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 percent of the U.S. population, […]
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 so many benefits to having […]
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 only sweet-smelling. It appears to […]
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 a must for those seeking […]
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 going to look at the […]
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 sometimes “just in case.” If […]
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 every year. Professor Mohan Jacob, […]
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 – with a number of […]
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 call them dangerous. As a […]
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 introduced Copaiba Essential Oil in […]