Blog — natural health

Fish Oil - Herbs & Supplements for Prevention & Longevity

February 07, 2019 • Kristyn Bango • fish oil • natural • natural health • supplements

Why do we love fish oil of prevention and longevity because when it comes to multi-purpose supplements this one is up at the top of the list.

The Hidden Ingredient: Looking at Labels

September 14, 2016 • Kristyn Bango • Anti Aging • aromatherapy • beauty • carrier oil • choosing • exfoliate • green • green beauty • homemade • hydrating • natural health • Natural Skin Care • nutrients • organic skin care • skin • skin care • skincare • soap

We are conditioned to look at labels on our food but have you ever thought about looking at the ingredients on your soap, moisturizer or makeup.

Essential Oils for Anxiety

April 01, 2016 • Kristyn Bango • anxiety • aromatherapy • essential oils • essential oils safety • natural health • stress • stress relief • volatile oil

There have been several studies conducted on the use of essential oils for situational anxiety. In 2011 a study evaluated the effects of inhaling bergamot essential oil on the overall regulation of the autonomic immune system ( the part of the nervous system responsible for control of bodily functions such as breathing, heartbeat and digestion).

How to Choose Essential Oils

March 16, 2016 • Kristyn Bango • aromatherapy • choosing • essential oils • natural health • organic • skin care • volatile oil

There are a few things to look for when choosing the essential oils you use in your home. I want to first start off by saying I have no brand affiliations and the information you receive here it completely unbiased and applicable to all essential oils no matter what brand you choose.

Lemon Balm: A sweet tea with amazing benefits

February 25, 2015 • Kristyn Bango • anitviral • anxiety • bee balm • bees • gardening • heralist • herbal • herbal remedies • herbalism • herbs • infusion • insomnia • lemon balm • loose leaf • natural • natural health • precautions • relief • remedies • safety • tea • usage

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a sweet scented member of the mint family. This herb is an easy to grow perennial that does well in zones 4-9. Lemon balm is native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia regions. The name Melissa is derived from a greek word meaning bee leaf, due to honey bees fondness to this plant. It is said in ancient Greece sprigs of lemon balm were placed into beehives to attract wandering honeybee swarms and around the outsides of hives to prevent bees from swarming.