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What's your weapon in the Cold War?

"Modern medicine” has done little to reduce the proliferation or spread of cold and flu germs.

It is estimated that by the age of 70 we may have spent as much as four years of our life sniffling our way through 200 colds! “Modern medicine” has done little to reduce the proliferation or spread of cold and flu germs. Chances are your family will be at war with a cold sometime soon. There is a very narrow window in which you can head off a cold and protect your family, so chose your weapon carefully and...

September 01, 2021 0 comments

Pregnancy

Essential oil help throughout your pregnancy.

Essential oils will help you significantly throughout your pregnancy and then with your baby. Please be sure to read our safety with oils to ensure you avoid any unsafe oils during pregnancy. Although it is a wonderful time, there are often a few hiccups along the way. See below a few common pregnancy ailments, and some essential oils that might help; Exhaustion: Use as a body or bath oil – Lavender* 8 drops, Grapefruit 8 drops, Chamomile* 6 drops...

September 04, 2020 0 comments

Kitchen

Pantry - Weevils Cleaner, Bench Spray

Pantry - Weevils Cleaner Uses:To deter weevils and/or mitesIngredients:10 drops Clove is ideal. Or Nutmeg or Peppermint. Or if pregnant use Lavender (after first trimester)10ml Vinegar10mls WaterApplication:First be sure to remove all infested items. Put them well outside in a sealed bag. Mix together ingredients and spray to clean the surfaces in affected areas, get the spray into all crevices as this is where the eggs are likely to be. Soak a cotton ball with the essential oil(s) and place...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Laundry

Fragrance/Antiseptic Wash, Dust Mite Wash

Fragrance/Antiseptic Wash Uses:To make your clothes smell great and kill any germs add essential oils to your wash.Ingredients:Any oil(s) of your choice - e.g. Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Pine, etc... Avoid the heavy resinous oils e.g. rose, sandalwood, jasmine, patchouli, etc… as these may stain clothes.Application:Add 5-7 drops of the oil(s) to the softener compartment of your washing machine. Dust Mite Wash Uses:To help eliminate dust mites from bedding (as disgusting as it sound dust mites often live in your...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Bathroom

Bathroom Cleaner

Bathroom Cleaner Uses:This antibacterial cleaner is suitable to use on the toilet, bath or shower. For tough stains use baking soda and vinegar with these essential oils.Ingredients:20 drops Lemon20 drops Grapefruit15 drops NZ Manuka100mls water1 tsp baking soda (optional)1 Tbl spoon vinegar (optional)Application:Shake well before each use. Ideally, mix in a spray bottle or pour onto surfaces and wipe. (Always test to ensure these oils won't damage your surfaces. I've tried this blend on most surfaces and never had any...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

All Purpose Cleaners

All Purpose Cleaner, Mould Eliminator, Furniture Polish, Room Sprays, Vacuum

All Purpose Cleaner Uses:This powerful all natural cleaner is suitable to clean almost anything including kitchen surfaces, walls, appliances, etc.Ingredients:25 drops Lavender25 drops Rosemary100mls waterApplication:Shake well before each use. Ideally mix in a spray bottle or poor onto surfaces and wipe.Caution:Always test on small surface area first. If pregnant avoid Lavender in first trimester and Rosemary throughout entire pregnancy. Other safe oils to substitute are Lemon, Grapefruit, Lemongrass. Mould Eliminator Uses:To remove mould and most importantly help prevent it...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Personal Essential Oil Blends

Energising, Grief, Concentration, Disinfectant, Romance

Choose your preferred method of application from the How To Use Essential Oils page and then use the below list to help you make your own personalised blends. Energising Ginger - 3 drops Grapefruit 3 drops Grief Neroli - 3 drops Rose - 2 drops Sandalwood - 2 drops Concentration Rosemary - 3 drops Lemon - 2 drops Basil - 2 drops Disinfectant Pine - 2 drops NZ Manuka - 2 drops Cinnamon - 2 drops Romance Sandalwood - 2...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Feet

Soften Rough Feet

Soften Rough Feet Ingredients:Milk - ideally full fatPeppermintAvocado OilApplication:Mix 5 drops of Peppermint Oil into a shallow bowl of warm milk. Soak feet. Follow up with the application of Avocado oil.Caution:Be careful to let the Avocado oil soak in before attempting to walk and/or put some old socks on so you don't slip or stain your floor.

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Face Care

Night Time Facial Oil, Scrub, Spritz/Toner, Make up Remover, Acne

Spritz/Toner Uses:To tone skin and close pores after cleansing. Hydrates and refreshes skin - great for travel.Ingredients:10 drops Lavender essential oil and either - 40mls Lavender Water OR 40mls Witch hazel.Application:Mix ingredients into bottle and spray or wipe onto face after cleansing. Leave on skin and apply moisturiser if desired. Shake well before each use. Acne Moisturiser to help reduce acne Ingredients:10mls Grapeseed Oil5 drops Bergamot6 drops NZ Manuka2 drops Palmarosa (optional - good for cell renewal)Application: Use a toning...

April 20, 2020 2 comments

Hair Care

Conditioning Treatment for Normal Hair, Conditioning Treatment for Dry Hair, Boost your conditioner, Dandruff, Hair Rinse

Conditioning Treatment for Normal Hair Ingredients:10mls Almond10mls Avocado7 drops Rosemary5 drops GeraniumApplication:Put these ingredients into a small bottle or cup mix (shake or stir) and massage into scalp and hair, leave on for as long as possible, wash off. To wash off apply shampoo to dry hair, rub in and rinse. Then shampoo a second time as normal. Ideally do this twice a week.Caution:Wrap hair while treatment is on to help oils absorb, and to avoid staining clothes with the...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Hygiene

Deodorant, mouthwash

Deodorant Ingredients: EITHER a) 150mls Water, 15mls Vinegar, 5mls Vodka (optional) OR b) 150mls Witch Hazel ADD;Essential Oils - choose 1-3 of these essential oils and add a total of 30 drops to a) or b) above; Lavender, Sage, Lemon, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Peppermint, GrapefruitApplication:Simply combine all ingredients and shake well before use. Apply with a spray bottle or use a cotton ball to wipe underarms.Caution:Do a small skin test first to ensure no reaction to the ingredients. Mouthwash Ingredients:4...

April 20, 2020 0 comments

Repellants

Mice, Cockroaches, Ants, Moths/Silverfish, Flies, Mosquitoes

Mice Uses:To discourage them entering your house.Ingredients:10 drops total of Spearmint and/or Peppermint10mls WaterApplication:Spray in strategic locations and/or soak cotton balls and place in trouble spots. Cockroaches Uses:To discourage them entering your house.Ingredients:Peppermint and/or LemongrassApplication:Place on cotton balls at the back of cupboards, etc.. and/or spray in trouble spots (10 drops essential oil to 10mls water for spray mix). Ants Uses:To help repel them back out of your house!Ingredients:Peppermint and/or SpearmintApplication:Smear a line across the floor on the...

March 25, 2020 0 comments

What's your weapon in the Cold War?

Pregnancy

Kitchen

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