Essential oils

Do You REALLY Need A Hysterectomy?

by emily on February 2, 2012

Hysterectomies have come into vogue in the last decade or so. Uterines are being removed left and right, even if they are not causing risk to the woman’s life. But what if you have uterine cancer? Isn’t a hysterectomy the only option? Far from it. There are natural and effective ways to deal with this [...]

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Treatment For Ovarian Cysts

by emily on November 24, 2011

I recently received an e-mail from a reader looking for treatment for ovarian cysts. She said:   Hello, I was reading your article on essential oils for women. I was wondering what will dissolve a cyst. I have 1 that is really acting up again. It can really hurt so bad! do I rub it on, ingest it, [...]

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The Truth About Honey And Cinnamon

by emily on November 22, 2011

What is the truth about honey and cinnamon? You may have heard, as I wrote in a previous post, about the many healing power claims of the combination of these two foods. And in that post, I give few of those claims very much credence.  The main reason is that I believe that the curative [...]

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WIG 18: Be Healthy Without A Flu Shot!

by emily on November 5, 2011

In this episode I share several natural and effective ways to both prevent and treat colds and flus. You can buy Be Young Essential Oils here.

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Thyme Heals All Wounds

by emily on August 18, 2011

In the world of essential oils, few can beat thyme essential oil for its price and effectiveness on a variety of problems. While it is warm, and hot if taken orally, it does not burn the skin like its partner, oregano oil. “Wait a minute,” you say. “I thought thyme was just a great flavoring [...]

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A First Aid Kit, Nature’s Way

by emily on June 13, 2011

We all understand the bare-bones basics of putting together a first aid kit: bandages, some kind of disinfectant, some kind of pain reliever. But for those of us who want to avoid chemicals and the toxins found in drugs, putting together first aid kits is more than a matter of picking up a little plastic [...]

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Eucalyptus Oil: Not Just For Koalas

by emily on June 6, 2011

Eucalyptus oil is one of the staples for a natural health medicine cabinet. But be sure to have the radiata type on hand, as this is the one lowest in camphor and thus the least toxic and safest for children. (It is the globolus variety that is usually sold.) What makes this product so great? [...]

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Natural Gum Pain Relief

by emily on April 23, 2011

Got gum pain? Or inflamed gums? So did my neighbor’s granddaughter, who had just had a new round of rubber bands put on her braces. My neighbor called me up the other day, remembering that some time ago I’d told her that clove oil would help for mouth pain. “I know it will help for [...]

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Instant Relief From Stress

by emily on March 22, 2011

Stress got you down? Stress management is a big deal these days, with our society moving at an ever-increasing pace. Pressure from work, family responsibilities, and getting unwittingly over-committed suck the joy right out of life – and compromises not only your mental, but also your physical, health. What is a stressed-out person to do? [...]

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Uses of Frankincense and Myrrh Essential Oils

by emily on December 20, 2010

Once you incorporate either frankincense or myrrh essential oil into your life, you may wonder how you ever survived without it. Frankincense is one of the most well-known essential oils of all time due to its inclusion in countless ancient records, among them the Holy Bible and ancient Egyptian documentation. Frankincense is useful in the [...]

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