By Melissa Boice, on January 25th, 2010%
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 lavender. . . . → Read More: The Difference between Lavender and Lavandin
By Melissa Boice, on August 29th, 2009%
With so much information in the news about the dangers of this winter’s coming flu season, I thought I would share a healthy option. I usually expound on the benefits of Thieves, and believe me, I am stocking up, just in case. Actually, I plan to have a little stash of several different essential oils that . . . → Read More: Thyme to Stay Healthy
By Melissa Boice, on August 20th, 2009%
That’s what I am. I use essential oils all the time. Frequently, I take them internally: I either put them in a capsule OR scoop out a teaspoon of virgin coconut oil, make a little well with my finger, and add a couple of drops to the indentation. Sometimes simply rubbing a few drops of an . . . → Read More: A Well Oiled Machine
By Melissa Boice, on April 29th, 2009%
Science is now beginning to acknowledge the value of the healing substances found in essential oils. Clinical research has shown that essential oils are highly antiviral and anti-infectious. In 1995, Dr. Jean C. Lapraz discovered that there are two essential oils in which no bacteria or virus could survive. This is a significant breakthrough since there . . . → Read More: Essential Oils – Nature’s Powerful Anti-Viral Weapons
By Melissa Boice, on June 26th, 2008%
Thieves® Oil Blend is formulated with highly antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-infectious essential oils. Thieves Oil Blend was created based on research of a group of 15th century thieves in France who protected themselves by rubbing themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. This Young Living proprietary blend was university tested and . . . → Read More: Protect yourself with the power of Thieves®