Off the Grid In Oz

Natural Household cleaners for Off Grid living

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +1000

Today's modern home is loaded with toxic and polluting substances designed to make domestic life easier. But, the cost of these commercial, chemical-based products can be high. These products have long term health concerns for the family, and environmental pollution caused by their manufacture and disposal. In Australia, for example, many, many people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis. Treatment for these conditions should include reducing synthetic chemicals in the home environment.

DIY Sunscreen

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:20:00 +1000

Who needs to use sunscreen? Hands up?

I don't like the look of the commercial sunscreens mainly because they have ingredients that to my mind sound dangerous and I've read enough to know that the more we can stay away from man made chemicals the better. Especially if we want to apply them to our bodies or worse still to our children or pets!!!!

This recipe has no nasties in it and you can apply it to your dogs nose if he needs it too. BTW you can substitute the lavender for helichrysum essential oil if you have it.

Let me know if you like it and make it.

Homemade Sunscreen

Ingredients:

10 drops lavender essential oil
1 tablespoon pomegranate oil
3/4 Cup coconut oil
2 tablespoon Zinc Oxide
2 tablespoon shea butter
Glass Jar

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except zinc oxide and essential oil in a jar.
Place a saucepan with 2 inches of water on stove over medium/low heat.
Place jar in saucepan and stir contents until ingredients start to melt.
Once all ingredients are combined, add in zinc oxide and essential oil, stir well. Store in a cool place.
Apply as required.

Pomegranate oil is great in this recipe because it has an spf of about 20 in itself, that's why it is included.

After putting this recipe together, a friend suggested that a tablespoon or two of Titanium Dioxide could be added safely and up the spf rating a lot.
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral. It is added to dog food so that dog poop dries white and powderises pretty quickly in the sun. It is a safe ingredient and I'll be adding it to my next batch to try it out.

Super White Powder

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:20:00 +1000

Okay it's not really blisteringly white, but a kind of beige colour, but it is full or the most amazing super foods. Everybody needs to figure out ways to get more nutrients into their diets and if you are like me there is just so much I can fit into my meals every day. I like to come up with ideas that help me get the most vitamins and minerals into us without us even realising that we are doing it. This is also a terrific idea for finnicky eaters or kids or elderly people.

This powder has the following ingredients:

Linseeds
Sunflower seeds
Almonds
Pumpkin seeds
Quinoa flakes

To make it just add equal amounts and blend it up until it's in powder form. Store it in a glass jar, in the fridge.

Now, why have I added these particular ingredients? Well the first three, you have recognised as the traditiona LSA mix and I added the others because they are super awesome as well, so why not pack as much into the powder as we can.

Linseeds, Sunflower seeds and Almonds (LSA), is an easy, extremely versatile way to add extra nutrients to meals. LSA is rich in protein, which helps to keep your blood-sugar levels balanced and curb sugar cravings. LSA will provide you with a rich source of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. This will help to promote a healthy heart and brain function, and it contains important minerals such as calcium, zinc and magnesium.

Pumpkin seeds have a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package. They also contain plant compounds known as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidants,1 which can give your health an added boost. Because these are high-fiber seeds, they’re able to boost your fiber intake

Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. It can help lower cholesterol levels as it is a great source of fibre and helps to promote cardiovascular health. Quinoa contains a range of important nutrients, such as iron and B vitamins, for red blood cell production and energy; calcium, for strong bones; magnesium, for nervous system health; and vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. It's also an ideal grain for diabetics as it has a low glycaemic index, which will help keep blood-sugar levels stable and prevent sharp spikes in insulin. You can use quinoa as a substitute for rice.

So, as you can see this powder is chockers full of the good stuff and so easy to include in your daily food.

I like to add a tablespoon to my smoothies, but you can add some to just about every dish you make. Try adding a tablespoon or two to sweet or savoury dishes. The flavour is not overpowering, so the powder can be added to just about anything you can think of. Try some in your next home made pizza dough, biscuits, cakes, stews, desserts, sauces or just about anything. You can even sprinkle it on your yogurt and fruit, or muesli.

Stop bleeding!!!!

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:20:00 +1000

You don't have to live off the grid to have an accident in the kitchen or out in the paddock or shed. Sometimes you cut yourself and need to stop the bleeding.

A great way to do this is to carry a little bottle of Styptic Powder in your pocket at all times, or at least have it somewhere that you can get to quickly.

I have a little bottle of home made Styptic Powder in my kitchen, in my first aid kit and one in the car. This is easy to make yourself from stuff you probably have in your kitchen cupboard (and if you don't, perhaps you should, lol).

Making styptic powder is simple, inexpensive, and it contains no harmful ingredients. Here's what you can use:
Yarrow: dried
Cayenne Pepper: dried
Stinging Nettle: dried
Comfrey Root or Leaf: dried
Cinnamon Powder: dried
Turmeric Powder: dried
Bentonite clay

Mix equal amounts of the powders together and pop them into a little bottle. That's it!!! Simple..... YEESSSSSS!!!!!!

If you don't have all the ingredients don't stress even using any of those powders on their own, can work, if you are caught out without your little bottle of prepared powder.

To use, apply the styptic powder to a wound and press lightly. The bleeding should stop within a minute or so. If the wound is large or deep, it may take a few tries.

I know what your saying.... oooh the Cayenne or the Nettle is going to sting too much to use, but for a start once nettle is dried it doesn't sting and while it’s true that cayenne pepper may cause some temporary stinging, it can help to desensitize the nerve receptors in a wound temporarily. Cayenne is antibacterial and anti-fungal, so it can really help with wound healing.

Make some today and have it ready for any accidents you have.

Obviously, if you need to visit a doctor if the wound requires stitches or whatever, then you should do that. :)

Why does everyone LOVE Franky???

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:40:00 +1000

If I could only take one essential oil with me if I had to bug out because the SHTF then Franky would be the one I would choose.

Frankincense Essential Oil is incredible because it has been used historically, for thousands of years, way before the dawn of modern medicine. Why? Because of it wonderful properties.

Analgesic,
Antidepressant,
Anti-fungal,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antiseptic,
Astringent,
Cellular protection,
Diuretic,
Expectorant,
Sedative

Hey, even The 3 Wise Men brought Frankincense as a gift to the baby Jesus and it was thought to have been a very valuable gift.

Frankincense is a white milky sap extracted from the tree bark of the Boswellia genustrees in African and Arabian regions. The sap is allowed to harden into a gum resin. It is a tedious process to extract and steam distill the drops of resin from this tree. Because of this process, the supply that is available and the wonderful properties of this plant, Frankincense is still quite valuable and is one of the more expensive essential oils today.

People always ask... what does it take to go off grid

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:10:00 +1000

What does it take ? a rather huge question that IMO there are a million answers to ?

This question is driven by quite a few things , just to mention a few , like personal circumstance ? personal strength , physical and mental , plus a persons capacity to learn many things that may seem mundane , but are quite complicated very often for many people to get a grip on ...

Can anyone go country and go off grid ? Nope !
There are a few basic facts that will determine who can and who cant do this or take this life style on ...

One could write a book on this I am sure , but to cover just a few things , I believe listing a few physical and psychological things that may effect anyone's capacity to do this should be looked at ...

Lets take money first ? If a person has little money and yet a need for all the physical comforts , then they are screwed before they start ... If a person wants to buy land and has little money they are pretty much screwed before they start . If you have the need for income especially your own generated income , then this becomes even harder for many ... If you are being subsidized by an external an payment like a pension or any payment from the system , then this would make like easier .. If not and you have little cash you are screwed or need to address this first some how ..

There is no way of really going off grid on your own property without some money , a small amount or a lot , it can be done but it takes a little money , of this , short term to start and long term to get by , there is no doubt about this ..

Another physical aspect is the work involved to take back ownership over your life living off grid ...

This can be effected by the money thing to a large degree for many .. If you have money? then you can buy your way into this no doubt , but if you only have the cash to perhaps buy a little land and just enough to set up the bare basics , then the effort require to get by will cause many to fail or at the min suffer quite a bit .. The effort required to set up an off grid life , maintain it and just do basics like growing a little food ect on top of any structural work required is immense , and many will under estimate this part of any attempt...

Skills required are another biggie that should not be under estimated by the new .. Again if you have cash to splash , then buying in all these required skills will not be an issue mostly .. But if you have to learn all these skills , you might want to asses your capacity to do just that , learn and them implement these new learned skills ?

Mind set will play a huge roll in anyone's success that attempts this , unless of course they are in the " I can buy my way in and sit back category " ? Mind set will determine if they are able to perhaps suffer a few things? , find the strength to cope with the effort ? and in many cases , go without a few things or allot? if they have little money ? ....

Mind set will come into play with all of the above and many many more things that will effect the individuals in many different ways ... On a psychological level , there are also many things that will come into play that many may think about , but I feel many new to this will not quite understand .. If you are like many off grids and doing the " bug out " from the urban night mare and have some cash and an external regular payment ? and no real need to work ? , then you might find that you will spend quite allot of time on your property and your time spent with others might be greatly reduced ?

This sets some new to this up for the issue of partial isolation ?

Now many new will say , I cant wait to get away from them , I want peace exct ect ... and that's quite normal , BUT too much of a good thing? can quite often be just as bad as just a little of a bad thing.. I feel that heading out on a new journey with , I am gone , off to my remote property can be a good thing , but it might cause a few to find them selves a year into this , to be re thinking that idea of being alone ?....

Isolation is a strange thing , its a bit like ice cream, , it is great in a small bowl , but grab the 4 liter container and knock it all off in one sitting and you may never want ice cream ever again ? I will leave my thought at this for the moment as , it can and would take a whole book to talk each aspect of this question in detail ..

What does it take to go off grid and attempt this life style in all its aspects ? ?

It takes many circumstances , physical and psychological things to fall into line to pull this off ...

Can anyone take this lifestyle on ? well yes , ALL can give it a go for sure , but will all make a success of it ? or hang in there as a long term life style choice that they never leave ? NO ....

cheers Steve ...

Vanilla

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 23:30:00 +1000

I'm going to be making a few different vanilla extracts today. Why? because who doesn't love vanilla? Vanilla doesn't just smell and taste delicious it's also really good for you. So we should never feel guilty about enjoying this yummo bean.

I like to use vanilla extract when cooking, especially when I make my ice cream or custard. But I also like to use different vanilla extract when I make my own salves and skin creams.

You can extract vanilla a few different ways so that you have different products for different purposes. For example extracting into alcohol which is the most common way. You can also extract it into glycerine to make a non alcoholic one or use a mixture of the two, half glycerine and half alcohol. You can make an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vanilla extract and you can also make some Vanilla infused fractionated coconut oil.

The process is similar for all the extracts. Take 4 or 5 vanilla beans and slice them down the middle. Place them in a glass jar and fill the jar with the medium of choice. You will need to sit the closed jar somewhere for a few weeks and then strain through a coffee filter and voila.

If you are totally impatient, in the case of the oils not the alcohol or glycerine, you can place the jar into a saucepan with some water and let sit on the wood stove for a day or two as long as the stove isn't roaring hot that is. When I want to cook and have the stove hot then I just remove the saucepan and put it back when it has cooled down enough and leave it overnight. I actually prefer to leave it for a couple of nights like this.

One way I like to use the vanilla coconut oil is to make my roller blends with some essential oils added. You get the benefits of the vanilla and the essential oils and the coconut oil so it is a win win win!

The vanilla extracted into the glycerine or the glycerine/alcohol can be used to make an awesome room spray or body spray or added to your home made deodorant etc etc.

I hope you enjoyed this read. Let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions. cheers Kerri-Ann

What do you need???

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +1000

How much does Solar cost? What do I need ?
What a huge question?

Are you new to this Solar Of living Off The Grid thing?

The whole thing, you by now have looked at? , you think you had if figured out? , then you get lost and wind up back where you started, with quotes all over your table that just give you a bloody migraine !

Well this post is maybe a better re starting point for you?
:- )

This question has many components to it, that does tend to do in the heads of the people new to it .
I am going to just put up my idea of perhaps where to start to answer this question in a basic and simple way .
Hopefully this will give you a few clues that will enable you to start the process in your own mind without the need for Panadol .

The first question that gets asked over and over here is how much does it cost ?
Well the answer to that is actually has near nothing to do with that question !
( ok now you just reached for the Bourbon or Panadol ) before I even get started ... lolol

If you are new , you need to take this step by step , without quotes that look like telephone numbers , or advice from me or anyone around you telling you that this is what you need ....

Before you even think about this , you need to go through these steps ..

1/ How much can I afford to spend ? and be honest with yourself !
( this determines some what, the answer to the next question ? )

2 / What are my needs ? and try to be half reasonable and remember you have to pay for this ?
( This answer will be effected by the first question largely ? )

3 / What could I get by with ? Stop and think about how much you could do to cut back on your urban life power use by !
( this will be more than likely wind up determined by the first 2 questions that you just answered )

4 / Then the last question , that is quite a biggie , what will be my choice of gear ?
( that also WILL BE determined mostly by the answers you give above as well ... )

OK you by now, if you have answered the above QUESTIONS to yourself honestly , you will have hit the bottle :- ) , or nailed three cups of tea or coffee to relax. lololol

This is all going well yes? lol, .. but hopefully you at least have not gone and stopped reading and asked more of the experts for quotes that scare the chit out of you because they look like telephone numbers and chosen to can the whole idea !! :- )

OK ... 3 drinks under your belt by now , you have chosen a figure that you can afford ... woohooo ! you are at a good starting point !

Now come the good bits .

1 / Your spend figure determines what size you can install.
2 / Your choice of gear determines how far your cash will go .
3 / Your system size and choice of gear determines what you will be able to run .

So you have read this far and you are still going well and have not had that 4th drink I hope as yet? lolol

Now for the hard yards ..

After you tear up those quotes that you thought you were going to have to deal with along with the therapy cost from the shock , take your spend figure and work out the details one by one ...

You know you possibly cannot afford a 10 KW solar array? , you know you might have to cut back on what you thought you needed ?
But what you do know, is that you now need to look at what you can afford and bloody ignore the rest :- )
( anyone with a bottomless cheque book need to not worry about everything else I have to say :- )

You might now wonder what you can afford ?
You might now wonder how much this gear you need is going to cost ?

1/ Well , Solar at 12 Volts can run basic gear and do most things for near pennies as compared with larger solar system costs usually go ...

2 / Installed gear costs way way more than gear you might be able to help install yourself ?

3/ Brand name gear burns up your budget at a far far greater rate .

4/ The optimum battery bank will eat up a huge chunk of your money available .

5 / Are you prepared for the costs regarding running a Generator back up on a smaller system ?

SO .. a few more questions need to be asked of yourself. ?

1/ Can you do any of the work ? ( mount panels ? , hook a few batteries up ? or just buy the gear yourself ? etc )

2/ Do you only want the best gear ? ( brand name gear is good , but it can cost like poison ! )

3/ Are you ok with batteries that may not be the absolute best on the market atm ? ( Lithium are the best but cost like poison too )

Once you go through a couple of lists like this you should be able to make choices that not only fit the biggest question asked , your budget , but you will know more about how much power you are going to be able to buy ?

I understand that none of this gives you an exact answer to your requirements or wants , but it should give you a starting point to step by step work though the rest of your system details without getting distracted by either huge quotes , or technical detail , that will just give you a huge head ache , if you have not set some parameters first using a step by step list to make sense of all the million options that will be thrown at you .

A few more quick facts based on my own experience .

12V is the lowest cost system no doubt and can and does do near everything that is required these days given what is available in 12 V
12V is not the most efficient but remember , the higher Voltage you go the more it costs generally .!

12V 24V 48V are usually the options given to you and are most commonly used .

NOTE :
As you go up in voltage as I said it will near double the cost of gear every time you jump up , from the equipment needed to the battery banks and panels required ..

Personally , I think using a mix is good , especially if you are on a budget. 12v can be low cost and do all lighting and small pump needs with no trouble , plus take some loads off your second main 240V system ... this may be worth looking into for you ?

I would like other existing OFF GRIDDER members to perhaps just post there basic system spec and ball park costs up , for all to look at as examples of the wide variety of sizes and cost for others to read and assess ..

This will help the new to see that many off gridders use many different systems and get by and are happy at many different levels of power ..

There are no definitive answers to any one Solar question , so all we can do is give you perhaps somewhere to start going through this in a logical manner .

I hope the new members looking at just starting out take the time to read all of this and ask there own questions .

cheers Steve and Kerri :- )

BioGas

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 05:50:00 +1000

This topic does come up over and over and I tend to steer clear of it for reasons that may or may not make sense to some ....

When it comes to do with so many home made or self sufficient things we can do , and hey me and Kerri do heaps of them lololol

One thing seems never to get mentioned that really does come into play with home made bio gas ...

Essential Oils in a Preppers World.

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:20:00 +1000

If you are like Steve and I, you will no doubt have a preppers mentality. What I mean by this, is that we like to 'prep' for tough times. You never know what is around the corner. We have survived natural disasters here and we understand the need to be prepared. I have talked about this before and you will find an article around here if you want to read it. But today I want to talk about another idea. This one is about having essential oils, stocked and ready to use in your stores.

I like Essential Oils because they are natural, potent, small and easy to transport. But the biggest thing I like about them is that they all have multiple uses. For instance, Lemon Essential Oil is a great cleanser for your house, the air and your body. It is able to be used as a detox to help rid yourself of heavy metals etc that don't belong in your body. But Lemon is also great as a degreaser for dishes or even greasy parts of motors. And if it is diffused then it cleans the air. Imagine if you have been through floods and after you have cleaned up there will still be a smell lingering. Diffusing Lemon will literally clean the air in the house.

I am going to list about 10 different Essential Oils and pre made blends and why I feel they are absolute must haves for every prepper. Or even if you aren't a prepper these are the ones that should be in every home if you prefer going the natural road as we do.

Please remember when using Essential oils that you respect their potency. More is not better. You only need a drop or two usually. Did you know that 1 drop of peppermint oil is equal to 28 tea bags? That is to explain how potent they really are. Also remember to dilute them and if you are using them for kids or frail people that dilute them down even more.

I only use and recommend doTERRA Essential Oils because they are the purest on the market. I trust them for me, my family and my pets and I would never suggest that you ingest any other brand. The pre made blends I will mention here are all made by doTERRA.

PEPPERMINT

Support Healthy Breathing. Dilute a drop of Peppermint oil combined with Fractionated Coconut Oil and place under your nose to support open airways and help you breathe easily.

A Hot Feet Fix. Add Peppermint to a cold compress and cool down your overworked feet.

Break Away From Summer Heat. Keep a spray bottle of water with a few drops of Peppermint essential oil nearby, especially when you REALLY need to cool down!

Could You Start A Fire With Your Breath? Use a drop of Peppermint with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse. It freshens breath and builds confidence in your close encounters.

Take A Deep Breath. Inhale deeply to invigorate lungs and increase alertness.

Stressed? Apply to neck and forehead with Lavender to relieve tension and pressure.

A Joint Effort. Peppermint is a great way to cool joints without taking an ice bath. It helps to soothe occasional muscle and joint discomfort.

Tummy Calmer. Rub on the stomach or take internally for occasional digestive discomfort.

Shake It Up. Add a drop of Peppermint to your chocolate Trim Shake for a yummy twist.

Zero To Satiety In Seconds. Most people eat until they feel full. Diffusing Peppermint will help reign in the urge to snack on junk food. It’s a good way to control appetite and to feel full faster.

Out On The Open Road. Don’t fall asleep at the wheel! Inhale Peppermint from a handkerchief or straight from the bottle to perk up on long drives.

Awaken Your Senses. Before your next work out, apply a bit of Peppermint to your chest or just take a deep breathe straight from the open bottle. Then, after your workout add to shampoo to stimulate your senses and help with scalp health.

Approaching Deadlines Means Long And Late Hours. Rather than grab a Snickers to revitalize you as you ‘go the extra mile’, deeply inhale Peppermint to feel revitalized and ready to go.

Un-Block Writer’s Block. Peppermint can support blood circulation and leave you feeling rejuvenated to keep those creative juices flowing. Simply spritz peppermint on child’s shirt before study time for improved concentration and alertness.

Savour The Combination. Peppermint makes a delicious addition to all things chocolate. Add a drop into your chocolate beverages and baked goods. Yum!

BUG REPELLENT :: Put 1-2 drops of Peppermint in your shampoo, laundry detergent, or on a dryer sheet carried in your pocket to help repel bugs. You can also put a drop on cotton balls and place around windows or other places in your home where bugs could get in.

MOUTH WASH :: Use a drop of Peppermint with a drop of Lemon or On Guard for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse.

SUN BURN SPRAY :: Put 2-3 drops Peppermint with 3-5 drops Lavender in a 60ml glass spray bottle and spray down after a day of too much sun.

MID-DAY PICK-ME-UP :: Drop 1 drop of Peppermint with 1 drop of Frankincense, Lemon, or Wild Orange in your palms, rub together, and take a few deep breaths instead of reaching for the Snickers. Also works better than coffee by itself in the morning!

BODY COOLER :: In the summer time, add 2-3 drops of Peppermint in a 60ml glass spray bottle and carry with you to the gym or anywhere you may sweat excessively. Whip it out and spray yourself down when you feel overheated. You can also rub a few drops into the soles of your feet and along your spine when you're not feeling well and your body is overheated.

RELIEVE STOMACH UPSET :: take 1-2 drops in a veggie capsule to alleviate occasional stomach upset.

SMOOTHIE REFRESHER :: add 1-2 drops to your favourite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist.

HEAD TENSION :: when you feel head tension coming on, drink a full glass of water with a drop of Peppermint and massage Peppermint into your temples (away from the eyes). Put a drop of On Guard on the roof of your mouth, 1-2 drops of Frankincense on the crown of your head, and massage 1-2 drops of Lavender into your ear lobes for added benefit.

OPEN UP YOUR AIRWAYS :: having trouble breathing? Diffuse 2-4 drops of Peppermint or rub 1-2 drops between your palms and take a few deep belly breaths.

**NOTE: Peppermint is very potent, so less is more! A little goes a long way with this oil, so always start with just one drop and move on from there as needed. Also be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after using Peppermint before touching your face or eyes. If you ever happen to get Peppermint (or any other essential oil) in your eyes, wash them out with fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, or any other carrier oil. Water will only make it worse!

LEMON

Eradicate Undesirable Smells. The next time you have international potpourri of food simultaneously brewing in your apartment complex at dinnertime, be sure to diffuse Lemon to neutralize odors.

Get Rid Of The Sticky Stuff. Lemon essential oil is excellent for removing sticky tree sap, sticker residue and permanent marker. It even gets gum out of hair!

Pump Life Into Your Water. If you unfortunately don’t have great water taste in your town, add Lemon to that pitcher of water in the fridge. Add ice. Shake well. You will love the flavour!

A Remodelers Friend. It is possible to have fresh paint on the walls and a fresh smell in the air! Diffuse lemon essential oil while you repaint or remodel your home.

Road-Trip Relief. The next time you going ‘over the river and through the woods’ on a family road trip, (with family or pets) a little Lemon on cotton balls (other absorbent material) spread over your air vents or goes a long, long way to create a more pleasurable trip.

Perk Up. First, diffuse lemon essential oil to brighten and energize your mood. Then, pamper yourself by mixing a few drops with Tea Tree and fractionated coconut oil and apply on tired, dry, cracked feet.

Flavour Boost. Add a drop of Lemon essential oil anytime you are cooking with lemon juice (Salmon on the BBQ, Lemon meringue pie, Lemon zest) to give it a deeper, more rich flavour. In soothing winter teas, you can simply add Lemon essential oil to warm water, an herbal tea and honey.

Pick-Me-Up. When you lack motivation or energy, try rubbing a drop of Lemon on your hands, the back of your neck or even through your hair. You’ll be amazed at the power of the Lemony aroma!

Smell Lemons, Not Chemicals. Add a couple drops of Lemon essential oil to your dishwater. Adding Lemon will make it a better experience for you while taking advantage of the cleaning qualities in Lemon essential oil! Your glassware will be crystal clean.

Super Study Powers. Diffuse with Peppermint in the classroom or during homework time to help the kids stay awake and focused.

An Original All-Purpose Cleaner. Mix 5-6 drops Lemon essential oil with water and vinegar in a spray bottle to cleanse and purify surfaces. Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances. For stainless steel, mix Lemon essential oil with olive oil for best results.

Preserve What You’ve Got. Use Lemon essential oil in a spray to keep your cut fruit fresh until serving.

Refresh Bad Smelling Washcloths. When your kitchen washcloths smell foul and could use a boost, add Lemon oil to your detergent, soak overnight, wash, dry and your kitchen will smell so much better!

Nourish Your Leathers & Furniture. Preserve and prevent leather from splitting with a Lemon soaked cloth. Also, a few drops of Lemon essential oil combined with a few drops to olive oil makes a great furniture polish.

‘Lemonize’ Your Laundry. Instead of dryer sheets, try adding a few drops to a damp wash cloth in the dryer with the rest of your laundry. Be sure to set the dryer to a low temperature cycle as high heat will lessen the effects of the oil.

DEGREASER :: use a few drops of Lemon on a cloth to get rid of tough spots on your stove or bathtub, or any sticky residue anywhere. It also erases permanent marker on whiteboards

BODY DETOX :: lemon is a powerful detoxifier when taken internally. It helps cleanse and flush toxins from the organs, which gives you more natural energy throughout the day since those toxins aren't taxing your system anymore.

WATER FLAVORER :: add 1-2 drops to your water (in glass, aluminium, or stainless steel containers ONLY, no plastic!) for a healthy, detoxifying boost. It also tastes sweeter than lemon juice and is pH neutral (unlike lemon juice) because it's cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, so it won't affect tooth enamel.

SEASONAL SUPPORT :: Take 1-2 drops of lemon internally and/or diffused to help detox the body of seasonal threats and help you breathe easier.

WOOD POLISHER :: Lemon combined with olive oil makes a great wood and furniture polisher.

DUST WITH LEMON :: add a little bit of olive oil and lemon essential oil to a spray bottle and voila! You have an all natural dust mist that also cleans and deodorizes without the harsh chemicals.

LEATHER PRESERVER :: preserve and prevent leather from splitting with a lemon soaked cloth.

UPLIFT MOOD :: brighten and energize your mood by diffusing lemon essential oil in your favourite diffuser.

POLISH SILVER + METALS :: Lemon is great to use for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.

ERADICATE GROSS SMELLS :: Diffuse lemon in your home to help get rid of any unwanted smells.

DECONGEST :: add a drop of Lemon with fractionated coconut oil to your chest if you or your little one is congested. Just be sure to NOT go out in the sun after apply to the skin. Citrus oils (as well as Lavender and a few others) are photosensitive, which means they make your skin for sensitive to sunlight.

SOOTHE SORE THROATS :: gargle with hot salt water, 2 drops of lemon, and 2-3 drops of On Guard to help relieve sore throats.

FRUIT + VEGGIE CLEANER :: use a few drops of lemon in a 60ml spray bottle with water and spray your fruits and veggies from the supermarket to wash away germs and pesticides.

LAVENDER

Take A Lavender Bath. Drop a bit of lavender essential oil along with Epsom salts to your bath water for an ultra-relaxing experience.

Head To Toe Rest! After a hard work out or a long day on your feet, rub Lavender along with Lemongrass on your legs and feet.

Take The Acid Out Of Vinegar. Add 4-5 drops of Lavender to your vinegar cleaning mixture for a more bearable scent.

Quick Fix. Mix three parts Fractionated Coconut Oil with one part Lavender essential oil in a small spray bottle or roll on to help clear up skin irritation associated with chafing. Great for little ones!

Bring on the ZZZ’s. Rub on the bottoms of the feet for a more restful sleep.

Enjoy A Fresh And Clean Mattress. Sprinkle a mixture of 1 cup baking soda and 10 drops of lavender essential oil over your mattress. Allow the mixture to sit for at least one hour then use the vacuum hose to clean it up. You can combine with drops of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, or Rosemary as well.

Ouch! That’s Hot! The next time someone doesn’t realize the iron or pan is still hot; apply Lavender oil to the affected area to soothe skin irritation, reduce redness and ease swelling.

The Oatmeal Secret. Fill a baby food jar with oatmeal, and add 5-8 drops of Lavender oil. When it’s time to wash your face, add water and it becomes an excellent natural scrub! A little goes a long way.

A Sleepy Time Trick. A few drops of Lavender placed on a pillow will help a restless toddler (or adult) fall asleep and stay asleep.

Flavour Twist. Lavender adds a unique and delicious flavour to marinades, custards, breads, cookies, icings, and even honey and syrup.

Homemade Aftershave. Use after shaving to soothe and soften skin and to lessen the redness and burning caused by razor burn.

Take The “Ouch” Out. One drop of Lavender will help relieve the sensitivity of gums, dry or chapped lips, occasional scrapes and abrasions, or after too much sun.

Clear The Mind. Apply Lavender to the temples and back of neck to ease anxious feelings and stress and promote mental clarity.

Care For Your Baby Belly. Rub Lavender essential oil onto an itchy tummy while pregnant.

Therapeutic Dish & Laundry Soap. If your liquid soap smells a bit flat, you can add Lavender for additional aromatherapy benefits. It transforms your cleaning experience!

EASE SEASONAL THREATS :: Lavender is a natural antihistamine and helps calm your respiratory system during season changes.

SUN BURNS :: Add a few drops of lavender + peppermint to a 60ml spray bottle with water and spray your skin after a day in the sun without SPF.

SLEEP SUPPORT :: Massage a few drops of Lavender into the soles of your feet and diffuse in a diffuser by your bed for a restful night's sleep.

CHILL PILL :: Lavender helps calm the nervous system and ease stress. Put a few drops on your wrists to help ease feelings of nervousness.

MUSCLE ACHES :: 3-5 drops of Lavender can be taken internally in a veggie capsule to ease muscle + joint aches and pains naturally. Rub Lavender into your ear lobes when you feel head tension coming on.

BATH TIME :: add a few drops of Lavender to your Epsom salt bath for added relaxation.

CALM SKIN :: Soothe skin irritations with a couple drops of lavender oil + fractionated coconut oil.

BODY SCRUB :: Mix up your own lavender sea salt scrub with fractionated coconut oil (or grapeseed oil) to exfoliate your skin in the shower.

AFTERSHAVE :: use on your skin after shaving to soothe skin irritations.

THERAPEUTIC DISH + LAUNDRY SOAP :: add a few drops of lavender to your natural dish or laundry soap for added aromatherapy benefit and to make doing the chores a little more relaxing.

EASY AIR :: this blend helps open airways any time of the year.

The ‘On Ramp’ to Sleep. For a more restful sleep during seasonal respiratory discomfort, diffuse EASY AIR blend at bedtime or keep in a roll-on bottle by the bedside, in the car or your purse. Roll it on the chest, bottom of feet or upper lip as needed!

Feel Clear and Free. Put a drop of the EASY AIR blend and a drop of Wintergreen essential oil in a sink of hot water. Then, place a damp towel over your head and inhale deeply. It’s surprising how much this helps!

Working Out in a Building? Forced heating and cooling, sweaty bodies, dust and your lungs…bad combo. Apply EASY AIR blend before exercising to invigorate and enhance breathing during your workout.

It’s Like a Rain Maker. Hiking in nature right after an air cleansing rain is an absolute dream. The next time you can’t control the rain, try applying EASY AIR blend. It’s the next best thing!

Leavin’ on a Jet Plane, Bus or Train? Confined spaces can sometimes have stagnant air, which can be claustrophobic. While in these spaces, free yourself mentally and emotionally by applying EASY AIR blend.

Stuck in a Desk, Small Office or Cube? It’s easy and convenient to just place a drop of EASY AIR in your palm, rub the palms together and take a deep breath from your cupped hands. Supporting healthy airways will improve your concentration. It may help everyone around you relax too!

It’s a Zoo in Here! Staying at someone else’s home, with someone else’s pets (with their aroma, dander or musty smell) doesn’t need to be a problem. Try rubbing EASY AIR on your chest and under your nose before entering a pet filled house. Great for musty campers and RVs as well.

Boost Brain Power. EASY AIR contains Eucalyptus essential oil which is known to help stimulate mental activity and wake up your mind. The powerfully beneficial oils of Peppermint, Lemon, and Melaleuca are all included in the Respiratory blend and are perfect if you are feeling under the weather.

One Of Mum’s Bag Of Tricks. Place a couple drops on the pillow of any child who needs the EASY AIR but refuses to apply the oil. The oil helps to distract them from whatever reason she can’t sleep, and helps maintain breathing. Oh, and the added benefit is that mum and dad get to rest as well!

Another Tool In Your Habit Breaking Arsenal. Overcoming nagging habits is tricky to say the least. Occasionally lingering side effects affect breathing. EASY AIR will help you kick bad habits by promoting easier breathing while maintaining lung and throat health.

A Dynamic Duo. Put a drop of EASY AIR on the filter of the CPAP machine for even more support during the night. Even without a CPAP machine it’s good to keep a roller bottle of EASY AIR nearby to swipe on the chest and under the nose of whoever is keeping you awake by snoring gone ballistic.

Help For Your Airways When You Have Cold Feet in the Winter. A popular way to warm your tootsies in the winter is to warm a cloth bag (filled with rice or feed corn kernels) in the microwave and place it at the foot of your bed at night. Add a few drops of EASY AIR in the bag to make it an aromatically soothing experience as well, promoting open airways.

No Gadgetry Required. Diffusing is great, but when you don’t have a diffuser handy, simply add a drop of both EASY AIR and Frankincense into the palm of your hand. Then, make a fist with a small opening over the oils and breathe in through your fist. This simple technique does wonders!

An Invigorated Senior Citizen’s Home. Let’s face it, as we citizens become senior, our energy and passion to make things fresh and invigorating may wane. A senior care centre or rest home does not have to smell like one. By simply diffusing EASY AIR you can change the whole feeling of the place—and make it a more pleasant experience for residents as well as visitors.

START YOUR YOGA PRACTICE :: EASY AIR is a favourite blend for yoga students at the very beginning of class. Put one drop of EASY AIR in palms and rub them together and take deep belly breaths with palms cupped over their noses.

SLEEP BETTER :: this blend combined with Lavender in your diffuser makes for a great night's sleep.

GO FOR THAT PR! :: When swiped right under the nostrils, EASY AIR helps open the airways right before a run, helping you to breathe better and go for that PR!

A TRAVEL MUST :: Anytime you know you'll be confined to an airplane or any other tight spaces where the air is stagnate, take a few inhales of EASY AIR to calm nerves and get fresh oxygen to your lungs.

A MUM/DAD NECESSITY :: Put one drop of EASY AIR on the pillow of any child who is having trouble breathing or feels congested. You can also rub a drop of EASY AIR on the soles of your child's feet to help open airways.

BOOST YOUR BRAIN :: EASY AIR contains Eucalyptus, which is known to help boost brain power. Rub a drop in your palms and take a few deep breaths in the middle of your work day or while working long hours on the computer to help stay focused and alert.

STOP SNORING :: If you or your sleeping partner have issues snoring, swipe a drop of EASY AIR under the nostrils and diffuse 3-6 drops in your diffuser by your bed to help deter snoring.

TRAVEL TOOL :: You never know what may come up when you're traveling, so be sure to take EASY AIR along with you in case you get a case of the sniffles while on the road!

TEA TREE OIL (MELALEUCA)

Say Goodbye To Razor Burn! Apply after shaving to prevent any skin irritation. You can also mix Melaleuca with a bottle of fractionated coconut oil for a great facial moisturizer. Consider also mixing with Lavender or Frankincense for added benefit.

Add “Oomph” To Your Lotion. Help soothe your skin by placing 1 drop of TEA TREE essential oil in your moisturizer during your morning and night skin routine. You can also apply to skin blemishes as part of a daily cleansing program.

Bathroom Cleaner. Combine 10 drops of TEA TREE with ½ cup baking soda and ¼ cup vinegar to clean the toilet.

Refresh Your Wash. Add a couple drops of TEA TREE to laundry detergent to get rid of any musty smells caused by poor ventilation.

Homemade Baby Wipes. Cut a paper towel roll in half and place it in a storage container with 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil and 3 drops each of TEA TREE and Lavender. When the liquid is absorbed, remove the cardboard roll and pull wipes from the centre.

For When Soap Won’t Do It. TEA TREE is great for removing permanent marker from skin.

Baby Bottom Remedy. Mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil, Lavender, and Frankincense to make a diaper paste for baby’s irritated skin.

Too Much Fun In The Sun? Apply to the skin during your family vacation or after a long day in the sun.

Sleep Feeling Clean. Spray TEA TREE on your mattress pad when you change the sheets.

Handy For Hikers. Take TEA TREE essential oil in your pack next time to take the off beaten trail. TEA TREE is a great cleansing agent for occasional scrapes and other skin irritations.

Learn From The Past. Historically, TEA TREE oil was used as a cleanser for the face and to deal with periodic skin and toenail challenges.

Boost Your Immune Function. Diffuse TEA TREE or rub it on the bottom of your feet. Combine with the On Guard blend for even more immune support.

Chemical-Free Cleaning. Dilute 8-10 drops with water in a spray bottle to clean around the house. It is great to use in damp places and in the bathroom!

A Young Athlete’s Best Friend. Apply directly to the feet and toenails after practice each night and especially if you are also showering, swimming or exercising in public, high traffic areas.

Healthy, Happy You. Massage onto the bottoms of feet and the chest area to promote overall health, especially during the winter. For occasional skin irritations, apply TEA TREE directly to the skin or dilute with a drop of fractionated coconut oil.

ZIT ZAPPER :: Dap a drop of TEA TREE on any skin blemishes to help kill bacteria and clear your complexion. Works great on problematic teenage skin without stripping the skin of necessary natural oils.

TOILET CLEANER :: Use with 1/2 Cup distilled white vinegar and 1/2 Cup baking soda to clean your toilet bowl. Flush the toilet, sprinkle the baking soda around the inside rim of the bowl so it sticks. Pour the vinegar over the baking soda and watch it foam up. Add 5-7 drops of TEA TREE and scrub the inside of your bowl. Flush and voila! Clean toilet!

DANDRUFF BE GONE! :: Put 2-3 drops of TEA TREE in your shampoo or massage into your scalp to help prevent scalp itch.

FUNGUS KILLER :: Massage 2 drops of TEA TREE and fractionated coconut oil into your toenail beds to help with toe fungus.

YOGA MAT CLEANER :: Add 5-10 drops of TEA TREE and 5-10 drops of Lavender to a spray bottle with water and use to clean your yoga mat after practice.

BYE BYE RAZOR BURN :: Apply after shaving to prevent skin irritation. Consider adding Lavender and Frankincense for added benefit.

SMELLY CLOTHES REFRESHER :: Add TEA TREE to your laundry detergent or soak smelly clothes in water with 3-5 drops of TEA TREE to get rid of unwanted smells in your clothes.

DIAPER RASH REMEDY :: Mix a tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil with 2 drops of TEA TREE , Frankincense, and Lavender to help with baby bottom rash.

FIRST AID OIL :: Take TEA TREE with you on any hiking or adventure trips to apply to any cuts or scrapes. Tea Tree Oil acts as a "first aid oil" to help prevent infection.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY :: Apply TEA TREE to the bottoms of your feet as a morning routine to boost your immune system.

CHEMICAL-FREE CLEANING :: Add 10-20 drops of TEA TREE to a spray bottle with 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water and use as a multipurpose cleaner. Add On Guard for added cleaning strength and benefit.

YEAST INFECTION HELP :: Ladies can soak a tampon in fractionated coconut oil with 3-4 drops of Melaleuca and insert to help kill yeast.

FRANKINCENSE

Calm Down. Inhale with Lavender and Peppermint and apply to neck to help calm stress and relieve tension.

Nourish Your Skin. Use a drop of Frankincense with 3 drops of carrier oil or in unscented lotion for beautiful, radiant looking skin.

Spread The Love. Frankincense smells wonderful and uplifts the mood. Wear it as a perfume to lift your mood and feelings of alertness.

Overworked Hands? Rub Frankincense on your hands after a long day of gardening or working to promote a normal inflammatory response.

Time To Focus. Apply 1-2 drops to your temples and the back of your neck to help improve your concentration.

Nails Of Steel. Dry weather can take a toll on your nails. Try applying a drop of Frankincense to strengthen weak fingernails.

Goodness In A Cup. Dilute a drop of Frankincense in 1 teaspoon of honey or in a small herbal tea and take daily to maintain good health.

A Calming Mood Lifter. Frankincense can be applied to the bottoms of feet to relax and calm mood swings minor to major. In fact, it has been used to calm expectant mothers during pregnancy and labour. Diffuse in the room or massage a drop onto the chest or back of the neck.

Cellular Vigor. Frankincense is a component of the Cellular Complex blend because it promotes healthy cellular proliferation. So, take Frankincense in a Veggie Capsule to support healthy cells in your body!

No More Nerves. Use Frankincense to help relieve anxious feelings and create a positive mood! Try combining Frankincense, Peppermint and Wild Orange essential oil in your hand, rub hands together, and inhale deeply. This mix will also help with the most severe need for a three o’ clock pick-me-up!

Be Youthful. Frankincense can help promote youthful, radiant looking skin and slow the signs of aging by reducing the appearance of skin imperfections. Dab with 1 drop of a carrier oil to trouble areas.

Relax And Revitalize. Soak in a warm Frankincense bath to calm the nerves or diffuse Frankincense in the bathroom while you relax in the tub.

Frank To The Rescue. Frankincense has been used for centuries for challenged skin, skin problems and nearly everything related to skin. It’s wonderful for aging skin too! Apply directly to the skin and dab the excess with a cotton ball.

Muscle Discomfort Relief. Use Frankincense with a cold compress after working out or on a hot day to cool down and relax. Or, use with a hot compress to soothe tired muscles or occasional cramps.

Personal Sauna. After showering, add a few drops to a warm, wet washcloth for a final rinse. Enjoy the earthy smell as the steam creates your own personal sauna.

CALM NERVOUS SYSTEM :: Frankincense is a favourite oil for calming the nervous system. In our fast paced world, we are constantly in a state of "fight or flight" and very rarely "rest + digest", which causes unnecessary stress on our systems. Simply inhale Frankincense to calm the nerves.

SKIN BEAUTIFIER :: Frankincense has been used for centuries to help combat the aging process. Add a few drops to your moisturizer, preferably a natural fatty oil like argon oil, and rub on your skin each night.

MEDITATION FAVORITE :: Frankincense is a favourite of the yogis to diffuse during meditation or when one would like to connect deeper spiritually.

CALMING MOOD LIFTER :: Although Frankincense comes from a tree and has wonderful grounding effects on the mood, it is also a calming uplifter for the spirit. Diffuse or rub a few drops in your palms and inhale.

NAIL STRENGTHENER :: Apply 2-3 drops of Frankincense to your nail beds to help strengthen and moisturize your nails, especially during the winter months.

OVERALL HEALTH :: When you're unsure about which oil to use, try Frankincense! It is a gentle oil that has been used for many centuries to help boost overall health and wellbeing. Add a drop to herbal tea with honey to help calm stress and boost health before bed.

HEALTHY CELLS :: Frankincense is an important component of the Cellular Complex for a reason! It helps promote cellular proliferation and turnover. Take a few drops in a veggie capsule for healthy, happy cells.

MUSCLE + JOINT DISCOMFORT :: Rub Frankincense and fractionated coconut oil into sore muscles and joints for soothing comfort. Add Lemongrass, Deep Blue, or Lavender for added benefits.

BATH SOAK :: Add a few drops of Frankincense to your bath for a powerful calming effect on the mood.

FOCUS :: Rub a couple drops of Frankincense into your temples and at the base of your head when you're working on a deadline or need focused support.

HEAD TENSION :: Put 2-3 drops of Frankincense on the crown of your head, a drop of On Guard on the roof of your mouth, drink a full glass of water with one drop of Peppermint, and rub Peppermint on your temples (away from your eyes) for head tension relief.

OREGANO

An Immune System Boost. Take 1-2 drops in a Veggie Capsule, with olive oil, for periodic immune support.

Keep Calm And Oregano On. Concerned about the sanitary conditions of a public place you or the kids have just walked on with bare feet? Your feet absorb more than you think. Follow up by applying one drop of Oregano and Thyme, diluted with 6-7 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil. Happy feet.

Savour The Flavour. Put a drop of Oregano essential oil in your spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, on a roast, or any other entrée for delicious flavour. Because Oregano is so strong, you may want to put the drop first on a spoon and then use a toothpick to slowly add oil to the recipe.

The Best Defence Is A Good Offence. To help keep your home clean, mix 3 drops of Oregano with water in a spray bottle and spray it in corners of the shower, sink and other damp and darkened areas.

Little Italy At Home. Put a drop of Oregano and a drop of Basil in your veggie dip! Or, mix them both with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a savoury bread dip!

Bring On Sandal Season! Apply one drop of Oregano to 6 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil to soften cuticles and rough spots that many be encroaching on your toenail real estate. Oregano keeps impurities out!

Digestive Dilemmas Abated. Oregano helps create a peaceful environment that is unfriendly to ‘the unmentionables’ that tax our digestive systems.

It’s About Natural Effectiveness. Essential oils quickly go to work in your system. This year, when a change of seasons may have you down, make your own wellness blend by combining 3 drops Oregano, 5 drops On Guard Blend, 5 drops Tea Tree and 5 drops Lemon into a Veggie Capsule. By putting the properties of these oils to work, you will feel better naturally!

Warming Wonder. Dilute just 1 drop in several drops of fractionated coconut oil and massage quickly into hands and feet to help warm the body.

Chase Away Whatever Is Blocking Your Lower Registers. When it comes to effortless breathing, having oregano in your system (taken with a Veggie Capsule) has the ability to clear respiratory gunk.

Comfortable Exit Ramps. When your body’s waste liquid elimination systems are unhappy, it’s uncomfortable. Cranberry juice is great, but Oregano in your system can work to clear this out, clean it up and help you be well.

Target The Source of Unsightly Skin Woes. Anyone’s skin can have imperfections, bumps or feel irritated. The same properties that make oregano great for internal use are also effective as a topical ointment. Use sparingly! Oregano is potent. Dilute 1 drop to 4 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Tea Time Boost. On a cold winter day, Oregano added to an earthy, hot tea can do wonders to the body and soul!

Foodborne Problems Beware. Oregano has properties that can counteract the effects of improper food handling practices, preparation or food storage. Combined with regular hand washing, Oregano has been known to be effective in contributing to the healthiness of foods.

Less Is More. In nearly all applications, more Oregano is not the answer. Oregano is one of the most potent essential oils—one drop is usually all you need. When used improperly, be sure to have Fractionated Coconut Oil on hand to dilute its potency if needed.

I will repeat LESS IS MORE! :: Oregano is a super potent oil and a little goes a long way. Always be sure to dilute this oil when using on the skin and wash your hands thoroughly immediately after touching it.

FLAVOR :: Use Oregano in your favourite Italian dishes to add flavour. Be aware though! A little goes a long way! You usually don't even need a full drop of Oregano. TIP: Dip a toothpick in the bottle and stir it around in the olive oil or dressing you use to cook with. You can always add more, but you can't take away!

IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOST :: When you start to feel crappy and just know there's a sickness coming on, rub Oregano into the bottoms of your feet and take 3-4 drops internally in a veggie capsule. It is not recommended to drink Oregano in your water because it has a very spicy, hot effect.

OPEN SINUSES :: When your sinus cavities are clogged and Easy Air just isn't doing the trick, boil water and add 1-2 drops of Oregano oil. Breathe in the steam and allow the Oregano to do its job of clearing your respiratory system.

DIGESTIVE + URINARY TRACT ISSUES :: Cranberry juice can help, but when you need help with cleansing the urinary tract or digestive system, Oregano taken internally in a veggie capsule works really well. Add 3-4 drops to a veggie capsule and take 3x/day for no more than 10 days.

TOPICAL OINTMENT :: For unsightly skin bumps on your hands, put a drop of Oregano on it a few times per day and watch it begin to fade away.

CLEAR TOES :: Get ready for sandal season by rubbing a drop of Oregano into your toe nail beds to help clear away any unwanted fungus or impurities.

ONGUARD PROTECTIVE BLEND

NATURAL HOME CLEANING :: On Guard is your go-to oil for all things cleaning! Simply add 10-20 drops in a spray bottle with one part vinegar to 3 parts water and you have a natural, safe all-purpose cleaning spray for every surface of your house. The oils in On Guard also help fight off environmental threats while keeping your home clean. Win-win!

ORAL CARE :: Clove is a key component of this blend and has been used for centuries as a natural numbing agent and in oral health. The On Guard toothpaste and/or swishing OnGuard with a shot glass of water makes for healthier gums and teeth. On Guard can also help aid in tooth pain.

SCRATCHY THROAT :: Feel a sore throat coming on? Gargle with warm water, sea salt, and 3-4 drops of On Guard. Add 1-3 drops of Lemon for added benefit.

CLEAN THE AIR :: Diffuse On Guard in your home or work environment to clean and purify the air. The Clove in this blend makes it a diffuser favourite in the fall and during the holidays.

IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOST :: Massage a few drops of On Guard into the soles of your feet, along the spine, or take 5 drops internally in a veggie capsule everyday for immune system support.

HEAD TENSION RELIEF :: Put a drop of On Guard on the roof of your mouth when you feel head tension coming on. For added relief, drink a full glass of water with 1 drop of Peppermint, massage Peppermint into your temples, and massage a few drops of Frankincense into the crown of your head. Rub Lavender into your ear lobes.

BATH TUB CLEANER :: Add 5-10 drops of On Guard and Lemon to a Cup of baking soda and water until it makes a paste. Use a bathtub brush to dip into the mixture and use to scrub your bathtub. This is a wonderful alternative to chemical tub cleaners because who wants to take a bath in chemicals?

PROTECTIVE MOUTH RINSE :: Add 1-2 drops of On Guard to a shot glass of water and use as an all natural mouth rinse without the harsh ingredients that can leave a chemical burn on your gums.

CLEAN GYM EQUIPMENT :: Instead of using harmful cleaning wipes to wipe down gym equipment, use an On Guard spray or soak a roll of paper towels in water with 10-20 drops of On Guard. Store the soaked paper towels in an empty wet type container.

TRAVEL MUST :: On Guard is a travel MUST. Rub On Guard into the soles of your feet and take 3-5 drops internally in a veggie capsule (or try the On Guard Beadlets) when flying or travelling.

Seasonal Relief. Diffuse On Guard (Protective blend) anytime you are concerned about ‘what’s going around’ schools, sports arenas, churches and other crowded venues.

Get Turbo Charged. Mix a few drops of On Guard with 2 drops Lemon essential oil and honey or agave nectar in a teaspoon to soothe your throat during the winter.

Primp Your Carpets. Add 15 drops of On Guard to a cup of corn starch or baking soda. Mix, sprinkle and rake on carpet then allow it to sit for up to an hour. Then, vacuum it clean!

Rub-A-Tub Tub…In a Pleasing Way. Mix 5-6 drops with a half cup of baking soda to clean your bath tub and skip all of the harsh, bleaching chemicals.

Be Naturally Protected, All Day. Let On Guard with Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary assist in the work of immune support and maintenance. One of the most popular ways to use On Guard is to add a few drops to a Veggie Capsule and swallow. It does wonders!

Augment Your Air Filters. Diffusing is awesome, but you can also put a few drops of On Guard on your car’s cabin air filter or home air filters to obliterate dank, stale filtered air…right from the duct!

Boost your Immune System Some people amp up their Zinc or Vitamin C intake (via orange juice) every autumn. If this is you, add a few drops of On Guard to your juice for added protection.

Help For Your Speaking Docket. If you’re a ‘close talker’ or public speaker, create a protective mouth rinse by adding a drop on On Guard to a large glass of water, gargle and pep up to your delivery.

Your Mouth Will Thank You. Try swishing On Guard with a bit of water after dental work. You can also apply On Guard directly to your teeth and gums (or add a drop to your toothpaste) to soothe irritated gums. For a clean toothbrush, store it overnight in a small glass of water with 3-5 drops of the On Guard.

Got a Pull-Out Kitchen Cabinet Garbage Bin? Garbage inside a dark cabinet is an ideal breeding ground for horrific odours. When you take out the garbage, spray down your cabinet with On Guard and water. On Guard Cleaner Concentrate is also excellent for this purpose.

Eradicate That Oven Cleaner Smell. Caked on black oven gunk does not easily come off. After your oven’s self-clean cycle, spray a mix of purified water, On Guard and Lemon essential oil onto the oven interior. This will clear up all of the greasy smells as well as the smell of the oven cleaner!

Gym Machines Will Thank You. Before climbing on to that sweaty vinyl at the gym, spray it with On Guard and water. Wipe down like you mean it. Your sweaty comrades will thank you.

Be Protected On-The-Go. Travelling to the wide open corners of the world often leaves you without hand cleaning spray handy. Make your own by mixing 5 Tablespoons aloe vera gel, 4 Tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil and 8-10 drops of On Guard in a small squeeze bottle. Violá!

Sharing Is Caring…But Not Always! A few drops of On Guard in spray bottle with water works wonders on grimy doorknobs, hand railings and countertops.

Smelly Pipes Got Your Rinse Down? Add On Guard to your wash during the rinse cycle for all of the benefits of On Guard Blend in your laundry! It will leave your laundry extra clean and smelling great.

DIGESTZEN DIGESTIVE BLEND

Tame a Tummy. Rub on your child’s tummy when they have an occasional tummy ache. Apply before bedtime and it will help them sleep soundly too! Dilute 1 drop of the Digestive blend with fractionated coconut oil and massage onto baby’s tummy when upset.

Moo Moo…Boo Boo. Try taking a Veggie Capsule filled with the Digestive blend when you have too much dairy in the belly.

A Sailor’s Little Buddy. For a happy cruise ship experience, be sure to bring along the Digestive blend. Those all-you-can eat buffets are hard to turn down and the Digestive blend will help bring some balance to your tummy!

Over the River and Through the Woods. Long road trips are good for family bonding. Don’t let those winding roads ruin the experience! Try diffusing the Digestive blend in the car from time to time to keep everyone’s stomachs calm. A great thing to have on a sailing or fishing boat too!

A Holiday Helper. After a big holiday feast, massage the Digestive blend on your stomach after big meals to help digest all holiday fare with ease.

Turbulence is on the Horizon. Flying to new destinations is fun but turbulence is often a problem for the stomach. When travelling by plane, make sure the Digestive blend goes with you.

Kick Tension & Pressure. The Digestive blend certainly helps calm an upset stomach but can also be applied to the temples to help relieve tension and sinus pressure.

A Buy Person’s Pal. When we get too busy, often our diet suffers. We opt for late night eating, faster than fast food, skipped meals, over indulgences and more. If your hectic schedule turns into hectic digestion, try the Digestive blend.

Greasy Foods, Angry Belly. Cafeteria foods are usually packed with grease that can cause discomfort. Be preventative by taking a Veggie Capsule full of several drops of the Digestive blend before you set foot in a cafeteria.

Kids Won’t Take a Capsule of the Digestive blend? To get things moving, put a drop of the Digestive blend in your child’s bath water and support healthy digestion.

A Regularity Ranger. The next time you feel stomach churn or feelings of indigestion, help yourself stay comfortable and regular by adding a drop to your water or rice or soy milk daily.

A Great Neutralizer. Use 1-2 drops in a glass of water as a mouth rinse at night if you’ve eaten a meal with strong smells, like garlic, onion, curries and more. If you like the taste of black liquorice, you will love the taste of the Digestive blend because it contains Fennel essential oil.

Carefree at the carnival. First a funnel cake and then the teacup ride. Make sure you bring the Digestive blend along so you can have fun with the rest of the family!

Take-out? Take the Digestive blend. This digestive blend will soothe even the strongest kick that your favourite local take-out can deliver.

Unfamiliar Restaurant Relief. When you travel or venture out to an unfamiliar restaurant, it’s easy to have digestive distress. Prevent discomfort by taking the Digestive blend in a Veggie Capsule to prevent or lessen the effects of certain foods.

SOOTHE STOMACH UPSET :: DigestZen is made up of a blend of oils that help naturally calm any type of stomach upset, including Ginger, Fennel, and Peppermint.

COMFORT AFTER A BIG MEAL :: Take 10 drops of DigestZen in a veggie capsule after a heavy meal to help digest your food and prevent any side effects from greasy, heavy food.

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE :: Eat too much dairy? Lactose, the sugar found in dairy, can be hard on many peoples' digestive systems. Take 10-12 drops of DigestZen in a veggie capsule after you feel you've had a little too much dairy for your system.

HOLIDAY HELP :: The holidays are hectic and can cause us to get out of our normal eating routine and good habits. If the heavier holiday treats are upsetting your tummy, rub a few drops on your belly or take 10-12 drops in a veggie capsule internally.

CALM BUTTERFLIES :: Taking 5-10 drops of DigestZen in a veggie capsule can help calm nerves and butterflies.

FOOD POISONING :: Did you order the wrong dish at that fancy (or not so fancy) restaurant and now regretting it BIG TIME? Take 12 drops of DigestZen and drink plenty of water with a drop of Peppermint in it to flush it out of your system.

MOTION SICKNESS :: If you know you're going to be travelling by boat, bus, or train and don't want to risk getting motion or sea sickness, be sure to take your bottle of DigestZen with you. Rub a few drops on your belly or take 10-12 drops internally in an empty veggie capsule.

ICE BLUE SOOTHING BLEND

Enhance Your Work Out. Rub on muscles before and after exercise to reduce discomfort.

Pains Of A Desk Job. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing ICE BLUE essential oil blend on the shoulders and neck to recover and ease muscle tension.

For Fast Fingers. ICE BLUE is great for those who spend long hours typing on a computer. Just massage into the hands, fingers and wrists when needed.

Growing Like Weeds. Massage ICE BLUE with a few drops of carrier oil onto the growing kids’ legs before bedtime to help with occasional aches associated with growth spurts.

Where’s The Forklift? If you’ve been doing some heavy lifting at work or during a move, ICE BLUE will support those strained lower back muscles.

For Better Or For Worse. Your better half will thank you after you treat them to a massage using the ICE BLUE. Use several drops with carrier oil for a therapeutic deep-tissue massage.

Live Long And Prosper. ICE BLUE contains blue tansy and Helichrysum which when used regularly, can help promote long term muscle, joint and bone health.

The Post-Game Check-Up. When the kids come home with a few bumps from their sports activities, apply ICE BLUE to effected areas to help support localized blood flow.

Keep It Under Control. Use ICE BLUE to promote and maintain normal inflammatory response in cells.

Tennis Elbow. Keep ICE BLUE on hand at your next tennis match so you can be on top of your game and keep those elbows fresh!

Muscle Miracle. Occasionally, muscles will cramp if they have been worked hard or are lacking the vitamins they need. For these muscle cramps, try massaging ICE BLUE into the area.

Get The Best Of Both Worlds. ICE BLUE provides a cooling and warming sensation that cools joints yet warms muscles and soothes occasional joint or bone pain.

Be A Well “Oiled” Machine. Keep your runner’s knee in tip top condition with ICE BLUE. Application after a long run will help soothe the joint and promote strong, healthy muscles.

When you Realize You’re Not 18 Anymore. You’ve over-exerted yourself playing basketball like the good ‘ole days, and it happens! Apply ICE BLUE followed by a warm compress to support healthy blood flow and promote a healthy inflammatory response.

THE ATHLETE'S OIL :: This blend is a MUST for all active people. Massage ICE BLUE into sore muscles and joints to help ease the discomfort away and recover faster.

THE MASSAGE THERAPIST'S OIL :: Also a MUST for massage therapists. Use topically on your clients during massage and put a drop in the head rest so they can inhale the Peppermint from the ICE BLUE to keep their airways open while they have their head down.

SORE/STIFF MUSCLES + JOINTS :: If you suffer from any type of muscle or joint discomfort related to an injury, surgery, or illness, ICE BLUE will help ease some of the discomfort for you. Massage the oil into any painful areas to help melt tension.

HEAD TENSION :: Massage a few drops of ICE BLUE into your temples, scalp, and the back of your neck when you've had a long day or feel tension building in your head, neck, or shoulders.

SOOTHING BATH TIME :: Put 5 drops of ICE BLUE in your bath to help calm the senses and ease muscle tension. Add 5 - 10 drops of Lavender and Epsom salts to your bath for added benefit.

TENNIS ELBOW :: Rub 3-5 drops of ICE BLUE into your sore elbows after playing tennis to help with tennis elbow discomfort.

I know this was a long read and if you got down to here. Well done. You can always save this article so that you can reference back to it if you like.

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