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Did you know that one of the most prescribed drug's from doctor's are analgesics (pain killers)? What's in your medicine cabinet? Most likely, if you are like the majority of Americans, you have over-the-counter pain drugs such as: aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. 2.5 Billion dollars is spent on NSAIDs each year! Most people don't even… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Peppermint Essential Oil vs NSAIDs for Pain
Allergy season is now upon us and a lot of people suffer from runny nose, watery-red-itchy eyes, & headaches. Luckily, I am blessed to not be affected by allergies, but I lots of friends and family members that do suffer from allergies. Essential oils can help relieve allergy symptoms without the side effects caused by… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Allergies Got You Sneezing and Sniffling? Avoid Allergy Med Side Effects by using Essential Oils…
Happy Tuesday my healthy friends! Got that bloated feeling? You know that feeling that makes you feel like if you put a pin in your stomach it will burst? Bloating is uncomfortable and makes you just want to put on sweatpants and an oversized shirt. We all get it from time to time, whether it's… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Got Bloat? Try this No-More-Bloat Rollerball Recipe
With all the Zika talk going on in the news every day, I'm always wanting to make sure my immune system is fully working and protecting my body from any foreign bugs, viruses, illness, & diseases. I have no idea what protects you from the Zika virus, but I'm sure not going to use DEET… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Immune Boosting Rollerball Recipe
Did you know that most hand sanitizers are filled with toxins like triclosan, parabens, & artificial fragrances? You can easily make your own sanitizer with just two simple ingredients. Oregano Oil and Coconut Oil (or fractionated coconut oil for a liquid version). Combine 10 drops of oregano oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Rub… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Homemade Hand Sanitizer with Oregano Oil (Alcohol-Free)
I don't know about you, but I always wash my fruit and vegetables before eating them. Between the people that have handled them, pesticides (if you don't buy organic and even if you do there are organic pesticides), and anything else yucky that comes into contact with my produce from picking, packing, shipping and purchasing;… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Natural Lemon Fruit & Vegetable Wash
Happy Tuesday! Today's tip is for all of us that suffer from headaches, whether it be a tension headache, sinus headache, cluster headache, or even a migraine. We all get them and unfortunately NSAIDs have nasty side effects and can cause liver damage in the long term, so instead of popping a pill to try… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Headache “Halo” with Essential Oils
Are you one of those people that has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? Does your mind just keep running when you lay down and it takes you an hour to finally fall asleep? I have some healthy tips for you for today's #TuesdayTip. Tip #1: Stop using the computer, smart phone, & TV at… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Healthy Sleep with Essential Oils
It's getting to be that time of year when every one around you is getting sick. Here is a quick tip to help your body protect itself from the cold virus: This recipe is for a chest cream that’s soothing, fortifying, and helpful for preventing a cold. It’s especially nice at bedtime. 1 oz (30… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Cold Prevention Nighttime Cream
Happy Tuesday my healthy friends! I have a tip to share today that has helped my mom get rid of her skin tags. My mom has had skin tags for years. She's gone to the doctor and had them clipped off, frozen off and she even tried that Tag-Away stuff they show on TV. With… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Oregano Essential Oil for Skin Tags
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