Holistic Health

Quick & Easy DIY Produce Wash

by MHSjennie February 21, 2014

DIY Produce Wash

If you think about all the hands that have touched your produce before it gets to your house, it kinda makes you wanna say “Gross”!!!  Is rinsing your produce under water enough? Do the fruit/veggie washes really work? How do you get your produce clean? You’ve got to wonder how clean your food is after the farmers […]

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DIY Hand Sanitizer

by MHSjennie February 3, 2014

I have been on a mission for years to cut back the chemicals I use in our food and products. We are so busy with LIFE that hand sanitizers have become our way to keep our hands clean! I hate to admit this, but I would rather use the hand sanitizer on the kids hands […]

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DIY Whole Body Sugar Scrub

by MHSjennie January 6, 2014

My skin seems to get insanely dry in the winter and although my Whipped Body Butter is SUPER moisturizing, I need a little something extra :) I decided to make my own body scrub since it helps with two areas: exfoliates dead skin and adds extra moisture to the skin!! It is super easy and […]

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DIY Whipped Body Butter

by Jennie December 5, 2013

I love that I can use my essential oils to make DIY bath, body and cleaning products!! How scary is it to look at the ingredients list on any products we buy in the store and not know how to pronounce the words or what those chemicals actually do to our bodies! I like checking […]

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DIY Candy Cane Bath Salts using Essential Oils

by Jennie November 19, 2013

I have had several people ask me how to make the Candy Cane Bath salts that I posted on Instagram and FB! Here ya go! Most of us are very deficient in Magnesium and taking a bath with Epsom Salts can increase our deficiencies easily because it is easily absorbed by the skin. Magnesium helps: […]

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Relieve PMS Symptoms using Essential Oils

by Jennie October 14, 2013

I have blogged in the past about my troubles conceiving and one of the major contributors is my PCOS which causes irregular periods. Well, my unpredictable cycles has reared its ugly head again and with almost 50 day cycles, my PMS symptoms were getting out of control. I can feel so much anxiety welling up […]

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Get a Good Night Sleep without Synthetic Drugs

by Jennie September 23, 2013

I use to be able to sleep like a baby…until I had a baby! Now, not only do I wake up with every little sound in the house, but it takes me FOREVER to fall asleep because of my LONG list of to do’s for the next day that is running through my head. I […]

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Melaleuca Essential Oil

by Jennie August 22, 2013

Melaleuca essentail oil

Melaleuca oil is a must have oil in your medicine cabinet! Key Use: Immune Therapeutic Properties: antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, and stimulant- yes there are SO many uses for this powerhouse oil! Safe for: (A)aromatic, (T)topically, (I)internally Some suggested Uses: Gargle it for a sore throat (I) Apply to affected cuts, blisters, […]

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Wild Orange Essential Oil

by Jennie August 22, 2013

wild essential oil

Key Use: Emotional, Immune Therapeutic Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, disinfectant, tonic and sedative.  Safe for: (A)aromatically, (T)topically and (I) internally. Cautions: if using it topically, avoid direct sun exposure to the applied site for 12 hours after use. Some suggested uses: Emotional: it promotes a happy relaxed feeling, eases anxiety, anger and […]

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Lavender Essential Oil

by Jennie August 22, 2013

lavender essential oil

Key Use: Emotional, Skin Therapeutic Properties: analgesic anticoagulant, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antifungal, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, sedative and regenerative. Safe for: (A)aromatically, (T) topically and (I)internally.   Some Suggested Uses: Emotional for depression, anxiety and stress (A) Helps induce sleep (A) (T) Apply to affected area for aches and pains (T) Used topically to […]

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Treating Athletes Foot Using Essential Oils

by Jennie August 12, 2013

I have been dabbling in essential oils for some time now, but haven’t had great resources to study and learn more. I recently started using doTerra Essential oils and I cannot say enough about the education they provide to you from day one. I have loved my Young Living oils in the past, but never […]

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Learning How to Garden

by Jennie July 25, 2013

This gardening season is a complete trial and error. I chose to go with an non-traditional method of gardening, called the Tower Garden. I have been SO happy with my Tower and thought I may add some raised beds for next season, however, I realized that my Tower is producing just what we need and […]

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