can be hard to get control of a flea or tick infestation once it has begun, and that is why I suggest starting at the first sign of warm weather. My DIY flea and tick spray recipe can be used alone or with other flea and tick preventions.We love using this recipe at our house, but remember, all animals react differently to …

In a study of 585 women in labor, 68% found essential oils to be effective in decreasing pain and duration of labor, and increasing a sense of wellbeing. Today I am going to share with you the best essential oils for flavor and delivery.To benefit from essential oils during labor, the oils can be used in two ways. Use the essential oils for labor aromatically by breathing in the aroma directly, or through a diffuser. To use the oils topically, follow safe dilution guidelines and then apply topic …

I can literally think of dozens of reasons to join a book club, but I am going to give you just my top ten that apply to any club you decide to join. There is no book club norm. Book clubs can be as fun, or serious, or quirky as each group dictates them to be. I mean, book clubs are really just a place to gather with other readers and talk about books, right? But they offer also offer healthful benefits for body and mind. The best advice that I can offer you today is to join without overthinking …