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Would you like to cleanse the air in your home? Maybe you are concerned with airborne pathogens, or you would like your bathroom to have a clean aroma. Perhaps you cooked something like broccoli or fish for dinner? Or do you teenage son that likes to keep his door closed?   No matter what the
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  Summer is here! This means the heat and humidity will be here for a while. Exercising in the heat can put a lot of stress on the body. If you don’t take the proper precautions, it could actually be dangerous to your health.     Heat-related illnesses are caused by a combination of the
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  Summer is my favorite time of the year! I just love the warm weather and being outdoors. Along with being more active, I make sure to have natural remedies on hand for ticks, mosquitos, sunburns and more.   There are so many ways you can use essential oils and what I love most about
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Essential oils smell great, but can they actually do anything?  The answer is YES!  Essential oils are the plant’s defense system and just as they help protect the plant against environmental threats, they can actually do the same for our bodies.  Essential oils can penetrate the cell membrane and eradicate threats within the cell. They
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  Living an active lifestyle is key to optimal health.  Whether you are an athlete, fitness enthusiast, runner or just an active person, there are bound to be issues that can interfere with your physical activities.  The last thing you want is to not be able to do the things you love to do, because
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Transitioning to a plant-based diet can be a bit overwhelming in the beginning.  You may be thinking, “How am I going to make all of these new types of meals? The answer is, you don’t have to come up with anything!  There are so many great plant-based cookbooks and free websites with access to hundreds
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There are many ways to reduce stress and anxiety without medication. Often people will resort to medications without trying to use a natural approach first.   Here are some helpful ways to manage your stress without the use of medications:   Exercise. This is the best way to manage stress. Exercise releases those feel-good hormones
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Winter is upon us and along with that we are faced with the dreaded cold and flu season.  You will be happy to know that you can prevent illness or shorten the duration of the illness with some simple habits.   Here are some helpful tips to keep you healthy this winter.  Get enough sleep.  Lack
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  There are many commercial products to help reduce the signs of aging, but I always questioned if they actually work. In addition, I have concerns about the harmful chemicals contained in these products, since many companies are not required to disclose all the ingredients on their label. I prefer to use natural options for my skin
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 Runny nose – apply a couple of drops of lemon to the bridge of your nose. Be sure to dilute with a carrier oil to prevent skin irritation.  Keep ants and spiders away.  Bugs hate the smell of peppermint and other oils.  Apply a few drops of peppermint and cedarwood to cotton balls and stuff
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