Before school starts and cold and flu season rolls in, it’s important to start collecting recipes and planning your lines of defense. Every year, millions of Americans are hospitalized for seasonal illness, and the numbers are rising as stronger strains of bacteria, microbes, and viruses begin to multiply, mutate, and evade conventional medicine. While I…
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Plant Therapy’s Oil of The Month – Moldavian Dragonhead
June’s essential oil of the month is a truly rare and special oil called Moldavian Dragonhead and comes from a vibrant, spicy, and aromatic plant with purple-blue flowers. Its slight lemon-honey scent reminds me of the coveted Melissa essential oil, and while it has similar properties and uses, dragonhead has a more unique chemistry that…
Essential Oils for Concentration
In this day and age, distractions are at an all-time high. So much so in fact, that even children are prescribed medications to help them stay focused throughout the day. If it’s not an Instagram notification, a newly uploaded YouTube video, or tons of emails, it’s some other form of technological communication that distracts us…
Essential Oils for Rosacea
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that is often mistaken for acne and is in some regards, quite similar to how it looks. However, rosacea is a permanent condition that seldom affects those under 30 (though this is rapidly changing), flares on the cheeks and nose area, and can even be caused by a microscopic…
DIY Digize Essential Oil Blend
Digize essential oil is one of the most popular digestive blends available and for good reason. Its ability to soothe digestive discomfort like gas, bloating, cramping and other digestive complaints is practically unparalleled. The downside? It can be a bit pricey! So today, we’re learning how to make Digize essential oil at home for a…
Essential Oils for Poison Ivy + 3 Healing Recipes!
As warmer weather approaches, the allure of outdoor activities like gardening, hiking, and camping become ever greater as green things emerge once more bringing tidings of spring and the summer to come. This time of year is one of my favorites since it means I get to go outside and enjoy outdoor adventures, especially hiking….
The Best Essential Oils for Sore Throat Pain
A sore throat, also known as pharyngitis, is a common viral or bacterial infection that can come out of nowhere and no matter what kind you have, they’re contagious and uncomfortable to deal with. Thankfully, there are a number of potent essential oils for sore throat that help alleviate pain and fight off infection. Today,…
How to Make Four Thieves Spray
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make four thieves spray, but when the flu just keeps making its rounds amongst your family, enough is enough! My husband, who almost never gets sick, has had the flu at least three times in the past six months, and for him, that’s three times too…
Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
The beginning of a New Year always marks a time of focused personal improvement whether that be through healthier diet choices or getting our bodies moving. And, while it may be great getting back in the gym, what’s not so great is the almost inevitable muscle soreness that comes with it when you dive in…
The Best Essential Oils for PMS Support
As a female, you can be on top of the world and totally on your A game as far as health and fitness goes, but one thing’s for sure – no matter how healthy you eat or how regularly you exercise, your menstrual cycle is often a monthly challenge. Throw in a few PMS symptoms,…
Lover of all things natural, Tash grew up in the mountains of San Diego with her bare feet on the ground and a love for nature. She enjoys reading epic fantasy, blogging, and making her own remedies. Be sure to check out her other blog