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Rosemary Boosts Memory by 15%, Prevents Brain-Aging Says the Science

October 15, 2018 By Jacqueline

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean and was brought to Britain by roving Roman armies. Rosemary is repeatedly mentioned throughout European history for it’s healing powers and properties of purification (it is a part of the recipe of my Thieves® essential oil blend). Rosemary’s believed ability to increase circulation and strengthen blood vessels has also associated it with remembrance and memory.

The earliest tradition of Rosemary is quite ancient and appears to have its origins in the Arabic world of medieval times which was know to be advanced in medicine. (source)

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My Version of 4 Thieves® Oil Blend For Less $$$

June 10, 2016 By Jacqueline

Thieves® Oil was developed from historical information about four brothers in 15th century France who would rob graves and deceased victims of the Black Plague in their contaminated homes.

The modern-day version of this oil is simply a blend of several essential oils that are known for their infection-fighting properties.

Anyone can make it if you know the ratios for mixing. …

Use With Confidence: 19 Known Safe Essential Oils For Children & Babies

February 14, 2016 By Jacqueline

19 Known Safe Essential Oils For Children & Babies, teething, diaper rash, fevers, stomach ache, coughs, colds and flu, thrush, colic, sleeplessness, diarrhea, crying, carrier oils, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, Frankincense, Geranium, Sandalwood, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Mountain Rose Herbs, aromatherapy, EOs, carrier oils, coconut oil, dilutions, research, books, Valerie Ann Worwood, colic, sleeplessness, massage therapy, healing touch, earaches, teething, ylang-ylang, geranium rose, minor burns, fever, headache, colds and flu,

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Can essential oils be safely and effectively used on little ones?

If so, how and at what age do you start?

What are some dos and don’ts for using essential oils on little ones?

What oils are good for which issues?

All these questions and more will be answered below. I hope you find this helpful!

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What Does It Mean To Apply Essential Oils Neat & Is It Good Practice?

March 7, 2015 By Jacqueline

If you apply an essential oil ‘neat’, then you are applying it without a carrier oil – directly on your skin without blending or diluting it.

The Essential Oils We Have Used Neat in Our Family:

That’s all. And, lately, I’m doing some thinking about that!…

Make Your Own Peace & Calming ® Essential Oil Blend For Way Less $

November 17, 2014 By Jacqueline

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Essential oil blend Peace & Calming® by Young Living is a very helpful blend. Only problem is, because of its popularity, quantities are often limited (and have been out of stock in the past) according to their website. Post updated 1/2019.

Make Your Own Peace & Calming ® Essential Oil Blend For Way Less $. A mother and child

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A friend messaged me with this question:

“My daughter has been suffering from postpartum depression again, after this second baby. She is doing better now but one thing she relies on is an essential oil a friend gave her by Young Living called Peace & Calming. Do you know of any equivalent products? It is getting difficult to obtain and occasionally they are out. It seems to relieve her anxiety and helps her to sleep. Thank you.”…

20 Safe Antibacterial and Antiviral Herbs {A Quick Guide}

October 6, 2014 By Jacqueline

Today I present a quick reference on the time-tested, safe antibacterial and antiviral herbs.

Early in my herbal adventures, I had a hunch and wanted to see if it was true.

My thinking was that foods and medicines altered by man were riddled with problems and side-effects – and that things given to man by God were so much better when used properly.…