Melissa on December 12th, 2008

Pure Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, M.D., studied peppermint’s effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint’s role in affecting impaired taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied [...]

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Melissa on December 12th, 2008

Lavender Essential Oil for Calming and Relaxation:
~  Rub a few drops on your feet
~  Place a drop on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep.
Lavender Essential Oil For First Aid:
~ Use a drop on an insect bite to stop itching and reduce swelling
~ Rub a drop on a cold sore
~ Place [...]

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Melissa on December 3rd, 2008

Even though summer is over, I thought it would be a great time to remind everyone to continue to drink plenty of water!  Our bodies are comprised of 70-75% water and it is extremely important to replace that everyday.  On average, your body loses approximately 10 cups of water everyday as it helps to regulate body [...]

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