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The impact of essential oils

The impact of essential oils

What Is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. Aromatherapy has been used for centuries. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain. Essential oils can also be absorbed by the skin. A massage therapist might add a drop or two of wintergreen to oil to help relax tight muscles during a rubdown. A  skincare company may add lavender to bath salts to create a soothing soak. What Are Essential Oils Good For? Some studies...

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How does chlorine affect our health?

How does chlorine affect our health?

What is Chlorine? Chlorine is a natural element; its symbol is Cl, and 17 is the atomic number that identifies it in the periodic table. It is a very dangerous toxin that has different uses, from disinfecting and bleaching.Small amounts, in their liquid and gas forms can be poisonous. In its gaseous form, chlorine has a pale green color and an intense smell that affects breathing. In its solid form, it has a greenish-yellow color. It is abundant in nature as a chlorine ion found in many of the Earth’s salts. Many animals, including humans, need chlorine. But there is...

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7 Environmental Changes You Can Make

7 Environmental Changes You Can Make

If you have already made the switch to the Diva Cup, Ecoconut Brush, Abeego beeswax Wrap or any other of our products... you may have made it for any variety of reasons. In the case of the Diva Cup maybe you were excited about the cost-savings or the 12 hours of leak-free protection, or maybe (like many of us) you found disposables bulky and uncomfortable and knew that there had to be a better way. Whatever your reasoning may have been, many of our clients really start to notice the big environmental changes they are making by ditching the disposables. It...

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What type of salt can I use to rinse my nose?

What type of salt can I use to rinse my nose?

The nasal rinse is effective against nasal congestion, sinus infections, and relieves the annoying symptoms of hay fever. A nasal cleanse is also part of the ENT doctors' treatment guidelines after nasal surgery. But what type of salt can you use to rinse your nose?   You can use various types of salt to rinse your nasal cavities, such as iodine-free fine table salt, fine sea salt, or Himalayan salt.   With any type of salt for nasal rinse, the general rule of thumb is to prepare a salt solution in the same salt / water ratio as is naturally...

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