If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, you know how painful and inconvenient it can be. I’ve lost quite a few work days to this common illness during cold and flu season. There are many great drug treatments that alleviate symptoms of sinus infection. However, I’ve been experimenting with essential oils as an alternative remedy …
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If you’ve ever had hemorrhoids (also known as “piles”) you know how uncomfortable and worrisome they can be. If you haven’t had them yet, chances are you might develop them at some time in the future. Up to 75 percent of adults in Europe and North America experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. …
Have you heard of cedarwood oil? If not, you’re missing out. It may not be as popular or well-known as oils like lavender, eucalyptus or tea tree but it’s just as powerful. It’s applications are so varied – it can be an insect repellant or a sleep aid, and even helps concentration. When essential oil …
If you suffer from eczema, you know how irritating and uncomfortable it can be. I only have a mild case myself but my son is unlucky – he has itchy, inflamed patches of skin almost all the time. I’ve tried everything to help him, but even using medicated creams doesn’t provide a long term cure. …
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You’ll be lucky to get through Fall and Winter without catching a sore throat or cough. People are quick to reach for antibiotics when they first notice symptoms. Most often, antibiotics are completely useless as the sore throat and cough are caused by a virus, not bacteria. Meanwhile, unnecessary exposure to antibiotics makes nasty bacteria …
Acne can feel like it’s impossible to shift. The majority of us experienced acne during our teenage years. An unlucky 50% will bring it into our 20s and 30s. In our 40s, the statistic dwindles down to 4%. (source) My daughter is in her early teens. I can see her confidence taking a hit as …
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Most of us know rosemary as that herb that tastes delicious with sea salt on your roast dinner. However, it has just much more to offer than just a seasoning. Rosemary has been used traditionally for everything from digestion problems, to memory loss and even toothache. It’s also said to promote hair growth, but is …
Most of us are allergic to something, do you know what your family’s allergies are? If not, you should. Allergies are serious business – consequences can range from a mild, itchy skin rash from brushing against an irritant plant to fatal anaphylaxis such as a peanut or shellfish allergy. Luckily modern medicine can relieve most …
If you have been touched by depression or anxiety then you know how much of an impact it can have on your quality of life. If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky. Depression is extremely common and the leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s estimated that 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression globally. …
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We’re all affected by pain to different degrees in our daily lives. If you’re lucky, it’s just the occasional headache or muscle cramp. If you’re unlucky, it comes in the form of persistent, chronic pain such as backache or an old injury that was never the same again. Along with pain comes inflammation – designed …
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