I recently asked the followers on my Natural Family Living Facebook page for some insight into what essential oils they use and what they use them for? I wanted to see what some common uses were and if any creative and new-to-me ideas popped up. I was so impressed with the range of answers that I have decided to share the info here. There are so many every day, practical uses for essentials oils it blows my mind! The power of plants indeed! My question was "What's the last essential oil you … [Read more...]
Natural Cures Spotlight – Cloves
When I think of cloves I think of mom's home cooked ham with cloves stuck inside for fragrance and flavor. I think of pomanders made with cloves and oranges. Generally I associate cloves with good food and good feelings. They are a miraculous little flower though for healing. Cloves come from an evergreen tree called Eugenia Caryophyllata. This tree is native to Indonesia, and the dried flower buds are what we know as cloves. The oil is extracted from these buds, and also from the stems and … [Read more...]
Auromere Herbal Toothpaste
I used to use Colgate Icy Blast as my preferred toothpaste but when I decided to make the switch to more natural products I selected Auromere Herbal Toothpaste to test out. The results so far are outstanding! This toothpaste contains 24 herbal extracts including the "toothbrush trees" Neem & Peelu, along with other barks, roots, plants, and flowers esteemed for their assistance with dental care. It is pure and natural, contains no fluoride, artificial preservatives, saccharin, or artificial … [Read more...]
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