Athlete’s foot (also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis ) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses. Although the condition typically affects the feet, it can spread to other areas of the body, including the groin. To treat athlete’s foot naturally apply Melaleuca (Tea...
You probably have some sort of routine for staying clean on the outside. Regular shower or bath time. Washing hands. Clean clothes, etc. But what do you do to make sure your insides are clean. There are probably millions of people who’s digestive systems are not functioning as well as they can or should. Are you one of them? Quite possibly! Of course, the biggest part of having a healthy inside is through proper nutrition. Lots of fresh veggies, fruits, healthy grains, etc. You...
While there are some closets that don’t have doors, it seems that majority still do. This can be nice, especially if you’re like us and don’t necessarily want the baby pulling clothes off the hangers or spreading shoes around. For you it may be keeping the dog or cat out etc. However, many of us keep our shoes and clothes hampers in the closet as well. This can start to add a bit of a ‘scent’ to that space and sometimes to the clean clothes. Here’s an...
There have been multiple states with confirmed cases of Measles showing up in the past month, including 5 in our own county! Some symptoms of Measles may include: Bloodshot eyes Cough Fever Light sensitivity (photophobia) Muscle pain Rash Usually appears 3 – 5 days after the first signs of being sick May last 4 – 7 days Usually starts on the head and spreads to other areas, moving down the body Rash may appear as flat, discolored areas (macules) and solid, red, raised areas (papules)...
Despite the fact that everyone gets warned about having antibiotics too often, they still seem to get prescribed very frequently. Including for children’s ear infections which are starting to show that about 80% of kids don’t heal any faster with the antibiotics. Antibiotics also have their own range of side effects and issues. These can include indigestion, yeast infections, jitters (like on caffeine), sensitivity to the sun and one can even weaken tendons. In kids I’ve seen...
Got the spring cleaning bug? (Or your spouse does? ) It’s a great time to clean the home and essential oils can help in getting your home clean and healthy without dangerous chemicals and their residue that can be left behind. Especially important if anyone in the house has Asthma or other chemical sensitivities. I mentioned the power of Lemon oil on sticky things recently. It’s a great way to help cut through gummy or greasy stains! Not only is this citrus oil known for its...
There are many factors that cause you to be stressed and/or anxious about situations. Whether that’s going to work or school, facing a new situation, getting through an illness or any other stressful situation. To let go of the stress and anxiety it may be important to look a little deeper at what specifically started the worries. One great way to begin to relax even without the contemplation is using essential oils directly on the skin or in aromatherapy. A couple of oils you may try are...
We mentioned previously how you can use Pure Peppermint and Lavender oils for a headache. But what if you don’t want to take the time to get them out and apply each one, or you’re not close to where you keep them? There’s a great Essential Oil blend called ‘Past Tense’ that’s great for relieving headaches and stress felt in the head area. Plus…. they’ve put it in a handy roll-on container so it’s really easy to use and carry around. The combination...
