It's that time of year again. Sneezing and watery eyes are everywhere. It gets in the way with focusing on what really matters in life. Allergy medicine makes you sleepy and you feel as if you get even less done when you take it even if you feel lightly less miserable. You want something better. Something naturally fight your seasonal allergies. The good news is that you do have natural ...
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Essential Oils for Energy
We could all use more energy. Or maybe that's just me? I have been tired a lot since the loss and struck out to see what I had on hand to give me a boost of energy. As usual my first stop after the coffee pot was to dig through my oils. I had received a new set of citrus oils for Christmas to add to my collection. Lemon essential oil for energy Lemon essential oil has an uplifting scent that ...
Faith and Science How Our Family Makes Medical Decisions.
Our family has been through an adventure this past few days and a lot has been on my mind. I realize I have written on our site about some of our health choices like the use of essential oils to prevent illness but, I have not written about our methods for choosing medical care. Something that has evolved over the years along with my conversion to christianity. At one point I blindly followed ...
Health Benefits of Basil
Basil is one of the world's best herbs for health benefits. The plant itself looks much like peppermint a close relative. We use Basil for the adults int he home and it should not be used on children or diffused around them. (I am not a doctor. This post is not to diagnose, treat, or prevent any decease and is for informational use only. If you are in need of medical attention or looking to treat ...
10 Tricks for a Healthier You
We all want to get healthier but many of us have no idea where to start. Some of us are looking for new ideas. As we come up to the fall season we will soon find ourselves eating things we know are unhealthy but you have options to help keep healthy year round. Get more sleep - Yep you need sleep, I need sleep. Who gets sleep? Most of us do not and sleep deprivation can make daily life harder. ...
Food Dyes: The How and Why to Cut Out Food Dyes
Why are food dyes bad for you. European lawmakers require food with artificial colors be labeled with a warning that stating the food “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children”! This was in response to a recent large study linking food dyes and other preservatives to hyperactivity in children. (source) “There’s no good reason not to ban Red 3, something then-acting ...