Tips to Boost Your Immune System & How to Reinforce Your Health
During this wonderful time of year, many people become susceptible to seasonal threats of the misery of colds and flu. There are plenty of remedies and preventative measures for minimizing and eliminating stress, which weakens the immune system, thus allowing our bodies to be attacked. This post includes measures to help prevent, or at least shorten the duration of, any mind numbing and holiday wrecking cold or flu. Wash Your Hands frequently with an antibacterial soap, or es
Less Stress, More Joy this Holiday Season
For most people, the aroma of clove and cinnamon is uplifting and relaxing; oftentimes it reminds people of the holidays, family and joy. It’s usually present around Thanksgiving and Christmas along with the earthy scent of pine, usually from live pine trees brought into the home for decorating. Although most people are excited, happy and giving during the holiday season, they are also stressed. And for some, this time of year can be depressing or upsetting. The sense of smel
A Little History & Benefits of Essential Oils
Essential oils have been around for thousands of years. They’re not a fad or a trend. In 3500 B.C., Egyptians used plant extracts for health, cosmetic and religious purposes. Around 460 B.C., Hippocrates, the father of modern health, used plants to heal his patients. And all Christians know that the baby Jesus was given frankincense and myrrh. Essential oils have many therapeutic benefits, both physical and emotional. Decades of clinical studies in the United States and other
