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Bug Bites Be Gone

My 5-year-old recently came home from school with a bug bite. Bug bites at the end of September? I’m not an entomologist, but it looks like a mosquito took a hit from her eyebrow. I was a bit shocked that she got bit so late in the season, but we have had an unusually warm September, so I guess the bugs have decided to stick around. Too bad. I was hoping our days of being buffet options for hungry bugs were over for the year. Apparently not. This means that I have to dig out my DEET-free insect repellent once … Continue reading →

Herbal Insect Repellent

One of my best friends called yesterday and was freaking out a bit. Her two year old son had a tick. I hate ticks. If you read my blog about spiders, know that ticks only fall slightly under spiders because I see fewer of them. She talked about getting an herbal insect repellent for her children and I thought that would make an excellent green living blog. I had actually already bought a herbal insect repellent at Target to send to my husband overseas. If you love Burt’s Bees products, they have an herbal insect repellent that includes oils such … Continue reading →

Low Blood Pressure

High blood pressure gets a lot of press — why it’s bad, what you can do about it, and more. But low blood pressure can be a serious problem, too! What can cause low blood pressure? Standing up quickly — this can cause a brief imbalance in your circulatory system that leaves you feeling light-headed for a moment. Eating a large meal. Standing for a long period of time. This can put you at risk for falling if you get light-headed. Certain medications can cause low blood pressure. Dehydration. Diabetes. If you are experiencing low blood pressure frequently, you should … Continue reading →

Your Aromatherapy Starter Kit

Are you ready to start working with your own essential oils? It is time to start assembling your Aromatherapy Starter Kit! There are seven basic scent families that your essential oils may fall into; a good starter kit would have one from each family. Camphor family: Eucalyptus, Camphor Citrus family: Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit Floral family: Lavender, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Geranium Herbal family: Rosemary, Sage Minty family: Peppermint, Spearmint Spicy family: Cinnamon, Clove Wood family: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Fir If you are just starting out in your adventures in aromatherapy, you probably don’t want to invest a whole lot of money. Some … Continue reading →