For thousands of years, one of the many uses for lavender has been for purification. In fact, the word lavender literally means “to be washed” or “to wash”. During World War I lavender was widely used as an antiseptic. It was also used to treat wounds and burns. Like with many plants, there are many different species of [...]
Category Archive — Around the Home
Peppermint, an “Everyday Oil”
Peppermint oil is one of the essential oils I use almost every day. Its envigorating aroma wakes me up, opens my sinuses, and makes a delicious, zero calorie addition to a glass of ice water.
Inhaling peppermint oil helps trigger a sense of fullness after meals, so it is an excellent tool to have available when you [...]
Natural Bug Repellents
Summertime is here! What does that mean to you? For me, it means spending more time outdoors, walking in the woods that surround my house, and working in the garden. Unfortunately, along with outdoor activities come BUGS! To me, getting chomped on by a deer fly can ruin an otherwise enjoyable evening in the garden or hike through [...]
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This time of year, I get a taste for pumpkin, especially pumpkin pie. In my efforts to make healthier choices, I googled “crustless pumpkin pie” and found several recipes; I picked the simplest one and it was delicious. Not having the crust to mess with, it was also very easy to make.
The problem was [...]
How To Use Thieves Essential Oil Blend
The individual oils in Thieves essential oil blend – clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary – all have amazing properties in their own right; Young Living’s synergistic blend of these oils provides powerful protection from disease causing bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Because it is made up of 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oils that [...]
