Jan 7, 2016 | Health & Wellness
Ok. So you’ve quit coffee. Join the rest of the headache-ridden and groggy masses making this drastic health change. But now you’re going to need something to replace that energy kick you’re used to.
You have the right to wake up and feel energized. You don’t need a pill and you don’t need another energy drink, rather a natural solution that will wake you up FAST.
Eucalyptus oil is a miracle worker you’ve got to try. Most people are familiar with the plant’s ability to ease respiratory symptoms, soothe and open the airways, but not many are familiar with its ability to wake up the senses and heighten energy.
How does Eucalyptus replace caffeine?
It feels like a shot of caffeine. The menthol content works like a vasoconstrictor, causing the cells to vibrate at a faster level, bringing more circulation and oxygen to the brain, inviting better concentration and more natural focus.
It’s invigorating. The menthol properties of eucalyptus leave a cooling sensation on the skin of the body and in the lungs. Just a few deep breaths and every cell of the body is invigorated and woken up from the inside out.
It creates relaxation and a sense of contentment. As the plant works its way into the different parts of the body, each cell is not only invigorated but the body relaxes as though it’s been to the spa. When you’re awakened and relaxed at the same time, your mind is at ease and able to function properly.
How to use Eucalyptus
One of the best ways to enjoy all the energizing benefits is to spray Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist into the steam of your shower. The steam further activates the oil and opens your pores, allowing your body to more efficiently absorb the oil.
Are you ready to live a coffee-free life? Then don’t hesitate to pick up our Eucalyptus Oil to energize your body in a healthy way.
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Nov 18, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
It never fails. A fun and festive holiday is approaching and you are blessed with the gift of a sinus cold. Who wants to be in the family photo with a red nose and watery eyes? Nobody does and that’s why we want to share the powerful natural ways you can be sinus pressure free for this year’s Thanksgiving feast.
Preventing Sinus Colds
The first step is always preventative.
If you know you are prone to winter colds, make sure your immune system is strong enough to ward them off. Some simple ways to do this are to dress warm, keeping your neck, back and feet well covered. Get enough sleep. Drink hot herbal teas and warm lemon juice with honey. Eat garlic and limit the amount of sugar, white pastas, and breads you consume. This will put you on a good path.
Steam with Eucalyptus to Relieve Sinus Colds
But if you already have a sinus cold, you need some quick relief. This is an easy and relaxing option for relieving sinus pressure and colds. There are two ways to do it.
First, start a hot shower or bath and breathe in the steam. The steam will break up the mucous and relax the tense muscles. Once you’re in the shower, add 2 or 3 sprays of Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist to the steam.
Your second option is a bowl of hot water. You simply pour boiling water into a bowl. Grab a towel, your bowl, Eucalyptus Oil Shower ShowerMist and sit comfortably at the table. Place the bowl in front of you. Add 1 or 2 sprays of the Eucalyptus mist to the bowl. The water should still be steaming. Then place the towel over your head and let it cover the bowl as well. You should be in a steam cave now. Gently inhale the Eucalyptus steam into your lungs through your nose and feel the congestion break.
Eucalyptus not only breaks up the congestion, but it’s also an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral. This means it’s going to calm down your inflamed sinuses while killing the bacteria and viruses that started the whole mess.
You don’t have to be miserable anymore. Find relief today.
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Sep 3, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Travel is great, but jet lag is no fun. What you need is a natural way to lessen the blow or even avoid it altogether. After all, a beautiful European city, a tropical island or a trip into nature is all much better when you have the energy to enjoy it.
Easy and Natural Tips to Beat Jet Lag
Eat protein, fat, and greens: Eat protein, a little fat and greens before and during the flight to keep your blood sugar balanced. This will help you avoid the random boredom cravings and disoriented haze of flight travel. For proteins, go for nuts, sprouted beans, yogurt, goat cheese, and lean meats. For greens, that’s a harder one. So grab a good green powder supplement at your local natural health food or supplement store. They usually have a good amount of chlorella, spirulina, and sea grasses, which provide oxygen for your blood.
Don’t Sleep: If anything, power nap. It’s better to nap and push through it. Consider it a late night, rather than forcing yourself to sleep in a false environment. You’ll get over the hump much faster this way. Having too much light in the room messes with our ability to fall into REM sleep (when we get the most rest). The pituitary gland gets confused, thinks that it’s daytime, and will cause you to wake up halfway, making jet lag more likely.
Drink: Drink water, not alcohol. Stay hydrated before, during and after your flight. A hydrated body is a hydrated brain and a hydrated brain functions far better in challenging situations than a dehydrated one.
Eucalyptus Oil Spray: Eucalyptus oil, a menthol-based plant, is known for increasing blood circulation all over the body, which is especially helpful for the mind. Head to the bathroom and splash your face with some water. Then spray our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist into the palms of your hands and breathe in deeply. Do this every time you need a boost. Once you land, head to a sauna, steam room, or hot shower and spray Eucalyptus into the steam and heat. By spraying Eucalyptus oil into heat, your skin, lungs and mental function will be activated, cleansed and boosted.
You don’t have to struggle with jet lag and feeling tired anymore. Use these tips to take care of yourself and more control over your life.
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Jun 8, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
Summer is a great time of the year to enjoy river fronts, camping, and sparkling lakes. But when the bugs show up it’s frustrating, annoying, and can be painful.
Don’t let mosquitos ruin your summer fun. Be prepared ahead of time with how to avoid these bites and how to treat them naturally and effectively.
Because our skin is so absorbent, it’s important to consider what we put on it. Typical over-the-counter bug repellants are filled with toxic chemicals that may keep the bugs away but also destroy your own skin. You deserve to know natural ways to keep bugs away and treat them if they still happen to get past your barriers.
Most bugs, including mosquitoes, use their sense of smell to find their food. And you might smell good to them. So let’s change that and help you become less interesting to them.
How to Avoid Mosquitos Naturally
Prevention On the Inside
Sweat releases a lot of aromatic compounds, so if you have the option to avoid exerting yourself, you’ll attract fewer bugs. But that’s hard, considering it’s summer. So since sweating isn’t as avoidable, stay cool and clean. If you want to exercise, try swimming, or taking a dip frequently to rinse off what you’re putting out.
Foods
Garlic offers a mild amount of protection through both the odor on your breath as well as from through the sulfur compounds emitted from your skin. This may repel people though too.
Pass on the salt and potassium, as they increase the amount of lactic acid, which attracts bugs. Skip sugary fruits, especially bananas, and go for cucumber, apples, watermelon, blueberries, or green peppers. This way, you aren’t missing out on fruit and don’t have an itching fit afterward!
Outside Prevention and Treatment
- Citronella: Found in many candles and natural bug repelling sprays.
- Marigold/Calendula: Great as a lotion or found in candles.
- Lavender: An amazing multi-purpose you should have at all times. It’s anti-microbial and a natural bug repellent. Just dab it on exposed skin to keep those blood suckers away.
- Peppermint: Similar to lavender, this one is multi-purpose. Keep it around to soothe upset tummies, headaches, to repel bug,s and even to treat the bite if they do get through.
- Eucalyptus: Our favorite multi-functional remedy, naturally makes the list. You can bring our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist (also available with Lavender or Mint) along for the trip and spray both your body, your tent, and the area around you to keep the bugs away. They don’t like the smell or taste of it at all, and you get the benefit of clearing your lungs while breathing in the fresh mountain air.
Don’t be at the mercy of itchy bug bites this summer. You deserve to have fun and relax. Remember to choose good foods and toxin-free natural remedies to keep those annoying bugs at bay!
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May 23, 2015 | Aromatherapy
Menthol Crystals are a diamond-level cure for so many of your body’s ailments, and you deserve to know what they are. The information below will show you just how well the power of menthol crystals works to support your body in its natural process of healing.
Menthol crystals generally come from India and are extracted from mint leaves with a gentle freezing process. The properties are so concentrated that just a few crystals are needed to create very powerful effects. So take precautions when dealing with this potent ingredient.
How Menthol Crystals Improve Quality of Life
If you’re ready to feel great, here are 14 powerful ways menthol crystals can change the quality of your life:
- Reduces itching when mixed with a carrier oil or aloe vera gel.
- Add menthol crystals to your favorite hair oil as a hair growth accelerator.
- Mix a small amount into the oil and massage on to the scalp before you shower, twice a week.Adding menthol crystals to soap recipes can enhance your soapmaking. Just make sure the crystals are completely dissolved in the soaping oils and stirred well to reduce skin irritations.
- Menthol crystals can be used to alleviate nausea, especially when the nausea is due to motion sickness. This is because peppermint (which is used in making menthol crystals) is a natural carminative herb, meaning it can settle the digestive system.
- Homemade air fresheners are easy to make, using menthol crystals, as they leave a wonderfully minty scent without toxic ingredients.
- A natural pesticide, you can use it in the garden around honey bee hives to deter tracheal mites, moths, and other insects.
- Calms sunburns when mixed with aloe vera gel.
- Mix with after shave or witch hazel to relieve razor burn.
- Reduce fever by placing a very small amount on the forehead or bottom of the feet.
- Reduces inflammation from a sore throat when applied topically all around the neck. Can be applied directly to cuts, scrapes, and bruises to reduce inflammation and irritation.
- Burning menthol crystals is a great way to reduce the dust mites in your house. It also repels bugs of every kind—one whiff of this stuff and they run for their lives. Put a tablespoon or two in a wax burner and vaporize each room for an hour or two.
- DIY Vapor Rub: Many people love making their own vapor rub alternative that is more effective and made of safer ingredients with the same cooling/numbing feeling that also opens up the sinuses.
- Helps with the discomfort of tension headaches too. You can apply this mix over the temples, cheek bones, collarbone, and under the nose moments before sleep. Not only will it relax the tension but will also help with minor types of congestion. Due to its strength, be sure to dilute the crystals in sweet almond, jojoba, or other skin-friendly oil and keep away from the eyes.
- Sinus Clearing: When your sinuses are really stopped up, just the smallest amount in a little very hot water, will send vapors up into your sinus, clearing them and helping you breathe. Just keep your eyes closed to protect them from any chill or sting.
- Used as aromatherapy, the scent can be used to provide relief of stress, anxiety, and nervousness.
Are you sold yet? It’s hard not to be. After getting their own menthol crystal delivery, most people are so happy about it and wonder what took them so long.
Want to experience how menthol crystals and essential oils can improve your life? Click the picture below and get some for yourself today!
