Lemon Balm Lane

#14 -- 16 Ingenius ways to re-use banana peels.

http://www.naturallivingideas.com/banana-peel-uses/

#13 10 Reasons To Have A Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp In Every Room Of Your Home

http://www.naturallivingideas.com/himalayan-pink-salt-lamp-benefits/

Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp Benefits - Why You Need One In Your Home You don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never owned a Himalayan Pink Salt Lamp. It’s like having an open window – a softly glowing natural source of fresh, clean air – on your desk, in your living room, next to the bed, or anywhere you choose to put it. Before we dive into the health benefits o…

#12 How to make Lavender Lemonaide to get rid of headaches and anxiety! I have reposted this from Cancer Coach Lynn Thier!

http://complete-health-and-happiness.com/make-lavender-lemonaide-get-rid-headaches-anxiety/

How to Make Lavender Lemonaide to Get Rid Headaches and Anxiety - Complete Health and Happiness Flavoring your lemonade with lavender is a great way to utilize the amazing medicinal properties of lavender. Lavender is a wonderful aromatic herb that calms the senses. Pure lavender oil is an incredible essential oil to use for your own health and wellness. It’s among the gentlest of essential oi…

#11 The top chemicals used in beauty products that should be avoided!

#10 A Simple Effective Spray That Repel Ants Naturally from DIY Naturally

Natural Ant Repellent

Anytime it’s warm out, that means ants.

In the house, on the porch, and practically around every corner I turn, I find ants crawling around. They follow scent trails leading to crumbs and other food sources. Naturally, where there is one ant, you will find another.

What’s wrong with commercial ant repellents?

Since ants can live both inside and outside the home, it is really important to choose a repellent that is natural AND effective. Many store bought varieties are not only toxic, but they are dangerous to have around children and pets. Not to mention your eating areas or living space.

Some of the chemicals included in commercial pesticides include:

Neonicotinoids – A toxic chemical that can be absorbed by the skin.
Avermectin – This chemical is toxic to the nervous system and during pregnancy.
Fipronil – oxic to ingest
Organophosphates and carbamate – These are toxic to children, neurotoxic, and possible carcinogens.

Personally, I’d rather not spray any of these in my home. With ants, as with the famous saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

How to Prevent Ant Problems Indoors

The best way to rid yourself of ants is to avoid getting them in the first place! Some great ways to prevent ants in your home include:

Sealing all cracks in walls or flooring
Frequent vacuuming/sweeping of floors
Clean pet eating areas frequently
Tightly seal all food items not stored in the refrigerator
Empty garbage frequently

If you’ve tried all these tips and you are still getting ants, I have a great ant repellent recipe that will help dissolve any food trails.

My recipe is super easy and it uses only two essential oils: clove bud essential oil and peppermint essential oil.

Clove bud essential oil is spicy, strong, and warming. It is effective against ants because its strong scent masks the smell of the food trail. I’ve even read accounts where people claim that clove bud essential oil kills ants on contact. Clove bud essential oil is very potent and feels warm when applied to the skin, so I definitely believe that it could kill ants on contact.

Also, many commercial natural insect repellents include clove bud essential oil as one of their main active ingredients. So I say skip the middle man and make your own.

Note: Caution should always be used when working with clove bud essential oil as it is not suitable for pregnant women or those suffering from liver disease. In these cases, have someone else do the mixing and spraying for you.

Peppermint essential oil is also very strong smelling. It is common knowledge that peppermint essential oil is great for ridding the home of ants and other pests. Peppermint essential oil is also cooling and stimulating.

Many people will simply soak a cotton ball in peppermint essential oil and place around the house to prevent ants. This also works well to prevent mice and as a substitute for mothballs in your dresser.
Homemade Natural Ant Repellent
Ingredients

35 drops clove essential oil (find pure clove EO here)
35 drops peppermint essential oil (find pure peppermint EO here)
4 oz water

Directions

Mix essential oils and water in a medium spray bottle.
Shake well.
Spray baseboards, porches, and anywhere you see ants with the solution.
Repeat if necessary.

Important Notes

Remember to always shake the bottle before use. Essential oils will separate between uses.

I always use a dark colored spray bottle to prevent the oils from oxidizing, but your oils will stay fine if you store your spray bottle in a dark, cool place in between uses.

Do not use this spray on skin because the oils are very strong and could cause burning or tingling.

#9 Nothing frustrates me more than being in the middle of cooking and not have the correct herbs or spices that the recipe calls for. So here is a list of substitutions.

#8 Here is a Reflexology Chart. Pretty interesting!

#7 Sorry for such a long hiatus. We have been very busy!
I love Peppermint!!! Here are some great ideas!

http://www.diynatural.com/benefits-of-peppermint-tea/?awt_l=NFuJk&awt_m=3bNq8hpzLstFQkt

Benefits of Peppermint Tea and Other Uses for Peppermint Benefits of peppermint tea go beyond its great taste! It soothes digestion, helps the nervous system, is a great energy boost, and even works as a pain reliever!

#6 Berry's are so good for you. Here are a few really good ones!

#5 - Top 12 benefits of Argan Oil

#3 -- 30 Most Popular Herbs for Natural Medicine ~

Aloe Vera – Antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral, wound and burn healer, natural laxative, soothes stomach, helps skin disorders.

Basil – Powerful antispasmodic, antiviral, anti-infectious, antibacterial, soothes stomach.

Black Cohosh – Relieves menopausal hot flashes, relieves menstrual cramps, helps circulatory and cardiovascular disorders, lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, useful for nervousness and stress. Note: Do not use during pregnancy.

Black Walnut – Good for eliminating parasites, good for fungal infections, good for warts and poison ivy, aids digestion.

Cinnamon – It has been proven that 99.9% of viruses and bacteria can not live in the presence of cinnamon. So it makes a great antibacterial and antiviral weapon.

Cayenne- Catalyst for other herbs, useful for arthritis and rheumatism (topically and internally), good for colds, flu viruses, sinus infection and sore throat, useful for headache and fever, aids organs (kidneys, heart, lungs, pancreas, spleen and stomach, increase thermogenesis for weight loss.

Clove Bud – Improves the immune system, they are also an antioxidant and doubles as an antibacterial and antimicrobial fighter.

Cypress – The therapeutic properties of cypress oil are astringent, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, diuretic, haemostatic, hepatic, styptic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor, respiratory tonic and sedative.

Dandelion – Helpful for PMS, good for menopause, increases ovarian hormones.

Echinacea (coneflower) – Boosts white blood cell production, immune system support, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, good for colds, flu and infection. Note: Use no more than two weeks at a time. Do not use if you are allergic to sunflowers or related species.

Eucalyptus – Anti-infectious, antibacterial and antiviral.

Garlic – Helps fight infection, detoxifies the body, enhances immunity, lowers blood fats, assists yeast infections, helps asthma, cancer, sinusitis, circulatory problems and heart conditions.

German Chamomile – Helps stress, anxiety and insomnia, good for indigestion, useful for colitis and most digestive problems, effective blood cleanser and helps increase liver function and supports the pancreas. Improves bile flow from the liver, it is good for healing of the skin that might come from a blistering chemical agent.

Geranium – Dilates bile ducts for liver detoxification, antispasmodic, stops bleeding, anti-infectious, antibacterial.

Ginger – Helps nausea, motion sickness and vomiting, useful for circulatory problems, good for indigestion, and is also an effective antioxidant.

Lavender – Assists with burns, antiseptic, used as a stress reliever, good for depression, aids skin health and beauty.

Lemon – Is known for its antiseptic properties, Essential Science Publishing says that: According to Jean Valnet, M.D. the vaporized essence of lemon can kill meningococcal bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Lemon also improves micro-circulation, promotes white blood cell formation, and improves immune function.

Marjoram – Anti-infectious, antibacterial, dilates blood vessels, regulates blood pressure, soothes muscles.

Marshmallow – Aids bladder infections, diuretic (helps fluid retention), helps kidney problems, soothes coughs, sore throats, indigestion, and as a topical agent it is said to be anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound-healing.

Melissa – Assists in issues with the nervous system, blisters, and has antimicrobial properties.

Mullein – Can be used as a laxative, good for asthma and bronchitis, useful for difficulty breathing, helps hay fever.

Myrrh – Anti-infectious, antiviral, soothes skin conditions and supports immune system. Also an antispasmodic that helps to reduce spasming due to spasms caused by nerve agents.

Oregano – is a powerful antibiotic and has been proven to be more effective in neutralizing germs than some chemical antibiotics. It has been effective against germs like Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Pine – Antidiabetic, cortisone-like, severe infections, hypertensive

Rosemary – Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Cleansing and detoxes the body. Supports the liver and combats cirrhosis.

Rosewood – Anti-infectious, antibacterial, and antiviral.

Sage – Used in anxiety, nervous disorders, as astringent, in abdominal disorders, anti inflammatory.

Spearmint – To calm the Nervous System, aide with Nerve Agents.

Tea Tree – Disinfectant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, burns, good for all skin conditions.

Thyme – Effective against Anthrax and Tuberculosi

#2 Benefits of Oregano Essential Oil. Everyone is talking about how great it is. Here are some of the uses for it!