Natural Health Dayton

11/21/2013

Because my son's asthma is triggered by upper respiratory infections, we are hyper-vigilant about making sure he doesn't get sick. This time of year, though, that is so hard. The couple of times we have started getting the sniffles this year I have used Maleluca and Oregano and stopped his colds overnight.

09/14/2013

Even more reasons to eat fruit!
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09/13/2013

Homemade Shower Soothers Recipe

Ingredients
Water
Baking soda
doTERRA Rosemary essential oil
doTERRA Eucalyptus essential oil
doTERRA Lavender essential oil

~or ~

doTERRA Breathe Essential Oil Blend
Silicone cupcake pan

InDirections
1. Mix 1 cup baking soda with 1/3 cup water
2. Fill each cupcake cup approx. half full with the baking soda/water mixture
3. Add a few drops of each essential oil to the half filled cups
4. add more baking soda/water mix to essentially fill each cup the rest of the way
5. Bake for approx. 20 minutes at 350 degrees F
6. Allow to cool
7. Add a few drops of each essential oil to the top and bottom of each cup's finished material
8. Store as is for up to 6 months or more
9. You can add a few drops of each essential oil directly before use for more scent strength
- To use, simply place on the floor of the shower, in water but not directly under the stream if possible for a longer lasting effect

Essential Oils can be bought here:
https://www.iact1.com/doterra/ShoppingCart/Shop.cfm?CurrPage=FrontPage&NextPage=CategoryDetail&CategoryID=78&PageNum=1

09/10/2013

Well, there's something I'd never have thought to do with essential oils! Looks like we'll be making some play dough in the near future!

Health Home and Happiness has a new recipe for Organic Calming Playdoh, it is toxin free and contains magnesium and lavender to evaporate stress. Sounds like a fun afternoon activity!

Get the recipe here --> http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2013/09/organic-calming-playdoh.html

Do you do homemade projects with your kids?

09/10/2013

I love coconut oil. It's my favorite carrier oil for diluting essential oils. But, I used it as a deodorant (it really works!), moisturizer and toothpaste before discovering essential oils. Will share some recipes soon.

Five amazing non-dietary uses for coconut oil

09/10/2013

Curry anyone?

Turmeric is a powerful anti-cancer agent and your liver's best friend: Research

09/10/2013

So many uses for lavender essential oil, here are a few...

09/06/2013

Could your hands use a little more moisture? Try making these easy DIY Moisturizing Lotion Bars to give extreme moisture to your skin. After one use, you won’t know how you lived without it.

Learn how to make them here: http://doterrablog.com/diy-moisturizing-lotion-bars