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Just the mention of “fat” turns off people, but some fats are good for your health and are part of an essential diet. Better yet, they can lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, improve immune function, aid in liver and kidney ...

Not all health conditions are avoidable, but certain lifestyle choices can increase your risk of illness, including diseases such as cancer. These lifestyle choices include smoking, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and eating an unhealthy diet. Certain foods, ...

Why buy bottled Aloe vera Gel when you can grow your own plants? This is the question that most people ask when they first hear of bottled Aloe vera gel. Why would I buy it when I can grow my ...

Wintertime is a wonderful season — full of holidays, resolutions and relaxation. However, it is also the time of the year when our immune systems are the most vulnerable. Of course, it is best to prevent illnesses, but it’s just ...

  Although valerian root is usually grown outdoors as part of an herb or flower garden, it is not too difficult to grow it indoors, as well. If you do have outdoor space, it is even possible to start the ...

During a hard day of work, especially for a homesteader, peppermint essential oil can be quite useful. Beginning in the morning, it can energize your mind and help you get moving. Need a pick-me-up after lunch or later in the ...

  Eucalyptus essential oil is a must-have for the homesteader because of its numerous health benefits and disinfecting properties. Because of this, I stock up on it and always keep it within reach. Eucalyptus uses date back to the natives ...

As you likely already know, most essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil before they can be applied to the skin. However, carrier oils do far more than purely act as diluting agents. They are natural oils that ...

  When I first became interested in essential oils, I had plenty of questions. I wondered, “How do I know that the essential oils are 100 percent pure, as advertised?” And: “How much should I pay for 100 percent pure ...

Natural essential oils have been used throughout time for healing, as well as for treating many physical and mental ailments. Essential oils are non-toxic, natural substances which are easily eliminated from the body. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, on the ...