Why I love Copaiba and Balance (essential oils)
You’ve all heard of Cannabis Oil and its ability to have a profound positive impact on those with various health challenges.
COPAIBA is not cannabis, but it does have similar therapeutic properties to a CBD oil. I don’t know the science off by heart, but I have read a lot…
Why I love peppermint essential oil
PEPPERMINT Essential Oil comes from the entire PEPPERMINT plant. It has a fresh, minty scent with herbaceous undertones. This oil is cooling to the skin and refreshing to the mind and body.
PEPPERMINT is an incredibly versatile Essential Oil and benefits many of the body’s systems. As we’ll soon discuss,…
The weekly face routine
I ain’t no beauty blogger and these days I’m considered as ‘mature age’ when it comes to my skin! Over the last 10 years I’ve hated my skin. Immuno-compromised, lots of medication, pigmentation, skin cancers (skin grafts too), dehydration… blah blah. Anyway, I’ve really been trying to take better…
Use magic erasers to clean everything
Magic Erasers are actually made of melamine foam, which has been used for decades as an insulation and soundproofing material. Now we’ve discovered that melamine foam is also an effective abrasive cleaner. It works like a super-fine sandpaper on stains. The abrasive foam loosens up dirt and grime. That’s why they…
Use Castile Soap to clean everything in your home
Why is Castile soap different from other types of store-bought liquid? It’s vegan with no animal oils and fats or artificial detergents. Castile soap is extra concentrated — meaning you only have to use a little bit each time you clean, and each bottle should last you a while.
Castile soap naturally possesses antibacterial…
How and why to use essential oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated, steam-distilled or cold-pressed extracts of almost any part of a plant, such as roots, flowers, seeds, bark, or other areas of the plant, that are said to improve physical and psychological well-being. These compounds are known as essential oils. They are highly concentrated, making them…
Uses for Frankincense essential oil
Frankincense is one of my most favourite oils EVER! You will find so many health benefits inside just one bottle.
FRANKINCENSE – the king of oils. This is known as a spiritual oil for enlightening.
Rub into a wound for faster healing.
Dab on temples for a headache and neck…
Essential oils for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
I’ve had Crohn’s disease for 23 years. I have a colostomy bag. So, I’ve had my fair share of rotten times. I know lots about this disease and am pretty confident in talking about my own journey and changes I’ve made to help me feel better. I’m no expert…
What to buy if you want to make your own low-tox cleaning products
I’ve been slowly collecting a new ‘range’ of cleaning and body products in my home. This has taken a good few months to get all of these goodies.
If you decide to start making all your own cleaning, room sprays, body balms, magnesium sprays, washing products… then this takes time…
