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Flu season has arrived, and we find ourselves taking extra precautions to ensure we are not the next victim of the cold and flu viruses spreading around our communities. Perhaps we increase our vitamin intake or even obsessively wash our ...

  The tea tree, or Melaleuca alternifolia, is native to Australia and produces one of the most popular essential oils, tea tree essential oil. Captain James Cook and his sailors stumbled upon the tree in the 18th century, and discovered ...

  For most people, spring is a welcome sign. Days get longer, the temperature starts to rise, and the trees bloom. But sometimes the spring bloom brings unwanted pests into our living areas. One such pest is the ant. Made ...

  Spring has arrived, and summer is rolling in soon. The much-welcomed, pleasant weather results in more activity, both indoors and outdoors. It is also, unfortunately, the time of year which results in more accidents. Now is the time to ...

Essential oils have a long history of being used for physical and mental well-being. In fact, people with a substantial stock of essential oils — and a working knowledge to make the best out of them — were always revered ...

You know the feeling. It may start with a scratchy throat or with a few more aches and pains than normal. Or it could begin with a runny nose and a feeling of exhaustion. Yes, it’s a cold coming on ...

Essential oils are not simply for pleasant fragrances. Essential oils used in aromatherapy are excellent ingredients to make into personal and home cleansers, healing remedies, and more. Let’s take a quick overview of aromatherapy: What is aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the ...

We have all spent time on our hands and knees in our bathroom scrubbing away at the black substance that appears on our tiles, shower curtains and in other dark and damp corners. Mold and mildew are not only unsightly ...

Essential oils have been used for centuries to enhance physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellness. In fact, during the plagues of the Middle Ages, perfumers and tanners were noted to be less susceptible to the disease. This was due to ...