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Healthy Scents for the Holidays
Oct 13 2014 | by
Enjoy the healthy fragances of the season by making your own natural scents.
You'll enjoy making and using these all season long... plus they make great gifts!

Ingredients:

Citrus, sliced -- lemons, oranges, limes (may use peel only, if preferred)
Herbs -- rosemary, thyme, & bay leaves
Spices-- whole cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice or anise (optional); may substitute ground/powdered spices
Ginger (fresh or powdered)

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A Scrub for Wilted Valentine’s Day Roses
Feb 24 2014 | by Larissa Tater

Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and by now, the flowers cultivated for the big day are likely losing their flair. But it can be hard to just throw them out with the ordinary trash; they were so beautiful for so long. And they still smell oh-so-good! There must be something to do with those beautiful roses.

Traditional Chinese medicine principles used roses to improve digestion and nourish the skin; and fresh rose hips, the round portion of the flower just below the petals, boast a high dose of Vitamin C.

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Oh, the Smells of Autumn!
Oct 16 2013 | by

As the falling leaves create a richly colored blanket in the park, and the cooler temperatures invite us to bring out that favorite sweater, nothing quite helps to transition to autumn like breathing in the warm, spicy smells of the season.  At The Woodhouse, it is our desire to help you create a cozy home, full of delicious, soothing smells, while still maintaining a standard of clean air ‘purity’ for your loved ones.  We understand the healthful benefits of pure essential oils, and recommend that you take time learn more about the amazing uses, as well as the safety precautions, with eac

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The Bases for At Home Spa Recipes
Sep 20 2012 | by Dr. Lynda Torrey

 

The Bases for Recipes

(All ingredients are available from your local natural foods market)

Bases

These are the ingredients that make the herbal preparations cohesive as well as therapeutic so everything blends well together.

Himalayan Salts

Use: Bath water or body exfoliation

Benefits:

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Green Tea Toner
Sep 20 2012 | by Naturopathica

Green tea is well known for its antioxidant properties and aloe vera acts as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin. Use this toner after cleansing to recharge your skin and make it glow.


1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves


4 teaspoons green tea leaves


4 ounces distilled water


2 drops lavender essential oil


2 teaspoons aloe vera gel

l
  4-ounce bottle with spray atomizer

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At Home Facial Recipe
Sep 20 2012 | by Dr. Lynda Torrey

 

At Home Facial Recipe

(All ingredients are available from your local natural foods market)

Face Mask

¼ tsp.                       Rosemary Powder for anti-aging and mental clarity

¼ tsp.                       Lavender Flower for sensitivity and balancing (good for all skin)

2 ½ tsp.                    Buttermilk Powder

1-2 tsps.                  Tepid purified water

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At Home Body Exfoliator Recipe
Sep 20 2012 | by Dr. Lynda Torrey

 

At Home Spa Recipes

(All ingredients are available from your local natural foods market)

Body Exfoliant (also great for cellulite)

1 TBLSP.                 Coffee

4 TBLSP.                 Buttermilk Powder

3-4 TBLSPS.           Warmed purified water

 

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At Home Bath Ritual Recipe
Sep 20 2012 | by Dr. Lynda Torrey

 

At Home Spa Recipes

(All ingredients are available from your local natural foods market)

Bath Ritual

¼ C                           Himalayan Salts

¼ tsp.                       Rosemary Powder for pain relief and enhancing mental clarity

¼ tsp.                       Lavender Flower for pain relief and balancing

10 drops                  The Woodhouse Escape Bath Blend

 

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