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Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses & Benefits

Though many people associate Eucalyptus with koala bears, the amazing properties of these leaves when steam distilled into an essential oil will astound you. Prized for its ability to open airways and support respiratory health, Eucalyptus has found a home in many products specifically noted for the lungs. In addition to respiration, it also provides a powerful feeling of relaxation aromatically and can be used in massages or rubs for a double effect of both skin-tingling delight and aromatic release. It is no wonder that Eucalyptus is considered to be a staple oil in any oil collection. (Just be sure to use caution if you have kids under the age of 6 in our house, as the camphor component of Eucalptus could slow breathing in younger children. As always, it is best to discuss its use with your trusted healthcare provider before using it on anyone with a medical condition or children under the age of 6.)

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My New Podcast, Essentially You, Just Launched!

Welcome to Essentially You! All about reinventing your health with safe effective natural solutions and powerful lifestyle changes. My goal is to provide you with natural remedies, protocols, and solutions so you can make a decision about your health. We are a community of women navigating decisions about health and wellbeing, and I want to help you become the CEO of your own health care.

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Top 10 Ways to Reduce Toxic Load

Toxic chemicals plague our bodies from the air, what we eat, what we put on our body, and even our internal toxic overload from years of chemical exposure.  I know firsthand the damage it can do to your body and the effect that it can have on your mind and spirit as well.  Suffering from toxic load, I made it my personal mission to rid my body of the harmful effects of toxic chemicals and free radicals naturally – no quick-fix plans, no gimmicks, and no restrictive diets.  What I found was that significant lifestyle changes and revising my personal outlook on how I approached life transformed my everything.  And you can, too!  Take a look at these easy ways to begin to reduce your toxic load.

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