peppermint

Make your Own Inhaler for Muscle Tension

by Andrea Butje on March 18, 2013

When it comes to muscle tension, it makes perfect sense to apply a relaxing, pain relieving blend topically, right over the area that is sore. So why an inhaler? The answer lies in the connection between your nervous system, and muscle tension and pain. An essential oil inhaler can calm your nervous system, which in turn reduces tension [...]

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Essential Oils for Digestion

by Andrea Butje on December 30, 2011

There are several essential oils for digestion and tummy trouble relief. Below is a simple and helpful blend that smells great! Essential oils for digestion offer a gentle, natural remedy for belly aches and pains. This blend is one of my favorites. You can use it after each meal, save it for when you know [...]

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Natural Cleaning Tips

by Andrea Butje on December 12, 2011

Here are a few fun natural cleaning tips from my new eBook, Essential Living eBook: Aromatherapy Recipes for Health and Home.  Cutting Boards To keep wooden and plastic cutting boards free of bacteria, use a few drops of Lemon essential oil. First, wash the board with hot water and castile soap. Then put about five drops [...]

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Peppermint leaves in water? Trust me, it is so simple and so delicious. Just a few peppermint leaves in a glass of water can brighten the whole experience of drinking water! I usually just walk out to my garden and pick a few leaves, but we haven’t had the chance to start our gardens in [...]

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Mailbox Drama

by Andrea on May 6, 2010

We recently moved into our new summer house in Ithaca NY. After a few days of moving boxes and lots of dust, we remembered to check the mailbox. Instead of mail there was an infestation of spiders and ants!–and a note from our mail person. She kindly suggested we buy some Wild Irish Spring soap, [...]

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