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3.20.26 eNEWS | spring has sprung!It's THAT time of year! Personally, my favorite season . . . springtime!Everything fee...
03/20/2026

3.20.26 eNEWS | spring has sprung!
It's THAT time of year! Personally, my favorite season . . . springtime!
Everything feels bright, fresh, new, newly budding, hatching and emerging. The trees are so gorgeous with fresh leaves sprouting; springtime flowers are bright, alive and seem to pop up everywhere!
Springtime makes its official entrance Friday March 20th at 7:46am PT. 10:46am ET, rising from the depths of winter chill to bring the gentle thaw of early spring. I'm here for it!
This eNEWS is popping into your Inbox with ideas and inspiration for you to use - whether it's today or over the weekend - to celebrate and welcome springtime 2026.
FEATURE ARTICLE | it's springtime! let's celebrate!
After the slumber of winter, we're officially moving into the gentle thaw of early spring, and all it brings with it! It's a great time to create a celebration for yourself, your family and maybe even including friends.
ALL THE SPRING THINGS
All the signals or spring's arrival are showing up abundantly - flower buds, daffodils, wild yellow mustard fields, leaves popping out on tree branches, baby lambs, bunnies, birdsongs and fresh produce at local farmers' markets!
Spring is not only a time when we look forward to more sunshine and warmer weather - we naturally turn our thoughts and attention to new beginnings, fertility, abundance and rebirth - it's historically been a time of celebration.
TRADITIONS, TRADITIONS!
Traditionally, North American springtime celebrations have included planting seeds, cleaning homes, decorating eggs, lighting bonfires, and preparing seasonal feasts to welcome the returning sun and growth in every form.
CELEBRATIONS 'ROUND THE WORLD
Every culture has their own unique springtime celebrations; following are a few that I think are interesting.

Holi | Northern India. A colorful festival honoring Krishna who lovingly asked Rhada to paint him any color she desired. Festivities begin the night before equnox with bonfires, dancing and culminating in throwing colored paint powder and water balloons on participants, in part to honor the many colors of spring. The biggest Holi celebration is actually in Spanish Fork, UT, where I used to live. Over 70,000 people attend anually.
Nowruz | Persian New Year Begins on the equinox, involving deep cleaning, visiting family, and celebrating for two weeks to mark the start of the new year.
Ostara | A modern pagan festival honoring the balance of day and night, often celebrated with egg decorating, representing fertility, and setting intentions for the upcoming season.
Drowning of Merzanna| Poland, a Slavic tradition involving the burning or drowning of straw dolls representing the winter goddess to banish winter.
Busojaras | Hungary. A festive event with masked characters and bonfires designed to scare away winter.
Spring Equinox | Teothiuacan, Mexico: People gather at the pyramid dressed in white to celebrate the new season and welcome in the coming warmth of the sun.
Songkran Water Festival | Thailand Celebrated as New Years day with street wide water "fights" or splashing.
Sham Al-Naseem | Egypt. A traditional spring festival dating back to ancient times, celebrated with family picnics and eating traditional foods like dried fish.
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Some of the celebrations around the world are very different than what we might consider as a celebration. But they've been tradition for ages.
A FEW IDEAS FOR YOUR CELEBRATION
Following are a few ideas; you might want to consider implementing one or two for a springtime celebration in your home:
Create an altar: Make a space dedicated to our new intentions for the season. Adorn your space with bright colors, plants, and herbs that promote growth and healing. Place it in the sunshine to warm your hearts and minds after the dark months of winter.
Plant seeds or garden: Embrace the ancient tradition of sowing seeds as a symbolic gesture of planting intentions for the season ahead. Choose seeds that resonate with your aspirations and dreams, whether it be for personal growth, abundance, or creativity. As you sow each seed into the fertile earth, visualise your intentions taking root and blossoming into fruition, aligning with the natural cycles of growth and renewal.Sing songs to your plants while you give them to the earth. Plant food and flowers to brighten up the land!
Build a miniature herb garden: As a symbol of your own growth - each time you snip an herb and use it in your food prep, you'll be reminded of your own growth.
Wake at sunrise: Rise early from bed to glimpse the sun peaking over the horizon. Awaken your body and mind to the new day with the sun.
Have a bonfire: All over the world, cultures integrate fire into their celebrations. Go outside and have a fire (safely of course!). This is a great time to gather loved ones, set new intentions for the season and release them to the flames.
Create a spring wreath: Use seasonal florals and greenery to create a seasonal wreath for your front door, to welcome the season as well as visitors.
Spring cleaning: This is a time of purification and renewal. Refresh and renew your home, throw open your windows and let the warming air flow from room to room. Clean the spaces you frequent the most, and rid your home of dying plants and stale foods. Wash your windows and mirrors to flood your home with the growing light of the sun. Burn or discard anything stagnant or decaying.
Create a special spring bath experience: Cleanse your physical self - soak in a salt bath dressed in spring flowers or fresh foliage. Honour your body with nourishing foods throughout the day.
Create new goals or projects: Equinox is a time of balance and beginnings. Start a project with the balance, clear head and an open plane of possibilities.
Go outside: Take a hike, or exploring new parts of your city you haven't seen before. Looks for signs of life sprouting from the fertile earth. Historically, spring is a great time to travel and explore. Roads once closed from snow will start to open with a brand new world of growth awaiting you. Even if the natural world is far from your doorstep, find a new tree in your city to sit under, or a fun part of town you haven't explored.
Family feast: whether you quite literally create a family feast, or you create a moveable 'feast' of sorts with a picnic outdoors using seasonal foods such as spring greens, eggs, fresh herbs, honey or hot cross buns.
Enjoy some seasonal media: Read and/or watch The Secret Garden, a sweet story about a sour young girl who ‘comes back to life’ herself after discovering a secret garden; or All Creatures Great and Small or Anne with an E.
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IN CLOSING
There are SO many things that we can do to celebrate life, love and this beautiful earth we live on. We can thrive and enjoy our corner of the world, far from the strife and turmoil that seems to be so prolific these days.
As you celebrate this beautiful timing, you may have some of your own ideas and traditions that are much more inspiring that the ideas I've shared. If so, I'd LOVE to hear about them.
Personally, I think it's the simple things we do year after year to honor the seasons and cycles of life, that makes our lives that much sweeter. It also creates such beautiful memories over the years.
In whatever way you decide to celebrate - or not - I wish you the happiest and sweetest of spring equinoxes!
Many blessings to you and yours,
Lorene

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Many blessings,

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2.27.26 eNEWS | PART 3 ONION M3DICIN3 ONION M3DICIN3 | wisdom of our ancestors ONION FOR EAR INFECTIONSSometimes, desp...
02/28/2026

2.27.26 eNEWS | PART 3 ONION M3DICIN3
ONION M3DICIN3 | wisdom of our ancestors
ONION FOR EAR INFECTIONS
Sometimes, desperation leads us to try remedies we’d normally laugh off. That’s precisely what happened to me. My ear infection was so nasty, the pain was unbearable. A ruptured eardrum is the real deal.
Then, I stumbled across a video by Barbara O’Neill about using an onion for ear infections. A warm slice of onion placed over the ear? It sounded ridiculous, but I was desperate.
I gave in, followed the steps, and to my surprise, it worked. Relief came quickly. Naturally, I had to investigate why this strange remedy could possibly work.
If you’re here, chances are you’re dealing with a kiddo who’s miserable with an ear infection. Maybe antibiotics aren’t working, or you’re hesitant to jump straight to medication for something viral.
This old-school onion trick might sound crazy, but hear me out—it’s worth a shot.
Here is also a video of the process and an onion honey cough syrup that's amazing. Its 5 minutes. It may avoid suffering and long term effects. I highly recommend reading the comments in the YouTube video as well.
Here’s how you do it:
Cut an onion in half and warm it up (stovetop, oven — just make sure it’s warm, not hot).
Place the warm onion on the ear and cut the side facing the ear canal.
Hold it in place for 15–20 minutes. Use a towel or sit with your little one to keep it steady.
It’s simple, safe, and surprisingly effective. In my case, it brought relief when nothing else did.
And no, it doesn’t replace medical advice, but it can be a comforting option to try while you’re waiting to see how things progress.
For the Medical Professionals: The Science Behind the Remedy
Now, for the skeptics—especially the doctors and healthcare providers who might dismiss this as an old wives’ tale. Let’s examine the science behind why the onion remedy isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds.
Onions are rich in biologically active compounds, and their mechanisms of action align with several therapeutic needs in treating ear infections.
1. Allicin and Thiosulfinates
• Mechanism: These sulfur compounds disrupt microbial membranes and inhibit pathogen enzymes, giving onions broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties.
• Relevance: They could target bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens, making them particularly valuable for viral infections where antibiotics don’t work.
2. S-allyl Cysteine
• Mechanism: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, S-allyl cysteine reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6.
• Relevance: Reducing inflammation in the middle ear can alleviate pain and pressure.
3. Quercetin
• Mechanism: This flavonoid reduces histamine release and mast cell activation, calming allergic and inflammatory responses.
• Relevance: Quercetin might help reduce irritation and swelling in the ear.
4. Sulfuric Acid V***rs
• Mechanism: Heating the onion releases sulfuric acid vapors, which act as natural decongestants by thinning mucus and promoting drainage.
• Relevance: This can relieve pressure and restore airflow in the eustachian tubes, a common issue in ear infections.
5. Antioxidant Properties (Including Selenium)
• Mechanism: Antioxidants neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reduce oxidative stress.
• Relevance: Supporting cellular repair accelerates healing and reduces tissue damage.
Localized Action: How It Works
When a warm onion slice is placed on the ear, it combines several mechanisms of action:
1. Transdermal Absorption: Heat activates sulfur compounds, which may be absorbed into surrounding tissues, directly delivering antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects to the site.
2. Thermal Effect: Warmth increases blood flow, promoting immune response and clearing waste products.
3. V***r Therapy: Sulfuric vapors from the onion help clear mucus and congestion, relieving pressure in the ear.
This isn’t about replacing antibiotics or steroids when they’re truly needed. It’s about offering an adjunctive option that’s safe, natural, and backed by plausible scientific mechanisms. They have their place. And please remember that medical professionals are not your health czar. They are consultants, members of a team, not the directors of your life.
For the medical community, dismissing this outright overlooks that many modern medications originate in natural compounds.Allicin’s antimicrobial properties, quercetin’s anti-inflammatory effects, and sulfuric acid’s decongestant capabilities are not pseudoscience—they’re well-documented.
Whether you’re a parent desperate for relief or a healthcare professional looking for holistic options, the onion remedy deserves a second look. It’s simple, accessible, and has a surprising amount of science behind it. For those dealing with stubborn ear infections, it might just be the comforting option you didn’t know you needed.
And if you’re still skeptical? Try it. Sometimes, the simplest remedies turn out to be the most effective. It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Onion for Ear Infections!
5 min VID https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaRhDsJu14Q


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ONION COUGH SYRUP
Also of note is the onion cough syrup remedy. It's demonstrated in the video above, and there are many, many other iterations of the cough syrup recipe. It actually tastes good! Following is info I found online:
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HOW TO TAKE
ADULTS take 1 tblsp of syrup every 2-3 hours as needed to soothe coughs and sore throats
KIDS (over 1 year old):take 1 teaspoon every 2-3 hours as needed.
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ONION FOOT APPLICATION
Many people place sliced onions under their feet, wear socks or wrap with an ace bandage or plastic bag, and sleep with it overnight. It may look strange, but this simple remedy has been used for years in natural medicine.
(1). Your feet have over 7,000 nerve endings.Each part of your foot connects to different organs in the body. When you put onion under the feet, its natural healing chemicals travel through these nerve pathways.
(2). Onions contain powerful antibacterial and healing properties.They have sulfur compounds that fight germs, reduce inflammation, and help the body heal faster.
(3). It helps relieve cold, catarrh, fever, and congestion. Many people use this for children and adults. It can help open up blocked chest and nasal passages.
(4). Helps draw heat out of the body. Traditional medicine believes that onions placed on the feet can help reduce fever naturally.
(5). Improves blood circulation. The warmth and moisture from the onion can help your blood flow better, especially at night.
(6). Cleanses the skin and fights bacteria.
Great for people with foot odour or sweaty feet.
HOW TO USE
Slice one fresh onion
Place on the sole of each foot
Wear socks pr wrap with plastic wrap to hold it in place
Sleep with it overnight
Wash your feet in the morning
If you have children, elders, or you’re battling cold or congestion, please try the remedy tonight and thank me later.

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2.27.26 eNEWS | PART 2 INTRODUCING. . .INTRODUCING | Mother Earth's Elements eucalyptus radiata I'm thrilled to introd...
02/28/2026

2.27.26 eNEWS | PART 2 INTRODUCING. . .
INTRODUCING | Mother Earth's Elements eucalyptus radiata
I'm thrilled to introduce the newest mamber of our Mother Earth's Elements essential oil lineup eucalyptus radiata. When I found an exceptional source for it to restock my own personal inventory, I ordered enough for myself and my family, then ordered more so we could bring it online for you as well.
I bottled it up in roller bottles for myself and my family. I liked the convenience and ease of the roller bottle so much, I decided to bottle it ALL in roller bottles. It's so convenient and easy to use! You'll love it!
Sooo, our eucalyptus radiata has been lovingly bottled in a 10ml cobalt blue rollerball bottle for you.
+ Ready to use

+ Simple to apply without over-applying, any spills or waste

+ Easy for targeted application to a specific area - wrist, neck, forehead etc

+ Conveniently portable for on-the-go applications

+ Easily stowed in a purse, gym bag, backpack or pocket
Personally, I've been using it by rolling it over the bridge of my nose and sinuses, then rolling it over my upper chest, just below the clavicle bones. I love the ease of the roller bottle. Applying my eucalyptus is no longer a production, it's just a simple roll-on wherever I need it, and done!
This is one of the oils I don't think any home should be without. It's so effective in so many situations, it's definitely one of the foundational oils every family should have on hand.
All the details about the BENEFITS as well as the many ways of HOW TO USE eucalyptus radiata are below in this eNEWS. Scroll on down to learn more 💖
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2.27.26 eNEWS | PART 1 learn from my not-so-great experience & INTRODUCING...MY RECENT EXPERIENCEIn this edition of eNE...
02/28/2026

2.27.26 eNEWS | PART 1 learn from my not-so-great experience & INTRODUCING...
MY RECENT EXPERIENCE
In this edition of eNEWS, I'm sharing many of the lessons I've learned and a few of the basic items I wish I'd had on hand as I navigated 3+ illness-filled weeks with the creeping-crud flu thing that is apparently going around these days.
In the last week I've talked to several other people who've had a similar, if not the same, flu thing; as we compared notes, it's apparent that something crazy - and beyond what we consider normal - is going around right now.
PRACTICAL INFO
In today's eNEWS, you'll find many practical ideas and recipes you can use to prepare for illness, as well as some practical suggestions for resources to have on hand for anyone who may come down with this flu or any other creeping crud.
My intent is to share what I experienced and learned - so if the time comes that your family is facing the creeping crud, it's easier for you to navigate it all. 😀 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FEATURE ARTICLE | learn from my not-so-great experience
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Wednesday January 22nd I went for a haircut, ran some errands and enjoyed the day while also preparing to be out and about for most of the following day.
The following day dawned, I went out to watch sunrise, feeling not-so-great, and within a couple of hours was feeling like I'd been hit by a Mack truck. Not exciting.
IT'S ALL DOWNHILL
Usually for me the flu comes on, hangs around for a day, tapers off on day 3, and by day 4 I'm back to the land of the living. Not in this case . . . whooh!.
On Saturday January 25th - day 3, I expected that all the flu-things should be tapering off, then I read a post on FB from Anita Moorjani that made me stop short.:


As I read her post I just got that sinking feeling. . .that little voice inside telling me 'yup, THIS is what's going on, just relax, cause you're in for the ride.' UGH.
EVERY FLU I'D EVER HAD
Over the course of the next three weeks, it felt like every flu I've ever had in my life was cycling through my system, one by one. One day was achy body with a sore swollen throat, next day was the flu with digestive upset, day following that, was the flu with pounding headache. . . and on it went.
The one constant through all the flu-iterations was the achy body, deep congestion and incessant coughing. Stuck in bed, for sure. Lots and lots and lots of sleep.
EARACHES
As week 2 rolled around, earaches in both ears became a part of the experience; the kind that won't let you sleep at night. Mind you, I haven't had an earache since I was 13 or so years old, so this seemed totally bizarre!
The second night of the earaches, I was wishing I had hot water bottles to place on each ear. But I didn't. The best I could come up with was to put very hot water on a couple of heavy duty washcloths, put them in a ziploc, and apply them to each ear. I did that. It helped a little. I was able to sleep for an hour or so at a time, then had to refresh the hot water. That got old, but I did it so I could get some sleep.
As I climbed out of bed the next morning, I felt a rush of liquid running down the side of my face and neck.- coming from both ears - my ear drums had ruptured. Not exciting! Nothing I could do about it at this point. My hearing was completely gone. THAT was disconcerting!
For some reason, during the day the earaches weren't so intense, which was a relief, so I got through the day without much ear pain, but the drainage every morning continued every morning for a few days.
ONION MEDICINE
Something sparked a memory of hearing that onions are helpful for earache relief as well as for flu symptom relief. I got online, searching for info about earaches, flu and onions. Theres a LOT of info out there. . .some of it seemed viable, some of it not so much. Either way, I felt encouraged to work with onions.
That night as I turned in for the night, the earache was subtle, so I was able to sleep for an hour and a half or so, then the ache woke me up - at that point it had become intense. With all the onion remedies I'd read about, I decided to slice up the one onion I had on hand and try it for some relief from the earaches.
I sliced the onion in a couple of thick slices, warmed them on a cast iron skillet, wrapped cheese cloth around them and held them against my ears. Ohhhh, sweet relief! It was almost immediate. The warmth felt SO good. I was able to relax and sleep for a few hours.
Once the onions cooled, the aching increased, so I got up, cut a couple more slices of onion, warmed them, wrapped them and again applied them to my ears. That got me through the rest of the night. When I woke in the morning, again my eardrums ruptured, liquid running down the side of my face and neck.
Next night, I repeated the process for onion-ears, as well as preparing slices of onion to wrap and hold on the bottom of my feet. I'll share more about why I chose to do that, below. It helped, for sure.
TURNING A CORNER
After a few days of the intense earaches, I turned a corner; no longer sleeping hours on end during the day, so I was able to sit at my desk and do a hour or so of work.
Because of the ruptured eardrums and ear goings-on, I was effectively deaf. I felt ok being awake during the day, but didn't have the energy to read, and trying to watch a movie on my iPad was sketchy.because I couldn't hear anything. I had to turn on the closed-captioning so I could at least read the dialogue.
I have to say, the not being able to hear part was the most disconcerting aspect of this creeping crud. At the point where I didn't feel like sleeping all day, I had enough energy to watch a movie, but I would have rather caught up with some of my friends with a phone call - only thing was, my voice wasn't understandable, and on the flip-side, I could only hear someone on the phone if I help the little speaker outlet directly next to my ear. None of it was a recipe for great conversation. So I slept on and off, watched a movie here and there, and worked in my office for a bit when I could.
LITTLE BY LITTLE
As time went on, and the flu phases cycled through, I was getting better little by little, so when I felt up to it, I'd work in my office for an hour or two, sleep for a couple of hours, then work another hour or two. Some days I could only muster an hour in the office, then I was down for the rest of the day.
And so it continued as my energy began to return. Friday February 13th I finally felt 'normal' enough to run some errands and get back to the land of the living. Not able to hear, but at least able to function.
My hearing is still on the mend. Slowly it seems to be returning. I can hear almost 100% in my right ear. My left ear still sounds like I'm under water when I speak, and is muffled when I'm trying to listen to someone - so there's a ways more to go with it.
I'VE LEARNED SOME THINGS
Rather than bore you with any more of the illness details - I'll share some of the things I've learned through it all, as well as some things I wish I'd known.
LEARN FROM MY EXPERIENCE
Again, I'm hoping that by sharing, you can learn from my not-so-great experience and prepare for the inevitable unexpected illnesses - whether it's THIS creeping crud that's going around right now, or something else in the future.. 😀
THE #1 MISTAKE YOU CAN MAKE
The number one mistake you can make is the #1 mistake I made - to procrastinate, or wait till you have a need, an emergency, are sick or have a sick family member to begin building - or restocking - your home apothecary.
Now is the time to prepare
I have a robust home apothecary, but I'd let some of the key components get used up and hadn't restocked. Don't make the same mistake I made.
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OUR STORY | by Lorene Davies

It seems like ages ago that the INspired concept, name & purchase of the domain name for Mother Earth’s Elements™ came into my world.

In late May 2008, while in the midst of a flurry of ‘issues’ - an exceptionally bad business break-up, my father passing, with the accompanying sleepless-nights. . . at one point I asked myself :

“If I could do ANYTHING in the world professionally, ANYTHING, what would it be?”

I’d just completed writing the first edition of Nature’s Farmacy™, one of the essential oils reference books I’ve written. I was steeped in my own thirst for even more wisdom and knowledge from the indigenous peoples and ancients related to caring for, tending to and healing our bodies, minds & spirits naturally.