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Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Personal Development, Self Development on Mar 19th, 2013
Ylang Ylang fights depression and relaxes the body and soul, thereby removing anxiety, sadness etc. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces feelings of joy and hope. It may be an effective treatment for those undergoing nervous breakdown and acute depression after a shock or accident.
Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Self Development on Mar 5th, 2013
Pine essential oil is the oil obtained from the tree commonly known as pine which is believed to have originated from Austria and Russia and then spread to different parts of the world. If you are yet to know which tree we are talking about, you must have seen it being used as a Christmas tree. The health benefits of pine essential oil are attributed to its antibacterial, analgesic, diuretic, energizing, antiseptic, and aromatic properties. Below are 7 common uses for Scotch Pine essential oil.
Posted in alternative health, health and wellness, Personal Development, Self Development on Feb 20th, 2013
Sandalwood is known to be one of the oldest materials used for aromatic and perfumery uses; it has been used for at least 4,000 years. The ancient Egyptians used sandalwood to embalm bodies. Indian temples are built with sandalwood in order to keep white ants at bay. Sandalwood is also used in Indian meditation ceremonies. In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood was used for respiratory and urinary infections and for the revitalization of skin; in Chinese Medicine, sandalwood was used for skin complaints, stomach ache and vomiting. The Japanese used sandalwood to honor Buddha. I thought it would be helpful to share 5 powerful ways that Sandalwood can be used.
Posted in alternative health, Bath and Beauty, Health and Beauty, health and wellness on Jul 31st, 2012
Regular hand sanitizers also pose a potential risk for alcohol poisoning, particularly for young children who are attracted to the fun scents and bright colors of many sanitizers. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a two-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer contains 62 percent ethyl alcohol, or the equivalent of four shots of vodka. At that concentration, even a small dose can be dangerous if ingested, leading to dizziness, slurred speech, headaches, and even brain damage or death in extreme cases.
