12 Benefits of Lemon Water

Celebrities and naturopaths won’t start their day without guzzling a glass of lemon water. Here’s what this a.m. habit can and can’t do for your health. Lemon water may help you lose weight Lemon water may be a dieter’s best friend. “The polyphenols in lemon may aid in reducing appetite,” registered dietician Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, […] … Continue reading 12 Benefits of Lemon Water

How to Use Essential Oils

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product. via How to Use Essential Oils — Len's Oils

How to Use Essential Oils

9 Health Benefits of Thyme

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Thyme is more than just a tasty garden herb. This medicinal plant has been shown to help combat inflammation, acne, high blood pressure, and even certain types of cancer. Here’s how thyme can reduce your pain and benefit your health.

1. Antibacterial

Medicinal Chemistry published a study that found essential oil from common garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) exhibited very strong activity against clinical bacterial strains of Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Escherichia and Pseudomonas.

Thyme oil also worked against antibiotic resistant strains that were tested. This is especially promising news considering the current increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria.

The antibacterial action of thyme also makes it useful for oral care. Try mixing one drop of thyme oil in a cup of warm water and using it as a mouthwash.

2. Anti-inflammatory

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an enzyme that plays a key role in the body’s inflammatory response. A Nara Women’s University study found that…

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5 Ways to Heal Skin From the Inside

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organic Skincare is something I talk about often and for many reasons. It’s something I pride myself on and I spend a lot of time researching and weeding out the bad stuff so that you don’t have to. There are millions of products out there and to be honest, each and every one of those products will work for someone. Will most of them work for the masses… probably not. What I’m trying to say is that beauty products really should be your last step and last resort.

Great skin, I mean really show stopping, turning those heads skin starts inside. I can recommend products all day long that will help but you will never get the kind of results everyone covets unless you start thinking about what you’re putting in your body as well as what goes on it. So, this week’s post is all about healing your skin from the inside…

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