Prenatal massage can relieve many problems associated with pregnancy: back pain, swelling in the legs, sleeping problems. Massage can also help you to relax, relieve worries or anxieties about pregnancy or childbirth, and balance fluctuating emotions. Some Benefits of Prenatal Massage Massage therapy relaxes muscles, relieves joint pain and improves circulation. As long as some […]
Essential Oils You Need to Know: All About Aromatherapy Home Remedies
Essential oils are great natural home remedies for many everyday health complaints. Read all about using essential oils at home for health, beauty and relaxation: Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Aromatherapy During Pregnancy: Useful Essential Oils Aromatherapy for Children: Safety Tips Aromatherapy Home Remedies for Insomnia Aromatherapy Home Remedies for Stress Essential Oils for […]
Essential Oils for an Energy Boost
If you’re feeling tired and run down after the holiday season, try the following essential oils for an energy boost. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary is for remembrance, according to an old saying. This oil is believed to boost mental activity and to clear the cobwebs from the mind. Burn Rosemary in an oil burner when […]
Three Essential Oils to Relieve the Winter Blues
Shorter days, dark mornings and cold temperatures make many of us feel a little tired and low. Some winter blues are normal, especially in the northern latitudes where the sun disappears for months. Many of us lack energy, want to sleep more and crave for sweet foods during the darkest time of the year. Winter […]
Home Remedies for Sinus Infection
I did not know how painful sinus infections can be until I had a couple of acute attacks recently. My main home remedy for sinusitis is a steam inhalation with essential oils several times a day. Please note that I’m not trying to give medical advice in this article and I’m just sharing some natural […]
Gold, Frankincense and… What is Myrrh?
The three wise men, or three magi, brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. Myrrh is perhaps the least well known of the three gifts, but it was just as valuable as frankincense at the time. Myrrh is a resin that comes from the Commiphora myrrha or Commiphora molmol trees that grow […]
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh: What is Frankincense?
The Three Kings, or Magi, brought gold frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. That gold is valuable is obvious, but what are frankincense and myrrh, and why would they be such valuable gifts? First: frankincense. What is Frankincense? Frankincense is a resin that comes from the frankincense tree (Boswellia carteri). The tree is native to […]
Cooking Spices as Home Remedies: Ginger
Ginger is one of the most popular spice remedies. The health benefits of ginger (Zingiber officinale) have been known for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and India’s Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger is one of the easiest home remedies for morning sickness and some recent studies say it might be helpful in osteoarthritis. Ginger Health […]
Three Home Uses for Basil Essential Oil
Basil essential oil has a distinctively strong scent. It was traditionally used to heal chest infections, to relieve headaches and to treat colds. It is a general tonic and it is also known for its ability to stimulate mental activity. Basil is a good oil to use whenever you are feeling tired or recovering from […]
Cooking Spices as Home Remedies: Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cloves
Cinnamon, cardamom and cloves are typical Christmas spices, but all three are also commonly used in Asian (especially South Asian) cooking. They are typical ingredients in Indian spiced tea, masala chai, and they are also used in India’s Ayurvedic medicine. Indian cuisine uses these spices for their flavor but also for their ability to help digestion. All […]
Nettles and Nettle Tea: Benefits and Uses
The humble stinging nettle is one of the most vitamin and mineral rich wild herbs. Nettles are high in vitamins, especially C and E, and several minerals including iron. They grow in abundance and are easy to find – too easy in many gardens. Instead of treating nettles as weeds, pick some and use them […]
Essential Oils: Natural Cold Remedies
Essential oils are effective natural home remedies for cold and flu. They can be used in steam inhalations, in baths and essential oil burners to relieve the symptoms of colds and flus and to prevent further infections. Eucalyptus The eucalyptus oil varieties that are most commonly used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flus […]
