Tag: essential-oil

  • Non-Toxic Flea Prevention

    Living the all natural lifestyle takes a special effort especially when it comes to your sweet pet. Protect your pet and family by choosing alternatives to toxic chemicals. These home remedies for fleas will really help.

    An ounce of prevention

    Flea prevention is a whole lot easier than trying to get rid of them once they’ve taken over. How do you prevent flea infestations and keep them off your dog?

    DIY Non-Toxic Flea Collar

    An essential oil based flea collar is ideal since it provides excellent protection against fleas

     They’re cheap

     Easy to make

     

    Directions:

     Buy a soft material collar

     Soak it in the following mixture:

     1/2 tsp alcohol

     1 drops cedarwood

     1 drop citronella

     1 drop thyme

     Mix with 2 garlic capsules (empty them out) OR 2 drops of the following mixture: 1 tsp vegetable oil that’s been diluted with

    1 drop garlic EO

     Blend ingredients together and pour it over the collar until fully absorbed.

     Leave to dry before putting around your pet’s neck

     This treatment should be effective for about one month.

    Everyday Flea Repellent Spray

    Here’s my favorite everyday flea spray that’s lightly scented and very effective if you spray your dog each day when she goes outside. Pay special attention to the belly, tail, legs and ears.

    What you need:

    1 organic lemon

    2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

    1 sprig of garden sage (Salvia officinalis)

    1 quart of filtered water

    Optional: 1 sprig of lavender

    How to make it:

    • Slice the lemon into thin rounds

    • Place the lemon, rosemary and sage in a large stainless steel or glass bowl

    • Add a quart of almost boiling water

    • Cover and let steep overnight

    • In the morning strain the liquid into a spray bottle

    • Refrigerate (lasts 1 to 2 weeks)


    Prevention for the YARD
    Plants That Guard

    Keep pots of lemon balm, sage, rosemary, catnip, lemongrass, basil and mint outside of your main “potty” doors and throughout your yard. These plants help repel fleas through the natural oils that they secrete and deter fleas from entering the house.

    A Bit of Dust will do it. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) dust that is.

    Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder made up of fossilized organisms called diatoms that break apart flea eggs and dry them out before they can grow into adult fleas.

    You can purchase DE online. Make sure you’re buying food grade DE only. Industrial grade DE is chemically treated and used for pools and manufacturing.

    CAUTION: DE can irritate your lungs so wear a mask and make sure your dogs and animals aren’t breathing the dust. After the dust has settled, DE is safe.

    What is YOUR favorite flea prevention?

  • Enter to Win! doTerra oils Giveaway

    Enter to win one of the many Boise Natural Health Symposium door prizes. This inaugural event will include speaking sessions by local health experts, exhibits by Idaho businesses and practitioners, and interactive demonstrations such as healthy food preparation. Healthy snacks will be provided (hello, on-tap kombucha!). Bring your family, friends and your enthusiasm for meeting other passionate health-minded people and practitioners in a collaborative, functional setting. Enter to win one of our many door prizes!  

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    OUR SPONSOR

    Thank you to Lisa Hevern, for sponsoring this giveaway of the introductory trio of doTerra essential oils! The trio includes peppermint, lavender and lemon. She will guide you to better health, naturally with a one-on-one consultation about the health benefits of research backed essential oils by doTERRA to bring out the best in you! Follow Lisa on Facebook for more expert information on the power of essential oils. 

  • Remedy for Bloodshot Eyes

    Remedy for Bloodshot Eyes

    Red Eyes

    Red eyes (or bloodshot eyes) are caused by enlarged blood vessels on the surface of the eyeball.

    While most of the time it is a short-lived ailment, red eyes with more severe symptoms can be a sign of serious health problems and medical attention should be sought immediately.

    Natural cures for red eye are equally effective and can be done from the comforts of your own home. If you are wondering how to remove red eyes, then read more below about how home remedies can help you.

    Symptoms of Red Eyes:

    Red, watery and itchy eyes are the three main symptoms that one experiences. However, there are more severe symptoms that require immediate medical attention such as:

    • Blurry vision
    • Severe pain
    • Extreme sensitivity to light
    • Halos in the vision field

    Natural Cures for Red Eyes:

    Consider the following home remedies to help remove red eye:

    • An easy home remedy to soothe red eyes is a ice pack. Use it as a cold compress for 5 minutes on each eye, twice a day.
    • Another natural cure for red and itchy eyes is a simple splash of cold water. This can be done many times a day whenever relief is needed from red eye.
    • Rosewater is a gentle home remedy that takes away bloodshot eyes. Soak 2 sterile cotton balls with rose water, close the eyes and place a cotton ball on each eye. Leave this on for 15 minutes, twice a day.
    • If you are wondering how to remove red eyes with a safe and natural cure, a time-tested way to soothe sire eyes is to place a slice of cold cucumber over each closed eye and leave it on for 15 minutes.
    • Steep 2 bags of green tea for 2 minutes in hot water and remove. Put the teabags in the fridge and when they are cool, place them on the closed eyes and leave it for 15 minutes. This will reduce signs of fatigue and swelling.
    • Bilberry is an herb that has been proven to treat eye-related ailments.
    • Boil ½ tsp of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water and let them steep for 25 minutes. Then, drain the water out and use it as an eye rinse.
    • Homeopathic natural eye drops are available from health food stores that mimic natural tears. This is a great alternative to regular eye drops.
    • Sleep is probably the best home remedy for red eyes.

     

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    This article originally appeared at: http://www.homeremedycentral.com/en/natural-cures/home-remedy/red-eyes.html.