Use the antiseptic powers of this herbal oil to clean your home. Combine four drops of oregano oil with 10 drops of lemon oil and a quarter-cup of white vinegar, and then add to a bucket of water. Use this mixture to wipe and clean surfaces. You can also use Tea Tree, Thyme and Lavender.
It’s shocking to think that our internal environment is more toxic than the external? Yep. All those soft furnishings like beds, couches, curtains and cushions, plus electrical chords, cleaning products, etc – all full of toxic chemicals. Get some plants happening inside if you don’t already. They will clean the air. (click image to enlarge)
Oils for Sleep – cedar wood, lavender, valerian. Either dab a drop between your brow and one on each wrist (or big toe), or use a diffuser in yours or the kids room. You could also mix a couple of drops with a teaspoon of coconut or jojoba (or any carrier oil I posted earlier […]
Use any of these oils to help relieve the symptoms of sinusitis. Eucalyptus, tea tree, lime, lemon, rosemary, frankincense, lavender, peppermint, pine, lemongrass and oregano. – Use a diffuser. – Mix a couple of drops with about a teaspoon of a carrier oil and use as you would Vicks, keeping away from your eye […]
Add about 20 drops to a 500ml spray bottle of water. Or add a few drops to an oil burner. I also like to mix a few drop in water and rub into my furniture from time to time. You can also get citronella and neem incense sticks for relief from mozzies (click on image […]
In a bucket, (or indeed a foot bath if you have on), mix 1 full tablespoon of salt, 1/4 cup of white vinegar and enough warm water to cover your tootsies. Soak your feet for 10 minutes and when you take them out the dead skin will practically wipe off. Magic. (Depending on how […]
Lavender- The calming oil. Use on irritaged skin, for muscle tension, headaches, to calm and relax the mind, to reduce stress and to promote restful sleep. Peppermint- The cooling oil. Use for respiratory issues, digestive discomfort, pain, headaches, fevers, acid reflux, and to flour food. Lemon- The detox oil. Use for sore throat, seasonal discomfort,balacing […]
A carrier oil is an oil used to dilute an essential oil. Most often you’ll see almond oil being used but you can also use coconut oil, olive, apricot, avocado, macadamia, hemp, flaxseed or walnut. Any unrefined, raw oil, and preferably organic of course. Coconut oil absorbs into the skin very quickly without leaving […]
Many of us are regularly detoxing from chemicals in our food, but what about the man-made chemicals in our cosmetics? It’s estimated the average woman applies 515 chemicals to her body a day. That’s a lot right? Taking these unnecessary and toxic chemicals out of your life will free up your organs of elimination allowing […]
Our nails are made up mostly of a type of protein called Keratin. They are there to protect the sensitive nerves at the tips of our toes and fingers. Your nails should be pink, due to proper blood supply. Any problems are usually indicative of a nutrient deficiency, liver issues or an emotional or physical […]
