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DIY Christmas gifts for friends

Fa la la it’s DIY Chistmas Gifts

Hi Botanical Friends!

I had a request for DIY Christmas gift ideas.  Love that!  Roll up your sleeves, these are easy and fun……

 

And I just love the idea of some holiday scents.  Try these festive “perfumes” with the peace of mind that scents are natural unlike fragrances or perfumes.  They won’t bother anyone unless they are allergic to the plant the essential oil is taken from.  And that’s true because it’s the stabilizers and fillers in commercial perfumes that irritate people.  So go ahead…………

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now this next scent is unique!  Not only will it be uplifting  to

you and those around you; but it’s going to keep you  healthy

and strong throughout the holiday season.  Win Win…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How about getting that one of a kind glow for the holiday  season?

Let this one sit for 12 hours before using

 

Do you have trouble unwinding and getting the much needed sleep you require over the holidays?         

 

 

And let’snot forget about romance over the holidays!

Let's not forget about Holiday Romance!

Thanks for spending this time with me!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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boil

Getting a Boil Lanced – What’s my Alternative?

Boils can be painful and sometimes you need to go to the hospital to get them lanced!  If you can avoid that, why not?  Here is a recipe that has worked.  Apply doterra tea tree (Canada) / melalueca (US) to the boil.  Then apply a layer of castor oil on top of that.  Tea tree oil is highly antiseptic while castor oil serves as a powerful poultice to draw out the infection.  You may need to cover site with some cotton clothe depending on location.  For even better results, cover with cotton and apply a heating pad.  The heat will support the poultice action of the castor oil.

Be sure to select oils that are good quality and pure.  I like Palma Christi Castor oil.  It translates as “hand of Christ”.  And doterra essential oils are the purest in the world.  For info on doterra purity, go to http://sourcetoyou.com

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Black Spruce Essential Oil – A Strong and diverse oil from Canada!

Doterra Black Spruce essential oil is harvested in the far northern parts of the Boreal Forest in Canada.  If you closed your eyes and smelled Black Spruce, you would think you were outdoors at a Canadian National Park.  I honestly feel like I am walking in the forest when I inhale Black Spruce.  And I love the effect of this oil.  Black Spruce brings me into the present moment.  Black Spruce being a tree oil is centering and grounding.  It is one of the oils in 2 popular doterra blends:  forgive and balance.  It is wonderful to have as a single oil to use on it’s own or in combination with other oils for targeted physical relief.  Black Spruce is used aromatically and topically

8 Uses of Black Spruce

  1. Diffuse and/or apply to the back of your neck, lower back and the bottom of your feet before yoga
  2. Use alone or combine Black Spruce with Laurel Leaf, Breathe (Easy Air in Canada), or Cardamon for respiratory support.
  3. Use to boost confidence
  4. Use to reduce feelings of anxiousness
  5. In a topical application dilute and use alone or with mint or spice oils for joint health / after exercise to support muscles.
  6. Add to your morning moisturizer to brighten your skin
  7. Use aromatically and topically when feeling stuck.  It will help you move forward

 

citronella

Citronella

Citronella is a tall grass grown in Asia.  Many are familiar with the scent.  It is a crisp, fresh aroma that smells much like lemongrass essential oil but milder.  Some find it uplifting.  If you are not a fan of citronella, combine it with eucalyptus for a more pleasant aroma and continue to enjoy all that it has to offer.   It can be used topically and aromatically.

6 Uses for Citronella:

  1.  Most commonly used outdoors to discourage visitors from the insect world.  Dilute and apply to areas exposed.
  2. Effectively combats fungal infections. Combine with wood or  resin oils for internal fungus.  Apply diluted over the organ or tissues of concern and repeat 2 -3 X’s a day.  For surface fungal issues blend it with a floral oil.
  3. Put a drop in shampoo to repel head lice.  A nice alternative to tea tree!
  4. Use in pet shampoo for pests and insects.
  5. Citronella reduces muscle pain and tension. It blends well with spice, mint or fir oils for intense discomfort.  It can also be intensified when combined with lemongrass.
  6. It calms the nervous system to reduce fight and flight patterns.  Diffuse or dilute and apply to the feet, base of spine, wrists and temples – or wherever you prefer.
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After 3 Years of Research Doterra presents the Turmeric Soft Gel. 

Bright golden turmeric has long been know for its incredible anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  Many of us have been cooking with the spice for a long time and more recently using turmeric essential oil combined with black pepper essential oil for a myriad of health concerns.  Well it just got better!  After 3 years of research and lab work, doterra presents the Turmeric Soft Gel.  The soft gel  is dual chambered with the inner containing turmeric botanical and the outer turmeric  essential oil.  This presentation increases bioavailability of turmeric and increases its efficacy.

5 Uses for the Turmeric Soft Gel

  1.  Turmeric soft gels address root causes of inflammation and balances and foster a healthy inflammatory response.
  2. Turmeric soft gels can be very effective in easing joint pain and inflammation.  For best results, combine with copaiba soft gels.  Take 2 turmeric soft gels  in the morning and 2 copaiba soft gels in the evening.
  3. Use turmeric soft gels to support cardio vascular function
  4. Turmeric soft gels protect the brain
  5. Oxidative stress from age, injury and toxins can be reduced with turmeric soft gels
GINGER BALSAMIC DRESSING REVISED

My Tasty Homemade Ginger Balsamic Salad Dressing

At the time I’m writing this post, I am 5 weeks into my recovery from hip surgery.  It was time I jumped back into food prep.  I made a delicious homemade Ginger Balsamic Salad dressing.  I am not one much for measuring – you’ll have to use your common sense for that – but I am proud of the combination.  Here is my recipe – without measurements.

Recipe:

♥ olive oil

♥ balsamic vinegar

♥ honey

♥2 drops of doterra ginger essential oil

Why cook with essential oils?

  • Essential Oils are 50 – 70 times more potent than herbs.
  • Essential oils are at their optimum for 5 years but because they are entirely pure, they will never go bad! Herbs will spoil within months.
  • Essential oils are very affordable costing only pennies per drop.  Because of their strength, you need very little to flavour your food
  • Essential oils are a renewable resource
  • doterra essential oils are safe to take internally in small doses.  See this video by the doterra medical advisory board:  https://botanicalblessings.ca/how-to-use-oils/#internally
  • Essential oils are verified pure and free of pesticides and herbicides.  Doterra essential oils are the most tested and the most trusted.  Check it out for yourself here: https://sourcetoyou.com/en/quality
  • Essential oils add a whole new dimension to cooking as not only do they add flavour but they offer some significant therapeutic value when used regularly

Therapeutic value of ginger essential oil

  1.  Ginger is great for digestive health
  2. Ginger can reduce flatulence, diarrhea, and indigestion
  3. Ginger settles an upset stomach and may deter vomiting
  4. Ginger reduces inflamation.
  5. Ginger is good for your heart
  6. It reduces heartburn and reflux
  7. Ginger is good for memory and brain support
  8. Ginger helps in healing sprains, cramps, sore muscles and broken bones

Needless to say that with a history of crohns and degenerative hip disease, ginger is a good choice for me!

 

 

congestion relief with nasal inhalers

Essential Oil Nasal Inhalers to relieve Allergies, Sinus Congestion and Stuffiness.

There are 4 parts to an essential oil nasal inhaler. The biggest part is a wide cylindrical tube (the cover)  which fits over the inhaler to keep it clean and prevent the aromatic vapours from escaping.  There is a narrower cylindrical tube (the inhaler) which has a small hole at the top.  It is this part that  you place just inside your nostril to inhale the essential oil vapours.  Then there is  the wick which is the piece to which you add essential oils.  Add 7-10 essential oils right on the wick.  No carrier oil is needed.  After you add the essential oils, drop the wick into the inhaler.  Lastly there is the cap which keeps the inhaler safe inside the cover.  Just snap the cap on. When you want to use it, unscrew the small tube from the large tube (leaving the snap cap in place) and put the small cylinder in your nostril and inhale. You can use whatever oils fit the bill. For allergies and stuffiness I suggest peppermint, lemon, frankincense and lavender.  You can do a combination of all 3 or mix and match as you please.  As time goes on, you can add oils to strengthen it.

Let me  know if you need help getting started with a nasal inhaler.

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DIY vapour rub: “Eucalyptus Magic”

Eucalyptus essential oil is one of the main ingredients in the internationally used Vicks Vaporub.  The problem with Vicks Vaporub is that some of its other ingredients, such as petroleum and turpentine oil are highly toxic.  For generations vicks vaporub was a house hold remedy but today, there are warnings all over the internet advising people of the harmful effects of this product such as this article https://www.news-medical.net/news/2009/01/13/44914.aspx found on the reputable site news-medical.net:    It is comforting to know, that we can turn to essential oils to make all natural and safe DIY vapour rubs.  The “Eucalyptus Magic vapour rub” contains both eucalyptus and peppermint essential oil.

Eucalyptus

  • Eucalyptus Oil is an asthma and allergy easer, bronchitis blocker as well as an expectorant, helping your respiratory system by dilating the blood vessels to allow more oxygen into the lungs.
  • Eucalyptus is effective in treating sinusitis and users may experience faster improvement when using it for allergies and breathing
  • It helps to clear the lungs of mucus.

Peppermint

  • Peppermint has anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmotic properties making it good for coughs
  • Like eucalyptus it is an expectorant
  • Peppermint is highly effective in opening the airways and is recommended for asthma and sinusitis
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DIY “Sweet Beginnings” Plant Based Liquid Fabric Softener.

Our skin absorbs 70% of that which touches it.  To safeguard our well being, it is important to have a clean diet but also to use non toxic products in our homes and on our bodies.  This plant based liquid fabric softener is part of that answer!  It is green through and through.    It is infused with doterra Citrus Bliss – an essential oil blend.

Citrus bliss is a combination of wild orange peel oil, lemon peel oil, grapefruit peel oil, mandarin peel oil, bergamot peel oil, tangerine peel oil, clementine peel oil and vanilla bean extract.  This is otherwise know as the oil of creativity.  Citrus bliss acts as a powerful fire starter addressing lethargy, discouragement and despondency with motivation and drive.  At the same time, citrus bliss is known to spark creativity by helping to connect individuals to their inner child.  Sweet Beginning fabric softener is good for you and good for mother earth!

 

dog shampoo revised

DIY “Dirty Doggy Dog Shampoo”

This is a safe and natural, effective and gentle shampoo for your cherished 4 legged friend.  Dirty Doggy Dog Shampoo features lavender and cedarwood essential oil specifically chosen for their therapeutic values that will support your pet.

Lavender is the most commonly used essential oil world wide.  It is very gentle.  Lavender has beneficial properties such as:  antibacterial, soothing to bug bites, balances blood pressure, reduces stress, and has a calming a sedative nature.

Cedarwood essential oil is another good calming oil that reduce feelings of anxiety.  In addition, cedarwood is a natural insect repellent and when it is combined with lavender may reduce psoriasis and eczema

Your pet will be clean and mean –  chillin like a villain!

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