I need to stress right up front that I'm not a doctor. That means I can't give medical advice, or make any sort of claims that a particular product or natural remedy will resolve panic attacks. So, all I can do is share my personal experience of dealing with anxiety. Anxiety is something I'm very familiar with. It's just the way I'm wired. Always, it seems, I worry about something. I don't have full blown panic attacks, and I never have. But anxiety can color how I view the world. It also gets in the way of enjoying life. Sometimes, anxiety also keeps me awake at night. At one time, I Read More
Natural Alternatives To Panic Attacks
Carrot Seed Oil For Your Skin
Growing up, I remember my grandmother telling me to eat my carrots. "They're good for your eyes," she would say. Years later, I've discovered carrot seed essential oil. I don't know if it can actually help me see better. But it can potentially help the skin around my eyes look better. Carrot seed oils is considered one of the best anti-aging remedies. I use it myself, when I want my skin to glow. I've also used carrot seed oil in an all-natural sunscreen recipe. Although I can't attest to the SPF factor, it did seem to work. Or, at least it did on my olive-colored skin. Whether or not Read More
Health Benefits Of Chamomile Herb
Herbal chamomile has a number of potential health benefits. This daisy-like flower is a natural anxiety remedy. That's what it's best known for. Chamomile is often added to various herbal and essential oil blends designed to promote sleep and relaxation. Chamomile essential oil is considered good for the skin. So it's often included in aromatic skin soothing formulas. Now, there's new evidence that chamomile kills breast cancer cells in the lab. However, there's need for much more research, before anyone would suggest it as an effective cancer therapy. Please understand that I'm not Read More
Can You Make Your Own Mascara?
I've started making my own cosmetics. That's because I know what goes into women's beauty products. It's not pretty. A class of compounds known as parabens are added to a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products. These chemicals mimic estrogen. So there's growing concern they can potentially stimulate estrogen-driven cancer. It's even believed parabens may be a contributing factor in the current breast cancer epidemic. Mascara has a particularly ugly side. In the United States, it's legal to add mercury to the mix. That means women apply small bits of mercury to their eyelashes, Read More
How To Make Sore Muscle Salve
Essential oils can be a lifesaver for people with chronic pain. I know, because I no longer use OTC pain medication when my nerve inflammation flares. For one, essential oils work much better. Or, at least they do for me. Apparently others are seeing similar results, judging by the many different brands of all natural pain relievers on the market. Essential oils are the active ingredients in these formulas. It's believed that certain essential oils contain compounds that work as natural analgesics. They also seem to contain agents to relieve inflammation. I've found that essential oils Read More
Organic Vs Pure Essential Oil
Some of my essential oils have a little round label that says USDA-certified organic. This gives extra assurance that the oil comes from plants grown without potentially toxic pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. However, I still use oils without this certification sticker. That's because I know it's difficult for a small farmer to meet all of the required standards, even though they may use organic farming practices. As long as I trust the company, I feel very comfortable using non-organic essential oils. I put them on my body and I put them in an inhaler. I'm not the least bit Read More
Can Workplace Bullying Make You Sick?
You feel ill each morning as you're driving to work. Your boss is extremely demanding. Nothing you do is good enough. There's no pleasing her. Last week, she called you into her office to criticize a report you spent weeks working on. She also left the door open. So, everyone in your department heard her dress you down. You slouched back to your cubicle. A couple of coworkers lowered their eyes to avoid looking directly at you. Going to work is something you dread. Friday comes as a relief. But you feel the tension rising again on Sunday, because you know that Monday is only a day Read More
Lemon Essential Oil For Colds
Nearly every major essential oil company has a special germ-fighting blend. These are designed for colds, flu and other ailments. I've tried a number of different brands. They do seem to help. Or, at least they do for me. That's why I always like having these formulas in the house. Although I can't claim or promise that any natural remedies will work for anyone else, I seem to feel better within a short time after using germ-busting aromatics. A few times, I think I've even been able to head off a cold. I used a special aromatic recipe and mixed it with a carrier oil. Then I applied it Read More
Do Bach Flower Remedies Really Work?
Do Bach flower remedies really work? The answer is an astounding "yes." At least they do for me. Although I'm not a professional homeopath, and I can't give medical advice, I can share my own experience with Bach flower remedies. I learned about these homeopathic flower essences when my children were little. Both of my children developed chronic health problems during their toddler years. Quickly, I became disillusioned with mainstream medicine. Regular doctors didn't offer a solution. So, instead, I delved into alternative medicine. My children responded so well to homeopathy, as Read More
Essential Oil Bed Bug Spray Recipe
I like to inform my readers about natural non-toxic solutions. Oftentimes, this eliminates the need for chemicals. For instance, I've totally gotten rid of all chemical bug sprays. Instead, I use essential oils. Insects hate the smell of strong aromatic oils, especially peppermint. So this is what I use to keep ants out of my kitchen. In fact, peppermint essential oil is so noxious to pests that it can even keep rodents away. Roaches and other nasty creatures are also put off by the smell of peppermint. This aromatic is considered one of the best for all natural pest control. Humans love Read More
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