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It is fall and as usual the bugs are flocking into the house looking for a warm place to live this winter.  I really don’t like having to chase after all the bugs that want to take over my living space especially the dreaded stink bug! Using essential oils to clean with is one way […]

Liver and gall bladder     Bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, plays several essential roles in the digestive system and overall health. Here are the key benefits of bile: The Role of Bile in the Body Fat Digestion and Absorption Emulsification of Fats: Bile contains bile salts

Exercise is the fourth part of the series on mitochondrial energy, and probably the one I like the least and need to do the most.  Going to a gym is not one of the things I am willing to do for my health.  Walking to a pool or hot tub in Mexico is much more

  Second in the increasing mitochondria energy series is improving your circadian rhythm, also known as your sleep-wake cycle, which can have significant benefits for your overall health and well-being. The Body Clock The body clock, also known as the circadian clock or circadian rhythm, is a complex system that regulates various physiological processes and

 An essential oil can contain around 100 different types of volatile molecules. Some of these have been classified into larger functional groups that have predictable characteristics. The main groups are monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, phenols, alcohols, ketones, esters, ethers, and oxides. Classifying essential oils into these chemical groups allows understanding of the basic properties and actions of individual oils. Aldehydes These

The kidneys are two bean-shapped organs that filter the blood. They are part of the urinary system. The kidneys filter about 200 quarts of blood every day. During this process the kidneys remove waste which leaves the body as urine. The average person eliminate approximately 2 quarts of fluid per day, the body re-uses the

An essential oil is a non-oily substance, 100% concentrated, volatile extract obtained from the essences of aromatic plants, which are housed in tiny glands, found in various areas (producing organs) of the aromatic plant, among which are: flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, grass, wood etc.  An essence and an essential oil are two different substances by their nature and

What are essential Oils?  An essential oil is a non-oily substance, 100% concentrated, volatile extract obtained from the essences of aromatic plants, which are housed in tiny glands, found in various areas (producing organs) of the aromatic plant, among which are: flowers, leaves, seeds, roots, grass, wood etc.  An essence and an essential oil are two different substances

Respiratory System The respiratory system which includes the air passages, pulmonary vessels, lungs and breathing muscles are the part of your body that allows you to breathe.  It’s primary function is to supply oxygen through the blood to the entire body.  This is accomplished by inhaling air, processing it and exhaling carbon dioxide filled air

Finding out you are Gluten Intolerant or have Celiac’s Disease can be difficut.  Finding foods you like and don’t take hard to find and super expensive ingredients can be challenging.  I am posting some of my favorite recipes.  All have been tried and used repeatedly.  Many have passed the test of carry-in meals and potluck