March 9

Use of lavender essential oil

Lavender essential oil is known for its soothing effect and can be referred to as the sleep oil. It is antiseptic and relaxes the nervous system.</p><br /> <p>Use a couple of drops of lavender oil alone or combined with orange or lemon oil before bed. Mix in an unscented lotion or Shea butter and apply to your calves and ankles to reduce Restless Leg Syndrome. The fragrance on your hands will help you fall asleep. You can also use up to 12 drops in ¼ cup of Dead Sea Salts for a relaxing, before bed bath.</p><br /> <p>Lavender essential oil, 1 drop per ml in lotion, Shea butter or carrier oil is good for burns, insect bites and eczema. It is also an effective insect repellent and an alternative oil for clearing the sinuses.</p><br /> <p>The spiritual properties are calming and restorative. Lavender oil is nurturing and brings emotional balance.
Lavender essential oil is known for its soothing effect and can be referred to as the sleep oil. It is antiseptic and relaxes the nervous system.Use a couple of drops of lavender oil alone or combined with orange or lemon oil before bed. Mix in an unscented lotion or Shea butter and apply to your calves and ankles to reduce Restless Leg Syndrome. The fragrance on your hands will help you fall asleep. You can also use up to 12 drops in ¼ cup of Dead Sea Salts for a relaxing, before bed bath.

Lavender essential oil, 1 drop per ml in lotion, Shea butter or carrier oil is good for burns, insect bites and eczema. It is also an effective insect repellent and an alternative oil for clearing the sinuses.

The spiritual properties are calming and restorative. Lavender oil is nurturing and brings emotional balance.

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Category: Uncategorized
March 9

Basic Essential Oil Safety for Beginners

Basic Essential Oil Safety for Beginners</p> <p>I love essential oils. I love lavender on my feet and legs at night to help me sleep. I love peppermint on the back of my stiff neck. I love eucalyptus to un-stuff my sinuses. Essential oils have an infinite number of possibilities, but it is SO important to use them correctly. As a nurse, I feel it is very important to talk about essential oil safety. I’ve put together a list of fundamental information to help you understand the basic dos and don’ts of essential oils.</p> <p>-NEVER, never use essential oils undiluted on the skin. Lavender and Tea Tree (Melaleuca) oil are said to be harmless when used “neat” or undiluted, but please, play it safe and always mix with carrier oil especially when using for the first time or applying to children.</p> <p>-EOs (essential oils) can cause allergic reactions. An allergic reaction can occur at any time, even if you’ve used the product for years.</p> <p>-When applying EO, avoid the eyes, mouth and private parts.<br /> Essential Oils are flammable.</p> <p>-NEVER take essential oils internally. You will probably hear about people taking EO capsules. Don’t do it! They are much too potent. Oils go on the skin.</p> <p>-Do not stop taking your medications because you are using Essential Oils instead.</p> <p>-Some EOs should be avoided during pregnancy, or by people with asthma, epilepsy, or other health conditions.</p> <p>-Always research indications, dosage and side effects before using new oil, then use the smallest effective dosage.</p> <p>Avoid these oils during pregnancy: aniseed, basil, bay, caraway, cardamon, carrot, celery, cinnamon, cumin, dill, ginger, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, nutmeg, parsley, rosemary, safflower, sage, spearmint, thyme and yarrow.</p> <p>Essential Oils that are safe, in small amounts, during pregnancy: bergamot, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, sandalwood, spearmint, tangerine, tea tree, and ylang-ylang.</p> <p>Those with epilepsy should avoid basil, eucalyptus, hyssop, rosemary, and sage.</p> <p>I’m excited to share essential oils and aromatherapy with you. It’s a large subject. The more I learn, the more I want to know. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
I love essential oils. I love lavender on my feet and legs at night to help me sleep. I love peppermint on the back of my stiff neck. I love eucalyptus to un-stuff my sinuses. Essential oils have an infinite number of possibilities, but it is SO important to use them correctly. As a nurse, I feel it is very important to talk about essential oil safety. I’ve put together a list of fundamental information to help you understand the basic dos and don’ts of essential oils.

-NEVER, never use essential oils undiluted on the skin. Lavender and Tea Tree (Melaleuca) oil are said to be harmless when used “neat” or undiluted, but please, play it safe and always mix with carrier oil especially when using for the first time or applying to children.

-EOs (essential oils) can cause allergic reactions. An allergic reaction can occur at any time, even if you’ve used the product for years.

-When applying EO, avoid the eyes, mouth and private parts.
Essential Oils are flammable.

-NEVER take essential oils internally. You will probably hear about people taking EO capsules. Don’t do it! They are much too potent. Oils go on the skin.

-Do not stop taking your medications because you are using Essential Oils instead.

-Some EOs should be avoided during pregnancy, or by people with asthma, epilepsy, or other health conditions.

-Always research indications, dosage and side effects before using new oil, then use the smallest effective dosage.

Avoid these oils during pregnancy: aniseed, basil, bay, caraway, cardamon, carrot, celery, cinnamon, cumin, dill, ginger, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, nutmeg, parsley, rosemary, safflower, sage, spearmint, thyme and yarrow.

Essential Oils that are safe, in small amounts, during pregnancy: bergamot, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, sandalwood, spearmint, tangerine, tea tree, and ylang-ylang.

Those with epilepsy should avoid basil, eucalyptus, hyssop, rosemary, and sage.

I’m excited to share essential oils and aromatherapy with you. It’s a large subject. The more I learn, the more I want to know. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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Category: Natural healing
March 7

Multigrain Gluten Free Bread

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Multigrain Gluten Free Bread
Servings 16

Ingredients
1 package Wildtree Gluten Free Bread
½ cup oats (certified gluten free)
½ cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons flax seed
1 ¼ cup milk, divided 1 (0.25 ounce) packet or 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 large eggs
2 ½ tablespoons Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Method of Preparation
Heat oven to 375°F and grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Heat ¼ cup milk to between 75°F and 90°F and stir in yeast to activate. Combine Bread mix, oats, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds in a large bowl. Add remaining milk, eggs, Grapeseed Oil, vinegar, and yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared loaf pan and let rise for 20 minutes. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

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Gluten Free Bread Mix
Natural Grapeseed Oil

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Category: Breads, Wildtree
March 7

Home Remedies for Acne

Stevi White, our guest blogger, is a consultant with Young Living and has been kind enough to come up with some really good home remedies for treating an acne. Be sure to read this one!

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1. Orange Peel- The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of acne. Grind the orange peel with some water to make paste and apply on affected areas.

2. Almond- Mix almond powder with a little water, and apply paste to face. Let it dry and then  rinse off

3. Lemon and Cinnamon- Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 teaspoon finely-chopped cinnamon (dalchini) powder and apply on affected areas frequently.

4. Chickpea flour- Mix 1 teaspoon of chickpea flour with enough water to make a paste, and use this mixture to wash your face

5. Sandalwood- Make a paste of 1/2 teaspoon each of Sandalwood and turmeric powder in a little water and apply.

6. Cumin Seeds- Grind some black cumin seeds (shahi jeera) with some vinegar to make a smooth paste and apply on affected areas. 

7. Coriander- Mix a teaspoon of coriander juice with a pinch of turmeric powder and apply with mixture to the face after thoroughly washing it, every night before retiring. 

8. Cucumber- The healing packs made from grated cucumber, oatmeal cooked in milk, and cooked, creamed carrots used externally have been found to be very effective. 

9. Potato- Apply the juice of a raw potato for clearing skin blemishes. This cleaning results from high content of potassium, sulphur, phosphoros, and chlorine in the potato

10. Zinc- It should be taken in therapeutic doses of 50mg 3x a day. It has shown dramatic results in some cases. 

This post is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, nor is it to diagnose or treat any illnesses or diseases.

 

Category: Home Remedies, Natural healing
March 4

Tea Party

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Most of us know that tea contains high concentrates of antioxidants and is a healthful alternative to coffee. But you might be surprised at how many things it’s good for outside of a teacup.

  • It removes odors from hands and feet. Whether you’ve been chopping garlic or running a marathon, soaking in tea makes stinky smells a mere memory.
  • It’s a great pick-me-up for houseplants. Water them with weak tea once a week.
  • It soothes sunburn. Apply damp, cold teabags as compresses.
  • It makes an excellent air deodorizer. Just put cold, weak tea in a spray bottle and mist in musty rooms. Earl Grey is especially fragrant.
  • And guess what else you can do with tea bags? Mend torn nails! Just cut a small swatch out of an unused bag, dot with clear nail polish until it’s tacky, and place over the tear. Apply two coats of clear nail polish to seal.

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Category: Home Remedies
March 4

Home Remedies for an Abscess

Stevi White, our guest blogger, is a consultant with Young Living and has been kind enough to come up with some really good home remedies for treating an abcess. Be sure to read this one!

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abcess

1.      Soak a wash cloth or gauze in one cup of hot water and 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt. Apply this compress 3x a day for 10-15 minutes to help relieve the infection.

2.      Apply tea tree oil in diluted form 3x a day. Add 10 drops of oil in ½ ounce of water to make it diluted form. Tea Tree oil is an effective antibacterial agent.

3.      Use Peppermint essential oil; apply this oil directly to the abscess. It also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

4.      Apply crushed garlic to the abscess as a poultice. Garlic has antibacterial properties

5.      Take 1000mg of Vitamin C with bioflavonoids to support immune system and also relieve/reduce skin inflammation.

6.      Take a Zinc supplement to support skin function and immune system.

And please remember:

******I am a Young Living Distributor and these posts are for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, and treatment of any disease or condition, proceed with caution and at your own risk. ********

 

Category: Home Remedies
March 4

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Category: Home Remedies, Simply Aroma
March 4

5 Easy Room Spritzer Recipes

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These five simple room spritzers are a wonderful way to quickly freshen up a room, even if you don’t own a diffuser. Just mix up and spray to your heart’s content!The cool thing about essential oils is, not only do they smell pretty, but they can also have medicinal benefits as well. (Like being anti-bacterial or helping to clear congestion.)However, if you are just starting out with oils, then purchasing a diffuser right away might not be in your budget.These five simple room spritzers are a wonderful way to quickly freshen up a room, even if you don’t own a diffuser. Just mix up and spray to your heart’s content!
1. Minty Citrus Twist
Combine 4 drops Peppermint essential oil + 4 drops Wild Orange essential oil + 1 Tablespoon real vanilla extract in 8 oz of water.

2. Sweet Lavender
Combine 8 drops Lavender essential oil + 1 Tablespoon real vanilla extract in 8 oz of water.

3. Summer Citrus
Combine 3 drops Wild Orange essential oil + 3 drops Lemon essential oil + 3 drops Lime essential oil + 3 drops Grapefruit essential oil in 8 oz of water.

4. Cozy Holiday
Combine 3 drops Wild Orange essential oil + 3 drops Cassia essential oil + 3 drops Clove essential oil + 1 Tablespoon real vanilla extract in 8 oz of water.

5. Stop and Smell the Flowers
Combine 3 drops Lavender essential oil + 3 drops Geranium essential oil + 2 drops Clary Sage essential oil + 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil in 8 oz of water.

Category: DiY's & Craft Ideas, Simply Aroma
March 4

Natural Living

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With the rising costs of healthcare and an economy that is looking pretty dismal, people are turning to more natural ways of staying healthy and curing whatever might be ailing them. One method that many people (including myself) are turning to is herbal healing.

I have been a work-at-home mom for about three years. Sure, I represent some amazing companies, but I do so as an independent contractor. In other words, no health insurance. Getting added to my husband’s policy through his work would raise his monthly premiums by over $300. We make just enough to not be able to get me coverage through Medicaid. So, what to do?

I have been researching healthy living through natural methods. Herbal healing, homeopathic remedies, essential oils, eating healthier… you name it and I’m researching. I have started raising my own herbs and have been making healthier meals for my family.

I am taking Skinny Fiber, an all-natural weight loss supplement that not only has helped me lose weight, but has also helped with many of my medical issues, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, migraines, high blood pressure, depression. (Learn more of my Skinny Fiber journey here – http://www.LiveHealthyWithPatty.com/).

I have started using Wildtree food products (http://mywildtree.com/pattygraham), which contain no preservatives, no GMOs, no MSG. But even that just doesn’t seem like enough.

I just joined an amazing company called Simply Aroma, which specializes in 100% certified pure essential oils (http://www.SimplyAroma.com/PattyGraham)

So here I am. Studying “alternative” medicine. That phrase just makes me crazy. Let’s think about this, shall we?

Modern medicine.

* Dreamed up by pharmaceutical companies as a way to make a profit. Have you had to get a prescription filled recently? Holy smokes! More often than not, the drugs cost more than the office visit! I know many people who spend $300 to over $1,000 a MONTH for medications that their doctors have prescribed. How often have you heard of someone taking one medication to counteract the side effects of another one they are taking? Is that really healthy? I don’t think so.

* Peddled by physicians who get “incentives” from the drug companies to push their products. Now don’t get me wrong… I love our family physician. She is amazing. However, she is open to more natural forms of healing. AND she understands that we are not made of money when it comes to paying for prescriptions. She is a rare breed of doctor – one with an open mind.

* Approved by the FDA. Don’t get me started on the FDA. This is a federal governmental agency that approves products that MAY help with one issue but have side effects that can number a dozen or more and quite often, the side effects are far WORSE than the condition the drug is treating. How many times have we heard of drugs that the FDA approved that are now causing serious issues, sometimes even including death? You’ve seen those commercials about the class-action lawsuits. Should we really be putting our health into the hands of our government?

Now let’s talk about healing with herbs and essential oils. These are not new concepts. Through the ages, people have used herbs and oils in healing. It’s only really been since the beginning of the 20th century, that these old ways have been pushed aside to make room for “modern” medicine. Sure, people may be living longer today, but what about the QUALITY of life they are living? I love the fact that I am off all my medications. Not only do I feel great, but the money I save every month… WOW!

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Category: Health Tips for Illnesses, Home Remedies, Natural healing, Simply Aroma, Skinny Fiber, Wildtree