In today’s world, our homes are often filled with synthetic fragrances that can affect our lung and immune health.

You may have likely heard the term oil pulling and wondered, “What does that mean?” I know I sure did when I first heard about it many years ago. Oil pulling is the process of swishing oil around in your mouth for some length of time and spitting it out. The pulling part comes into play because you are pulling the oil through every crevice of your mouth. The practice originates from Ayurvedic medicine which, at over 5000 years old, is the oldest known form of medicine. Why w

I have a unique DIY recipe to warm up the hands and feet (and anything else) that might get cold. It is perfect for Winter and holiday gifting as well as to keep on hand for those chilly days, so I am sharing it now. I call it Heat in a Can. Apply it to your skin when you are feeling cold or after you have come in from the cold. The essential oils in the recipe are warm oils and will warm up your skin and muscles. It will also soften the skin. The blend of these specific oi

I have a fantastic and easy recipe to make your own DIY mouthwash! One that will whiten teeth and kill pathogens in your mouth all without harmful additives like fluoride and alcohol! Fluoride has been linked to lower IQ, harming the thyroid and is a neurotoxin ( link to data). Alcohol is also not required in this recipe. Recipe: Glass bottle with lid Water 5 – 8 drops Protective Blend 4 – 5 drops either Peppermint or Spearmint (your choice) 1 -2 drop drops Clove (option

I want to share my most favorite, all natural DIY hand cleansing gel recipe. My family has used it for many years now. We have never liked the hand sanitizers you buy in the store. They dry out your skin and sometimes burn when applied to typically dry or chapped fall and winter skin. The level of alcohol in them is also unsafe, especially for small children. Most sanitizers use methyl or isopropyl alcohol. We must remember that anything we put on our skin is absorbed quickly

Foaming hand wash is an essential in my home. I keep costs down and health benefits high by making my own. I have been making this for years for my family. I also like to include it in gift baskets. What is fantastic about making this hand wash or the other DIY recipes present on this site is your ability to personalize them. Your personalization choices can reflect your immediate health needs or aroma preferences. Here’s how you can make your own healthy foaming hand wash: