Aromatherapy for Minor Summer Injuries

Aromatherapy for Minor Summer Injuries for Children and Adults Summer can bring a few minor injuries to children and adults including cuts, scrapes and burns. Healing from minor injuries starts with good nutrition. Feeding our bodies a well-balanced diet gives them what they need to heal naturally. There are essential oils and aromatherapy blends … Continue reading Aromatherapy for Minor Summer Injuries

Make Your Own Wild Adventure Shower Spray — Mama Bear Musings

Make Your Own Wild Adventure Shower Spray While I have stayed in full-service campgrounds, I prefer to camp as far away from civilization as possible. You know, hiking in and hiding out! This means no showers (although dips in lakes, creeks, and streams are awesome), so I always bring a lovely-scented spritz on my adventures. … Continue reading Make Your Own Wild Adventure Shower Spray — Mama Bear Musings

Full Moon Bathing Ritual

Ingredient Spotlight: Eucalyptus

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I’m so excited to be starting the ingredient of the month spotlight. Knowing ingredients and what they are used for is the bread and butter of apothecary. I believe you can make better decisions about what you put in and on your body when you are educated about the ingredients being used in products.

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First up is Eucalyptus, a refreshing mint like fragrance with a touch of menthol and clean air. The Eucalyptus tree is one of the tallest trees in the world and is native to Australia although can now be found growing in California, India, Southern Europe and South Africa. Eucalyptus has a long and rich history of healing. It is sometimes referred to as The Fever Tree because of it’s antimicrobial properties that are very effective in fighting bacteria. In addition, eucalyptus trees are strong purifiers and impart an antiseptic effect on the air around it. It…

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Beating the Holiday Blues

The holidays can be a trying time for many people. It is the darkest time of the year and that alone can affect mood, such as in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For other people it may create feelings of sadness especially if significant others are not present or have died. Emotions and stress may run … Continue reading Beating the Holiday Blues