By: Dr. Diane Fulton When stress hits, what natural essential oils can relieve the pressure and help you to relax more? Stress is a natural reaction to changes that occur in your life.[i] When you become overwhelmed by stress, this chronic long-term stress can affect…
By Sara Tipton Lemongrass is a wonderful herb to complement the summer garden! It has many medicinal and aromatic properties and can be used in a variety of ways. It is often considered a must for home medicinal herb gardens, and it’s easy to see…
By Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC, NBCC The Facts: Multiple studies have outlined the potential benefits one can receive through the use of essential oils. The study presented in this paper shows it can have positive effects on the human brain. Reflect On: If we want to…
“Natural” is one of the most important buzzwords in beauty, but how clean is your skin care routine? You may be surprised. A significant number of supposedly natural skin care products actually contain hazardous ingredients if you know how to read the labels properly. Look…
Garlic and spearmint essential oils most effectively repelled pests in a study to help organic brassica farmers Agricultural insect pests seek out familiar scents to find their plant hosts. However, they can also be repelled by odors from other plant species. A new study from…
By Amanda Froelich If you’re looking to reduce your carbon imprint without really changing your lifestyle, this edible film may be one of the available solutions to doing so. According to new research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a newly-developed edible…
By Amanda Froelich There is no denying the merit of natural medicine. But when it comes to managing serious and chronic conditions, such as diabetes or cancer, a blend of Western and Eastern medicine is oftentimes required. An herbalist who failed to recognize this is…
By Neenah Payne Royal Raymond Rife (1888 – 1971), a microbiologist, inventor, and engineer, developed an optical microscope with new magnifications and resolutions. His Universal Microscope was the world’s most powerful microscope because it had a resolution of 30,000 diameters compared to today’s state-of-the-art microscopes…
Our hair goes through a lot and as the pressure for healthy, luscious locks becomes more and more prominent, many of us are seeking unique ways to give ourselves the results we want. Whether through picking up a hair mask at the supermarket, or finding…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP About Essential Oils for Asthma Asthma is a severe lung disease that makes breathing significantly difficult. Sufferers may experience attacks of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma medications can help control symptoms during an asthma attack; however, these drugs…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP About Psoriasis and Essential Oils for Psoriasis Psoriasis is a common skin condition where a person’s skin cells replicate too quickly. With nowhere to go, new skin cells accumulate under the skin’s surface. Psoriasis is thought to affect more than three…
By Sara Tipton Tea tree essential oil is one of the most well-known of all the essential oils, for its powerful antiseptic and healing properties. Tea tree oil, also known as Melaleuca, is a quick and easy addition to your prepper gear too since there are…
By Brent Chittenden Vanilla essential oil is an essential oil that is distilled from fermented vanilla beans of the Vanilla planifolia plant. The word “vanilla” may conjure up thoughts of sweet desserts like cakes and candy, but don’t mistake the oil for vanilla extract. Vanilla essential oil is not…
By Sara Tipton Most of us have already heard of a few of the many benefits of lavender, but its healing properties go way beyond simple aromatherapy. Whether it’s in the form of a tea, an essential oil, or a dried herb for food, lavender is…
By Brent Chittenden Geranium essential oil is made from rose geraniums, also known as Pelargonium graveolens. Although it is most often used as a treatment for skin conditions, there are many other benefits of geranium essential oil that you may not be aware of. So, we are…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Antibiotics: The Side Effects and Natural Alternatives Antibiotics are among the most prescribed drugs. Often, friends and family tell me that their doctor has prescribed them antibiotics. Antibiotics are given for everything from wounds, ear infections, acne, strep throat, pneumonia, fungal infections, food poisoning, and…
First, copper to fight MRSA – and now, essential oils to the rescue! James Cook University scientists have discovered a technique to apply natural plant extracts such as Tea Tree Oil as a coating for medical devices, a process which could prevent millions of infections…
By Karen Foster Risk of food poisoning from contaminated food surfaces may be reduced by using oregano oil to help kill bacteria, new research suggests. Oregano is an important culinary and medicinal herb that has been used in medicine and cooking for thousands of years…
By Anna Hunt Doctors continue to diagnose increasing number of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They most often turn to medication that stimulates the central nervous system (CNS) to treat ADHD symptoms. Yet, ADHD drugs can be quite detrimental to children’s health. Some even…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Copaiba is toxic and should be taken internally ONLY under the supervision of a healthcare professional. doTerra…
