Essential oils and aromatherapy make excellent natural insect repellents as they are not chemically based and are not toxic for humans, animals and/or insects. Instead, natural insect repellents made from essential oils and aromatherapy blends deter insects and creepy crawlies from entering our homes and living spaces, rather than killing them. Insects react to the scent and composition of the essential oils and will avoid them whenever possible. The essential oils that work best against biting insects (mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas) are: Cinnamon oil (for mosquitoes) Lemon Eucalyptus or regular Eucalyptus oil (mosquitoes, ticks, and lice) Citronella … [Read more...]
Essential Oils And Aromatherapy In The Workplace
June 3, 2011 By 3 Comments
Much of our lives are spent in the workplace, and we are able to bring a more relaxing yet productive atmosphere to our day by using essential oils and aromatherapy in the workplace. The application of essential oils in the work environment is very simple and practical. The psychological benefits can stimulate and clear the mind, while the subtle and emotional benefits can improve the atmosphere and encourage co-operation and positive relationships. Using essential oils and aromatherapy in the workplace can enhance the atmosphere for all staff, clients, workers and whoever enters the worksite or office. We are able to create an environment where staff and … [Read more...]
Vitamins In Chives
April 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum) Chives contain many of the same constituents of Garlic, such as Vitamin A, B1, B2 and C and is an anti-bacterial and expectorant. Chives are also a weak anthelmintic and expectorant and a weak fungicide. Chives were popular with the Ancients. The Chinese, who called it in the ‘jewel among vegetables’ used them as both culinary and medicinal plants 3,000 BC and records have shown that Chives were used extensively in Asia and in the Mediterranean during pre-Christian times. In Chinese folk medicine, Chives were used to stop bleeding and as an antidote for many poisons. Chive leaves are mildly antibiotic and antiseptic, stimulate … [Read more...]
Chamomile Home Remedies
April 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
CHAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis) Other names: Chamomilla, Roman Chamomile Chamomile is one of the best home remedies for all sorts of modern day stresses and tensions due to its ease of use and gentle action. The name Chamomile is derived from the Greek word ‘chamaimelon’, meaning ‘apple on the ground’ – ‘chamai’ (or ‘kamai’) meaning on the ground and ‘melon’ meaning an apple, as all parts of the herb are strongly apple-scented. Traditionally, Chamomile symbolizes humility and patience. Chamomile was revered by the ancient Egyptians as an ‘Herb of the Sun’, and dedicated it to their gods for their belief in its powers. Chamomile has been … [Read more...]
Toxic Ingredients In Skin Care Products
April 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Most commercially made moisturisers, creams and lotions contain dangerous and toxic ingredients in skin care products. Unfortunately, the majority of these ingredients are completely legal to add to skin and body care products. The skin is the body’s largest organ, and anything you put onto your skin soaks through the skin’s layers and enters the bloodstream. It is up to us as individual consumers to check all the labels on what we buy and make informed choices about what we are, and are not, willing to put on our skins and in our bodies. TOXIC INGREDIENTS TO AVOID: PARAFFIN, PETROLATUM and MINERAL OILS Paraffin (also known as Mineral Oil) is a clear liquid oil that has no … [Read more...]
Astragalus Is A Tonic And Restorative Herb
March 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
ASTRAGALUS (Astragalus membranaceus) Other names: Milk Vetch Astragalus is a tonic and restorative herb and is a very potent medicinal plant. The Chinese have used Astragalus to strengthen the immunity for many centuries. Astragalus invigorates vital energy, strengthens resistance, is restorative, restores damaged immunity, promotes tissue regeneration, protects and strengthens the liver and heart, is a tonic to the lungs, enhances the digestion, is cancer inhibiting, anti-viral and an adaptogenic. Astralagus is an immune-stimulant that engages and activates the immune system into heightened activity. Astragalus is used as treatment for pulmonary … [Read more...]
