Tag: alternative healing

Oil Pulling 101

Posted on by Essentially savvy
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Oil Pulling has become quite the rage lately.  Although this tradition has been around for several years and practiced by many, it only recently became popular.  So if you want to jump on the bandwagon here are some great tips and suggestions. My favorite oil to use for oil pulling is organic, unrefined coconut oil. You may also use sesame seed oil. Both of these oils have many antioxidants, are antibacterial and antiviral.    The purpose of oil pulling is to pull out toxins from your gums, teeth and mouth and cleanse the mouth of germs and bacteria. Studies done indicate that oil pulling has contributed in improving gum health, reducing plaque, tooth decay, foul breath and gingivitis. *Please note oil pulling is to be used in addition to your normal dental routine including daily brushing and dental visits. How to oil pull;
  •  Do oil pulling this first thing in the morning on an empty st...
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Hydrosols, Natures Best Perfume!

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When I first started using essential oils I often heard the term hydrosol and had no idea what exactly that was.  Wanting to be well informed, I set out to research hydrosols. In my quest to learn more, this is what I found. Hydrosols are created the same way as essential oils, however the end result is quite different. Plants are distilled in a process that forces steam through the plant under pressure. The pressurized steam breaks open the plant's cells, which releases its oil content. The steam and the oil molecules pass through a cooling condenser, which turns the steam back to water. The water is collected in a Florentine flask, and the oil generally floats on the surface. The oil is the essential oil and this water is the hydrosol. The hydrosol  contains the water-soluble parts of the plant and can have wonderful therapeutic benefits.  Hydrosols contain all of the essence of the plant in eve...
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Feng Shui Tips For The Home

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I have studied Feng Shui for years and have learned a lot along the way. But some of the most basic and useful tools I use have really increased the positive energy flow (Chi) within my home. Tip #1  WEALTH  to find your wealth area in your home stand at your front door facing in.  The Farthest left hand corner is your wealth area (this area can sometimes be outside of your home depending on your structure). If you have an upstairs this area is a wealth area too. MOST important  is to keep this area free of clutter. So before anything clean this area if it needs it. To enhance this area for positive energy flow add green plants, crystals, the colors red and purple and display anything here that represents wealth ie; coins, collections,expensive china ect... Open blinds or windows and let in natural light and keep this area clean and free of dust and keep plants watered and healthy. Tip #2 LOVE  to find your love/relationship area in your home stand at your front door facin...
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