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Healing Mullein Tea for Coughs
Mullein is a herb that has many healing powers. Whenever one of our family members has a bad cough, I immediately make a big pot of mullein tea. It's leaves and flowers contain saponins, which are natural detergents that encourage the body to remove excess mucous from...
Homemade Elderberry Syrup to Fight Colds & Flu
With the cold and flu season upon us, I like to turn to elderberry syrup - my favourite arsenal to help prevent and treat colds and flu in my family. Elderberries naturally contain vitamin A, B, and C, and complex sugars that stimulate the immune system. Studies have...
After-Sun Spray
In an earlier article, I'd shared what are the best ways to protect yourself from getting burned by the sun and why it is important to get regular and safe exposure to the sun. But if you aren't able to cover up or forget to wear a natural sunscreen, then this...
Honey Lemon Gummies
This is one of my favourite gummy recipes. As you can tell from the photo below, my son loves it too. It only requires a few ingredients, takes about 5 minutes to make, and is great for fighting colds and flu. All you need are lemons, honey, and grass-fed gelatin. I...
How to Buy Good Quality Essential Oils
There is a lot of interest in using essential oils these days. And for good reason. They offer many therapeutic benefits and be used to treat a huge host of physical, emotional, and mental health conditions. But how do you know if the essential oil you're buying is...
Child-Friendly Vapor Rub
If you get hit with a cold, you might be tempted to use vapor rub to help you decongest and calm your coughs. Before you do though, consider that conventional vapor rub contains petroleum jelly (or petrolatum) and turpentine oil, both of which are toxic. Petroleum...
How to Make an Immunity Essential Oil Blend
During the cold and flu season it can be a challenge to keep everyone healthy. One of the tools I use to help me and my family prevent and fight off winter bugs is an immunity essential oil blend. It contains lavender, thyme, lemon, and tea tree oil, all of which are...
Using Essential Oils in Your Garden
Earlier, I shared a recipe for a natural, DEET-free mosquito repellent. One of the key ingredients in that recipe is lemon eucalyptus essential oil. Repelling mosquitoes isn't the only outdoor use for essential oils though. In fact, there are many ways they can be...
How to Use Essential Oils Safely When Pregnant or Nursing
Essential oils have been used by many professionals such as aromatherapists, doulas, midwives, and nurses for decades to help treat all sorts of pregnancy symptoms. These include nausea, back pain, insomnia, stretch marks, and stress. They can also be helpful during a...
How to Select Carrier Oils
Jojoba oil, almond oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil...the list goes on and on. There are a lot of carrier oils available nowadays. Which one should you choose and when should you use them? This post will help answer these two questions so that you can use...
