Category: General

The humidity this summer seems to have brought out more mosquitoes and other bugs than in years past. This simple Natural Bug Repellent will help you enjoy those long summer days and relaxing summer nights!

Ingredients:

Distilled Water

Natural Witch Hazel

12 drops Lavender Essential Oil

15 drops Citronella Essential Oil

15 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil

Directions:

Fill a spray bottle about half full with the distilled water. Add in the witch hazel to almost the top, leaving room for your oils. Add in your oils. Shake well before each use.

Other effective oils you could try are Clove, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Tea Tree Essential Oils.

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As a child I loved Vick’s Vapor Rub. I know – weird, right! I found I can make a similar rub using natural products and of course essential oils!

Prep time: minimal

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil (I prefer Nature’s Promise, seen at right)
• 7 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 7 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

The Coconut Oil should be more liquid than solid. Once manageable, add in the essential oils and mix. You can either make the mixture in a bowl and pour into a container or mix the oils directly into the Coconut Oil.

To Use:

Simply rub the salve on your chest to relieve your congestion. I normally do this twice a day – before bed and in the morning.

Note:

This should not be used on young children. This recipe should be used for adolescents and adults.

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Do you have a favorite holiday recipe using essential oils?

Email your recipe & a photo if available for the December premiere issue of Therapeutic Thymes.

(c) Therapeutic Thymes, 2016

Do you have a favorite holiday recipe using essential oils?

Email your recipe & a photo if available for the December premiere issue of Therapeutic Thymes.

(c) Therapeutic Thymes, 2016

No one likes to clean, especially the bathroom, but here is one recipe to help make that task a bit more bearable!

Prep time: minimal

Ingredients:

• baking soda
• white vinegar
• disinfecting essential oil blend

Blend combinations are really of your choosing. You could mix lavender, lemongrass, rosemary and tea tree oils. Another combination might be eucalyptus, grapefruit, lime, lemon and lemongrass. I personally am choosing eucalyptus, lemon, and tea tree oils today.

Directions:

• Place 1 cup of baking soda in a glass bowl.
• Add 50 drops of the essential oil blend into the baking soda.
• Blend the oils into the baking soda using a wooden spoon or a pestle.

To Use:

• Put 2 TBSP of the mix into your toilet bowl.
• Pour 2 TBSP of white vinegar on top of it. It will fizz and foam as they combine.
• Scrub the toliet with your cleaning brush, as you normally would.

Leftover mix:

• Store leftover mix in a glass jar to save for next time.

Note:

I came across this recipe awhile ago on Growing Up Herbal by Megan Visser and adapted it a bit. It is simple, adaptable and works!

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The International Conference on Holistic Medicine and Nutrition 2016 will be held in Philadelphia next month. The Conference will be 14 – 15 July at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Philadelphia Airport. The theme this year is “Emerging techniques and advancements in the field of Holistic medicine and Healthy body”.

Scientific sessions will include holistic medicine, holistic nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine usage, and more! For more information, go to http://holisticmedicine.conferenceseries.com.

The DoubleTree is located at 4509 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153.

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