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Oranges Defeat the Blues

April 2, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryHave you been feeling a little blue lately? Statistics claim that an estimated half a million people suffer each winter from a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sometimes this can bring on severe depression along with weight gain. For many of us it is only a re-adjusting time that makes us feel a little blue. What causes these blue feelings? Due to the lessening of sunlight hours received our brain chemicals can become imbalanced causing us to feel…

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5 Ways to Have Happy Days

February 27, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entry What are the five ways to have happy days? Luckily for me there’s always been that curiosity of what’s out there in the alternative world including the alternative therapies. I’ve tried many of them over the years and will continue to do so, all in the hope I can make things better for my body, mind and spirit. And it has. I’m aware that what may work for me may not work for someone else, so the…

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DIY Aromatherapy Candle Making

January 31, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryPerhaps the oldest method of aromatherapy is in the form of candle burning and aromatherapy candle making. Nearly six thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese burned joss sticks made from aromatic herbs in temples and shrines to honor their gods and ancestors. Aromatherapy is the branch of herbal medicine that uses essential oils derived from plant parts, such as flowers, branches, twigs, barks, roots, fruits, leaves, and even stalks. There are several ways to extract these essential oils…

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Aromatherapy for Kids

January 22, 2019 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryEssential oils are pure aromatic plant essences – they are distilled from flowers, fruit, leaves, resins, roots, seeds, and wood. The are used for their healing properties the world over – in , for example, they are only available through licensed, qualified parishioners. In the United States, we have free access to essential oils – but with this comes with some important cautions: Only some of the essential oils available are suitable for children; others are not suitable…

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How to Use Essential Oil Blends

December 25, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryIf you are accustomed to using essential oils, then you already know how to use individual scents. Another option is to use blends, whether you buy pre-made blends or make them yourself. These are amazing for more health benefits, plus you can create unique products to give out during the holiday season. Put Essential Oils in a Diffuser Using an essential oil blend doesn’t have to be complicated. You can simply add a few drops of the chosen…

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DIY Essential Oil Shaving Cream

December 17, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryScented shaving cream is a great gift to give out during the holidays, especially when you make it yourself. You can create healthy shaving cream that is scented with different holiday scents or blends, appropriate for both men and women. Here are some tips for making do-it-yourself DIY essential oil Shaving cream. Choose Your Scent Before you start making the scented shaving cream, you should first decide on the scents you want to use. Remember you can use…

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Supplies for Essential Oil Gifts

November 24, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entrySupplies You Need for DIY Essential Oil Gifts If you want to give your family and friends a more meaningful gift during the holidays, then using essential oils for DIY gifts is a great option. They are easy to come by, provide a lot of options, and have added healing benefits as well. Here are some supplies you will need if you are going to make DIY essential oil gifts. Essential Oils Naturally, the first items you are…

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Coconut Oil for Holiday Gifts

November 17, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryWhen you are busy making your own gifts during the holidays to give to friends and loved ones, you will notice that carrier oils are often mentioned. Coconut oil is one of the more popular carrier oils, as it blends withdiy essential oils to make them safe for use on the skin. Here are some different ways to use coconut oil with your seasonal DIY gifts. Use Coconut Oil as a Carrier Oil This is probably the simplest…

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Essential Oil Gift Safety for Kids

November 8, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryWhile many DIY products and gifts that include essential oils are advertised to adults, don’t forget about kids and teens! There are actually many amazing gifts you can make using essential oils and other natural ingredients that are perfect for the kids during the holidays and other times of the year. Here are a few different options. Bath Bombs for Kids The first type of gift you can make for kids that use essential oils is your bath…

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How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil

November 2, 2018 taylorevance@gmail.com Comments 0 Comment

Print this entryWhen you start looking up popular scents to use during the holiday season, one of the most common scents is going to be peppermint. This works great in most seasonal DIY products since it smells just like a candy cane, but can also have a variety of health benefits as well. Here are some different ways to use peppermint essential oil. Make Seasonal Gifts The first way you can use peppermint essential oil is with seasonal gifts. The…

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