Man has always used plants for their healing properties, and it is no surprise that Peppermint has been an integral part of herbal medicine for thousands of years. Today, Peppermint is a powerful additive for pharmaceutical and dental products. It is widely used in the cosmetic, perfume, and food industries, as well. With the mainstream acceptance of essential oils, now more than ever before, it is important to avoid essential oils that are impure or of inferior quality. Impurities or alterations of any kind will disrupt the delicate... Read More

So happy that dōTERRA has a recipe for making non-toxic baby wipes! WHAT YOU NEED: 1 roll of premium paper towels 2 cups warm water 2 Tbs dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil 3-5 drops dōTERRA Lavender oil 3-5 drops dōTERRA Melaleuca oil Airtight storage container big enough to hold a paper towel roll cut in half Cut the paper towel roll in half with a serrated knife. (Hint – name brand paper towels do work much better.) Place half of the roll into the container and save the other half... Read More

In the past years I have fallen in love with aromatherapy and its healing properties. I now use it when I’m in need of a pick me up; to soothe sunburns, achy muscles, relieve some anxiety, as an antiseptic, and plethora of other applications. Below we’ll take a look at the top five oils to always have on hand at home. 1. Lavender. Lavender oil has this yummy, fresh floral scent with a dash of sweetness and herbal aroma. I find it completely intoxicating. On top of it smelling amazing, it is also the most... Read More

Skin tissue from Generals placed in a Petri dish and monitored with probes for pulse, heart rate, blood pressure and so on had the same reaction as the live host when shown war movies. Our bodies regenerate new cells at various rates to different areas such as the skin, eyes, and so on. Quantum Physics states that our old cells pass information on to the new cells. Therefore, when trauma, emotional upset or loss has occurred this is permanently stored in the cells of the human body and continuously passed on if not released. ... Read More

Dear Friend/Family Member: Someone you care about has thyroid disease. You may not know much about thyroid problems, but I imagine, like many of us, you've heard things here and there.If anything, you probably associate the thyroid with weight problems, or think it's an excuse people use for being overweight. Or, you may already know someone else who's taking thyroid medication -- usually Synthroid -- and they seem to be doing fine, so you assume thyroid disease will be similar for your friend/family member. There's so much more... Read More

Our world is teeming with hidden chemicals and poisons, but when it comes to fighting off your body’s toxic burden, you’ve got a champ — specifically, your liver. Let me put it this way: Your liver is the like the “most valuable player” when it comes to keeping you healthy and slim. It controls the levels of various chemicals in your body, cleans poisons and toxins out of your system, and helps regulate the amount of fats in your body by producing bile, which digests the fats you eat. In a nutshell,... Read More

Tropical Traditions has Grass-Fed Beef, Bison, Turkey, Chicken and Lamb. Corn is cheap, plentiful, fattening, and it helps livestock and farm-raised seafood get plumper and ready for market a whole lot sooner. So it’s no wonder that most of the meat and fish on the market these days has been raised on corn — however, that’s bad news for us humans. Even though buying farm-raised meat and fish is cheaper, it’s pennywise and pound foolish — with “pound” here meaning extra... Read More

Tomatoes, basil, and olive oil aren’t just the building blocks of delicious Italian cuisine — they’re also the perfect combination of ingredients if you’re looking to lose weight and eat healthier. How exciting is that? Here’s a look at how each of these superfoods can benefit your body. Tomatoes. Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a phytonutrient and antioxidant. Lycopene has been proven to protect against a whole slew of cancers, including colorectal, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung,... Read More

On a rare night when you actually crawl into bed at a decent hour, you stare at the ceiling, eyes wide open, mind racing … and a good night’s sleep feels more like a distant dream with every passing second. You’re not alone. Every year, as many as 40 percent of adults have insomnia, an inability to fall or stay asleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation. About 10 to 15 percent of people suffer from chronic insomnia , finding it difficult to get enough shuteye at least a few nights a week. But regaining entry... Read More