If you are one of the people who suffer from pain due to fibromyalgia, then you aren’t alone. As it turns out, nearly six percent of the global population is dealing with the fibromyalgia with nearly ninety percent of them being female. Women who deal with excessive stress, inactivity, depression, or anxiety, are at a […]
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Coconut oil has a long history in many cultures and for good reason. For thousands of years, people have been extracting this lipid from brown palm tree seeds and taking advantages of its health benefits. Coffee has benefits of its own, depending on the quantity you consume, and the two together can create several beneficial […]
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How do you feel about doctors? I have people in my life that swear by them and others who feel that there are a ton of medications prescribed to us unnecessarily. I can’t truly comment on other people’s experiences, but I can tell you one of mine. As a long time sufferer of anxiety, I have […]
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Everyone likes to smell good. This is, for the most part, a fact. If you are a fan of walking into a room and having people turn around and say, “Wow, I wonder what scent they are wearing?” Then maybe it’s time you take a sniff into essential oils. With hundreds of essences available on […]
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If you have a growing collection of essential oils, you probably have begun to wonder how to best organize and label your bottles. Since most bottles are similar in nature and color, they can be difficult to distinguish from one another at first glance even with the manufacturer’s labeling. It can become even more difficult […]
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I am sitting in my living room writing this piece as my black lab mix, Winnie, sleeps by my side. There is no describing the love I feel for this animal, who is always so sweet, patient, and willing to give her affection to anyone that wishes to receive it. Our canine companions mean as […]
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Most people want the hair they don’t have. If it’s curly, they straighten it, and if it’s straight, they curl it. One thing that’s nice to have is thick hair because it always looks full. Thin hair is harder to deal with at times, which is why chemists have been designing shampoos to give it […]
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When I first started using oils close to 15 years ago, I was introduced early on to the Young Living (YL) brand when it was explained to me that not all oils can be used in similar manners- and to pay close attention to their labels. At the time, the YL brand was one of […]
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Who hates bugs? Okay, except for the entomologists out there that have a penchant for natural scents, very few of us like those crawling little insects that fly in our faces, ruin our picnics, and leave bites on our skin that itch, break, and bleed. To be honest, I am not a fan of bugs. Still, […]
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When I hear the word pulling, I think of rope and boat sails or strings to pull up the blinds. But the fact is, this word defines a great many activities. The literal definition of pulling is to “exert a force on someone or something”, and in the case of coconut oil pulling, this force […]
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Most people are introduced to essential oils (EO) as a way to diffuse crisp, clean aromatics into their households. The light, natural scents can help influence moods and create a sense of focus, calming, and relaxation. But the oils have many, many more uses and can aid in pain relief associated with muscle fatigue, injury, […]
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Choosing a holistic approach to your health is something more and more folks are choosing these days. One of the ways they select a natural approach is by incorporating essential oils into their lives. Still, there are skeptics out there who ask the question, “Do they really work?” This isn’t a difficult question to answer, and […]
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SourceWe all feel the weight of the world on our backs at one time or another. No matter how hard you try, it just seems that there aren’t enough hours in the day to create the life that you dream about. Plus, when you scroll through social media, it just seems everyone else’s lives are […]
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The joint aches and pains of arthritis are mostly chronic in nature, leaving sufferers frustrated with the treatments and care they must take to avoid the worst of the pain. At best, the flare-ups are annoying and a nuisance to cope with. But the inflammation of the condition often can be debilitating and painful to […]
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Activity is a part of our healthy lifestyles, but with it comes tired muscles and a bit of pain, we are always on the lookout for something that helps. If you find that your muscles are stiffening up after your workout, then it’s time for you to consider an aromatherapy treatment for those aching biceps. […]
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