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Do you find yourself struggling to stay awake during the day? Do you toss and turn at night, watching the clock tick away? Try some of these easy tips in getting your body ready for sleep at...
Are you tired of spending mega bucks on air fresheners that are bad for the environment and kinda stinky too? Here is an easy way to make them at home. Sooooo simple! PLEASE NOTE! The spelling...
Insomnio is something that many people have to live with. Not be able to rest and sleep after a whole day at work can also be bad for your mental and physical health. Being in a bad mood during...
Do you suffer from headaches? Well I do, and they drive me crazy! The throbbing in your head hurts and puts you in a bad mood. Some times you are on the run, and haven’t replaced the Advil from...
Sleep deprivation over time will cause a multitude of ailments, as your body needs a minimum of seven hours of sleep each night. If you suffer from insomnia then chances are you have tried,...
Are you tired of the itchy red bumps from bug bites? My daughter’s swell up and she itches these bug bites raw. I have tried many over the counter medicines, but they don’t always work. In this...
Making essential oils today is a much easier process than in ancient time. All you need is an aromatic plant of your choice and a home still (see resources below) to easily make your own fragrant...
Lavender is the most widely used essential oil and has been in use since the time of the Roman Empire. It is a sedative, analgesic, and an antiseptic. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean...
Lack of sleep is becoming ever so popular in today's society. So many people are worried about the stress of losing a job, providing for a family or dealing with an illness and lose valuable...
Essential oils work wonders for cleaning your home. Everything from dish washing soap to your laundry. People think that using strong toxic chemicals will clean the best. All they really do is...
Save money and be sure the ingredients in your salt scrub really are natural and pure by making your own. Receive spa benefits at a fraction of the retail price. Combine the mineral rich healing...
How many of us dream of having a garden full of Lavender with the heavy aroma wafting about and happy little Bumble Bees getting drunk off the nectar as they buzz from bud to bud? Why is it that...
Lavender plants are slender spikes of purple, blue, or pink tone flowers. Lavender is highly aromatic with a sweet, clean fragrance, and great for use in potpourri.
For centuries homeopathic and natural remedies alike have touted natural hot springs and the sea as having remarkable healing properties. Sea salt, mineral salt and trace elements are nature’s...
Chronic stress can trigger a battery of ailments and health related problems. Headaches, anxiety, irritability, depression, memory problems, acne, muscle and join aches and tension, weight gain,...
Welcome summer with a twist on the good old classic lemonade. Add a little lavender and impress your guest while celebrating your summer garden.
There’s nothing worse than taking off your shoes and nearly passing out from the stench from your little piggies. Smelly feet are a problem nobody wants and there are a few natural solutions to...
Herbal baths can be relaxing or refreshing, healing or energizing. Your choice of herbs will determine which bath yours will be. Here is an easy way to create your own herbal bath plus a guide...
From time to time, most of us have had difficulty getting a good night's sleep that allows us to wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Truth be told, there are millions suffering from sleep...
Face it, you will get a bruise sometime in your life. It is just something that is bound to happen when you move. You may bump into something. You may actually hit something. You may even fall...
Who doesn't just love soaking in a warm bath while enjoying the beautiful scent of lavender? It's deeply relaxing! In this lesson we will make Lavender Bath Salts.
A study that was released in 2007 by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found that some air fresheners contain phthalates, a chemical that helps to carry the fragrance. It’s believed...
Migraine headaches can be the worst pain and can be very debilitating. Here is what I found to be helpful even though sometimes the migraine does not completely disappear.
Pet friendly remedies you can do yourself. Just a few simple steps, you will have a Tick and Flea spray for your pets. You can spray it on your furniture and around your home. Gets rid of fleas...
In this article you will learn how to either completely get rid of a migraine or at least drastically reduce it.
To blend a soothing massage oil is a very easy project. What makes it especially nice is that you will know EXACTLY what is in your massage oil when you're finished. Base, or carrier oils, such...
Have you purchased baby stuff lately? It can be very expensive. Below you will find recipes to make a Baby Massage Oil, Baby Powder and a Baby Milk bath.
Your feeling down in the dumps, or a little blue and don't know what to do to get rid of this feeling? St. John's Wort Tonic has been a Depression fighter for many years, sometimes we all worry a...
Always be prepared in the case of a minor injury, bruise or rash. Have your first aid essential oils on hand just in case. Many essential oils have medicinal qualities and are very useful in...
Sometimes my dogs stink! Their coat seems to absorb an unpleasant outdoor odor. When your dog smells like…well a dog, your entire house begins to smell like a dog. The dog lays on the furniture or...
Steam distillation is simply heating something up to boiling, then collecting the vapors by condensing them into another container. It is especially useful for extracting the essential oil from...
Trouble sleeping in an everyday occurrence for a great number of people. Most of the sleep aid come with harmful side effects and can also be addictive. Use this natural pillow to work wonders...
Would you like to get to sleep earlier at night? For many night owls, the thought of getting to sleep any earlier seems impossible. But you can train yourself to go to bed early with a few...
We all experience painful throbbing in our ears due to cold weather, pressure changes or even residue from a severe headache. These are some minor methods to alleviate the pain.
In these tough economic times we all have to save on spending money. Cutting back on mouthwash is simply not an option, because professional dental care will cost more than mouthwash. Here’s a...
Need a way to release your stress and anxiety within your home? Here is some advice to help guide you.
Even the most diligent sunscreen warriors can fall victim to a sunburn. Whether your sunburn is mild or severe, here are some tips to help make it better.
We all want a clean smelling house. But most of us don't want our homes to smell like a giant bottle of bleach. Here are some simple tips to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, even during...
Lavender Oil is known as being magical and is often referred to as Blue Magic. Why? It can be used for many ailments including: depression, improve your hair, treating cuts, treating skin...
Making your own facial scrub is a great way to personalize your skin care routine, and a cheap effective way to clean your skin.
Television commercials and parenting magazines are full of images of babies and children sleeping peacefully. For many parents, their reality is quite different. Their sleeping children wake up...
Home grown herbs can be used for more then just cooking. Try harvesting some of your garden to make a bath that will melt away stress and leave you feeling relaxed.
Aromatherapy is the use of liquid plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds from plants. It is believed that aromatherapy can affect a person's mood or health, and...
These are a few tricks that I have learned from friends, family and personal experience to help my baby fall asleep.
Aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years to promote health and wellness. Essential oils have many beneficial properties. Certain essential oils can be used for evoke responses such as a...
These tips are not a magic sleeping cure for insomnia or sleepless nights. These suggestions have been know to work by making you more comfortable and relaxed in bed.
Lavender sugar scrub is a deliciously decadent spa product that is oh-so-good for your skin - and oh-so-bad for your wallet. Or is it? You can easily make your own lavender sugar body scrub by...
Lavender essential oil is considered the most well known and multifaceted essential oil. Universally loved for its fresh floral-herbal aroma, lavender essential oil plays a therapeutic role in...
Many herbs, such as lavender and rosemary, grow best from cuttings. Cuttings are snips that you take off of the main plant and root or grow separately. The best time to take cuttings is spring and...
Many men have sensitive skin on their face. This makes shaving very painful. No matter what commercial brand the man uses he gets redness to his skin and his skin burns. Adding a commercial...
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