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Loving Terpinen-4-ol

by Andrea on August 12, 2010

Don’t be scared by a name that sounds like a chemical.  Essential Oil chemicals are naturally within the plants.  Chemical components in essential oils give the oils natural therapeutic effects. Terpinen-4-ol is a great example. Oils rich in terpinen-4-ol are great for dealing with infection and helping to support the immune system. Plai (Northeastern) Zingiber [...]

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Using Essential Oils with Cloth Diapers

by Maria on April 19, 2009

I began cloth diapering my second son a few months ago. (It’s part of my Pale Shade of Green initiative for 2009.) I’ve settled on a great routine, found the diapers I like best, and am now enjoying line-drying my diapers in the warm, sunny weather. My only complaint? Dirty diapers stink. There’s no way [...]

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