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 19, 2015 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
Whether you’ve been dealing with back pain for a long time, or the pain is new to you due to trauma or exercise, back pain slows your day down and needs to be alleviated fast. But pain pills can’t offer long-term relief without side effects. So what can you do?
You need natural relief that can heal your body instead of masking symptoms. So that’s why you need our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist.
When Eucalyptus essential oil is of a high quality and not processed or diluted, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that make it a great option when treating sore or over-exercised muscles. Eucalyptus oil can help relax stiff muscles, allowing for pain relief, a greater range of motion, and easy muscle movement.
So how can you soothe your muscle aches with Eucalyptus oil?
Here are a few ways:
How to Heal Back Pain with Eucalyptus Oil
- Add 3-5 drops of straight (neat) Eucalyptus oil directly onto sore muscles and slowly massage it into the skin (it’s a strong oil though, and it may be best to dilute with coconut oil first until you know how your body responds).
- Add 15-50 drops of Eucalyptus oil to a hot bath. Combined with the benefits of the oil, the heat of the water encourages muscles to relax and helps reduce next-day stiffness. For additional benefits, Epsom salts can be added to the water as well.
- The easiest and best option is to get our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist, spraying it into the hot steam of your shower, or even into the warmth of a sauna or steam room.
Remember, the body has an amazing ability to heal itself when supported well through lifestyle and proper health habits. Pain in the body is also a sign of something else going on, so dealing with the root cause naturally can help you find long-term relief.
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Apr 29, 2015 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness
Prevention and care are the secrets to the longevity of health. Knowing the tools for prevention and care provides true control over your health.
We know there are many powerfully healing plants and natural remedies out there but are most fascinated by Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is one of the most effective plant oils that supports the immune system and overall health.
Eucalyptus is refreshing, stimulating, and a potent, long-lasting oil with a well-known aroma, right up there with the more common essential oils such as lavender, rose, and mint. Eucalyptus is a must-have for every family medicine cabinet, due to its antibacterial and anti-viral healing potency.
The Healing Benefits of Eucalyptus
- Respiratory aid with a strong influence on breathing and is helpful for regenerating lung tissue and function.
- Stimulates oxygen uptake in cell tissues and increases circulation. Increased oxygenation in the lungs promotes the cleansing and repair function of red blood cells.
- Eucalyptus is an excellent blood cleanser.
- Diffuse aromatically or use in a dilution of coconut or jojoba oil on the chest and upper back to treat bronchial problems.
- It’s a great expectorant and cough suppressant.
- Eucalyptus eases inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, as well as nasal congestion.
- Eucalyptus helps to relieve fevers. Useful in cool compresses: apply to the forehead, back of the neck, and over the kidneys and pelvic region.
- Eucalyptus is a traditional remedy for sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, strep throat, colds and flu, hay fever, catarrh, coughs, sinus headache, and tension headaches due to congestion.
And the benefits go on and on. Due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial nature, Eucalyptus oil is something every home’s medicine cabinet should hold. That’s why we’ve formulated the strongest, most pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist on the market. Not only can it be sprayed into shower steam for a home spa style of medicinal use, but it can also disinfect rooms and surfaces.
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Apr 28, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
This is the season of sneezing and sinus pain. You want to go outside and enjoy the spring air, but it hurts. You deserve to get out there and embrace the beautiful season, but how can you with hay fever waiting at the door? First, let’s get clear about what hay fever is.
Otherwise known as allergic rhinitis or pollinosis, hay fever is an allergic reaction triggered by allergens such as dust, pollen, mites, grasses, molds, animal fur/hair and/or air pollution. The condition tends to occur seasonally with outdoor allergens and at any time to those found indoors.
Common symptoms of hay fever include:
- Coughing
- Headaches
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Itching of nose, mouth, eyes, throat, ear, and skin
- Impaired smell
- Wheezing
- Red and watery eyes
- Stuffy and runny nose
- Fatigue
- Sleeping problems.
Ready for relief? Here’s what you want to do:
How to Find Relief from Hay Fever
Eat Preventatively
Choose to eat a clean and balanced diet, full of high-quality protein, fruits, and vegetables. This reduces many hay fever symptoms and strengthens the immune system. Drink a lot of water and do your best to avoid grains, dairy, excess salt, sugar, alcohol, and any other highly processed foods. Foods that will attack the source of hay fever are garlic, ginger, onions, and honey.
Herbal Help
Several herbs may be used to calm the sneezing, coughing, itching, and congestion symptoms associated with hay fever. They work mainly by strengthening and supporting the allergen-fighting aspect of your immune system. Some of these herbs are stinging nettle, gingko, and quercetin.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has repeatedly been shown to effectively relieve symptoms of hay fever. Acupuncture corrects and balances the energy flow of your body (your body’s electrical system) through the use of needles on the skin, specifically on facial points. This stimulates the immune system, clears congestion or any associated pain, and reduces inflammation.
Steam with Eucalyptus
This is an easy and relaxing option for relieving hay fever symptoms. Start a hot shower or bath and breathe in the steam. The steam will break up the mucous and relax tense muscles. Also, adding essential oils like our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist to the steam will relieve symptoms and attack the root cause of your hay fever.
Other Preventative Ideas
In natural healing, prevention is key. Some things you can try doing to avoid the issue altogether are to stay indoors if you hear the pollen count is high. Furthermore, avoid going outside during windy days or after thunderstorms. And instead of a lawn, replace it with bricks, rocks, and stone as your landscape. If you must go outside, take a little castor oil or petroleum jelly and line your nostrils with it. This creates a gentle barrier and protects your membranes from pollen. Lastly, wash your face, splash water on your eyes, and blow your nose to rid yourself of any possible pollen.
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Apr 24, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
If you’ve been a sufferer of the brutal viruses going around, you’re going to be happy to hear about these incredibly effective, natural treatments that will not only shorten the duration of the cold but boost your immune system and help you feel better much faster.
We are dedicated to your health in the most natural ways possible. So please enjoy these natural and simple home remedies for faster healing!
How to Cure Common Spring Health Problems Naturally
Spicy Lemon Tea
This one is simple. Warm a mug of hot water and add the juice of half a lemon to it. Add honey, stevia or agave to balance the bitter with some sweet. Avoid adding sugar to sweeten as this will feed any potential infection. Lastly, add about 1/4 Tsp of cayenne pepper to the mix for a spicy kick. You can always add more if you like more spice, but add it gradually. The cayenne increases blood flow, reduces pain, and strengthens the immune system.
Licorice Root
Licorice tea has been a reliable source of relief for a long time. Don’t be confused, this dependable herb is far from the candy you may know it to be. An often underestimated herb, licorice is quite potent and has been used to treat ailments from tendonitis and ulcers to HIV and fungal infections. With that said, it’s not a surprise that this powerful herb can kill infection while offering quick (and delicious) sore throat relief. Go to any store that sells tea, and you are sure to find it easily.
Essential Oils
Grab a bottle of Mint-Infused Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist and simply inhale. You’ll be surprised at how fast your sinuses will clear. Additionally, both Mint and Eucalyptus have anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, so inhaling them will also get to the source of your infection.
Steam Inhalation
This is the most popular method. Fill a small tub or a large bowl to about 3/4 of its capacity with hot water. Next, add some Eucalyptus oil, either a few drops or a few sprays of Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist, to the water. Now, bow your head above the tub/pot of fragrant water and drape a towel over your head to create a small space for the steam to be trapped near your face. Keep your mouth closed and breathe in deep so that the Eucalyptus-laden steam reaches deep inside the nose and the upper respiratory tract. This method is very effective in providing relief from inflammation of the sinuses and blood vessels inside the nasal cavity, soothing nasal congestion, and sinus headaches.
Don’t let common spring health problems get you down; fight back with these awesome home remedies.
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Mar 19, 2015 | Health & Wellness
Why suffer through the throes of bronchitis when you can find relief easily, naturally, and in the comfort of your home?
We believe you have the right to feel good and experience excellent health. Bronchitis shouldn’t hold you back at all.
How to Get Relief from Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the trachea and bronchial tubes, typically resulting from a viral infection, such as a cold or flu. If you get bronchitis once, you tend to get it again. When essential oils are used at the earliest signs of bronchitis, they can help slow or even stop the cycle of inflammation.
- Avoid eating mucous-producing foods, such as dairy product, white flour products, and all products containing large amounts of white sugar. A diet of fruits and vegetables only for a week or two is a great diet for bronchitis.
- Increase your regular intake of water to at least ½ gallon daily (on a “normal” day, you should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces).
- Avoid very dry air by using a diffuser and or getting into steam as often as possible. Add drops of Eucalyptus oil to the diffuser to enhance the effect. Further, get our amazing Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist and spray it into the shower steam. Your lungs will open up quickly, and the relief feels great.
- Stay away from all tobacco or industrial smoke.
- Generally, avoid cough suppressants, since coughing helps to lift and eliminate the mucus that is generated by the bronchial inflammation.
Relief from bronchitis is possible without the use of dangerous drugs and chemicals.
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