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Summer time hopefully means playing outside and playing outside means bug bites and poison ivy. It's like a right of passage for most kids and everyone ends up with it at some point!You know the saying, "leaves of three let it be", but do you really know what poison ivy looks like? It's best to steer clear of this plant but if you end up with a rash here are some great, all natural remedies to help you heal quick!  Take the itch away and dry up the rash with a paste of Apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Most...

I often hear people recommend clove essential oil for teething babies. Simply put, clove isn't safe for babies under the age of two. Let me tell you why clove oil for teething is bad advice... Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a spicy, warming oil steam distilled from the buds and stems of the plant. Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a spicy, warming oil steam distilled from the buds and stems of the plant. Clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata) is a spicy, warming oil steam distilled from the buds and stems of the plant. Clove essential oil (eugenia caryophyllata)...

Sleep is such an important part of a healthy life but sleep disorders, stress, and restlessness mean that we are getting less and less sleep as the years go on. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while you're awake depends in part on what happens while you're sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development.What happens during sleep? The brain forms...

It’s fair to say that Frankincense species can be used in place of each other, for the most part. However, for those who want a more targeted approach I want to be sure that you are armed with the information you need to buy the frankincense that is right for you. Different species of Frankincense Frankincense is typically steam distilled from the resin of a tree, although CO2 distillation is also used.  The tree is pieced and then sap or “tears” are released from the tree. These tears of resin are collected and distilled. Frankincense has traditionally been used as...