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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 …

Up The Honey Intake  Did you know that consuming wild, raw, local honey may offer a gradual desensitization to your seasonal allergies? Bees pick up the pollen from their environment, the same environment contributing to your seasonal allergies. Eating local honey slowly builds up your tolerance to the specific allergens contained in allergy shots. It is important to consume raw, local honey because raw honey has not been treated, pasteurized, or processed in any way. When consuming raw ho …

Morning sickness is most usually believed to be caused by the rapid changes in hormone levels that occur during the first trimester of pregnancy, but morning sickness can also be caused by diet and blood sugar levels, among other things.  Many women experience a strong eversion to strong smells or tastes.If you are experiencing morning sickness, and your doctor has ruled out anything more serious than pregnancy queasiness, there are a few things that you can try.Mama Mornings TinctureM …

The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system, and is responsible for male sexual function and reproduction. One of its important roles is to squeeze fluid into the urethra as sperm move through during sexual climax. The prostate is walnut-shaped, located just below a man's bladder and starts to become active near puberty and then continues to grow. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate will often times show in men by the age of 40  but most frequently appear in men w …

The elderberry has been revered for its health benefits since the time of Hippocrates and approved still today by the German Commission for preventing and treating flu. But did you know that there are numerous legends surrounding elderberry?On Halloween, when people believe the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thinnest, the old woman in the elderberry is very active. For this reason, people carried pieces of its wood for protection, tied prayers to its branches, tied branch …

Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) tincture is my families choice for cold and flu viruses, both type A and type B. It's a natural remedy that has no side effects, is inexpensive, andhas been around for thousands of years. In the world of Elderberry we very much prefer a tincture over syrup, gummies, or any other method. You can read up on that here:  Why We Love Elderberry Tincture - sooo much more than syrup.but for now, let's discuss the benefits.ELDERBERRYA clinical trial done …

Pink grapefruit essential oil is used by many to assist in weight loss, but did you know there is so much more to the properties of grapefruit essential oil than that?GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS AND USESWeight LossReduce Fat: One rat study found that the scent of grapefruit essential oil stimulated the breakdown of fat tissue and led to a reduction in food intake. Another study evaluated postmenopausal women and found that abdominal massage with grapefruit essential oil had a significant e …

Although clary sage essential oil has been long considered a leading "woman's oil", clary sage has benefits that go well beyond those for women. We love clary sage for the anti-inflammatory properties, and clary sage has also been proven to produce feelings of lucidity, and tranquility, and is an excellent night time oil, among other things.Printable Recipe Cards Are BelowPrimary Benefits of Clary Sage Essential OilRelieves Hormonal ImbalanceClary sage essential oil has earned its …

Orange Essential Oil, most commonly referred to as Sweet Orange Essential Oil, is derived from the fruits of the Citrus sinensis botanical, and should not be confused with Bitter Orange Essential Oil which is derived from the fruits of the Citrus aurantium botanical.The high content of antioxidants and organic compounds in Orange Essential Oil makes it highly versatile. Orange essential oil has a variety of applications that can improve overall health, such as reducing muscle spasms, improv …

Basil (ocimum basilicum) is often referred to as "Sweet Basil".  The compounds in steamed distilled Basil essential oil are much greater than what is found in dried or even fresh leaves.  These compounds make Basil an oil worth keeping on hand for its medicinal benefits, and the warm, spicy, and herbal aroma make it one to beautifully enhance the aroma of many essential oil recipes.  Our printable essential oil recipes are below!Primary Benefits:Soothes Sore Muscles and …