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Category: Physical Health

Collection of recipes for essential oil blends for relaxation and energy
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21 Useful Essential Oil Blends for Relaxation & Energy

Posted on April 1, 2018April 8, 2018 by Ellen

I love to use essential oils both topically and in a diffuser. Although I was introduced to essential oils over a decade ago, it was…

DIY laundry detergent ingredients
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4-Ingredient DIY Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent

Posted on March 25, 2018April 6, 2018 by Ellen

For two years I’ve been buying homemade laundry detergent at a local art and craft show. When I ran out and had a few more…

Essential oils beginner's guide
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Essential Oils Beginner’s Guide

Posted on February 19, 2018April 2, 2018 by Ellen

About 10 years ago, my massage therapist introduced me to essential oils. Back then, I mainly use oils to help with muscle tension and sinus…

Yoga Lessons
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Practical Things I Learned From Yoga

Posted on February 12, 2018February 8, 2018 by Ellen

(Thank you to my guest author, Beth Dyer, who is a Holistic Wellness and Yoga Coach.) When people ask me if there are really any…

Harmful chemicals to avoid in makeup
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Makeup Ingredients to Avoid (And the Non-Toxic Makeup to Use Instead)

Posted on November 3, 2017December 2, 2017 by Ellen

Do you read makeup labels like you read food labels? After reading this post by my guest author, Deja Cronley from DejaVuOrganics.com, you’ll be better…

Cleaning you house with essential oils
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Using Еssential Oils to Сlean Your House

Posted on October 22, 2017December 12, 2017 by Ellen

In the past few years I’ve been becoming much more conscious of bath and body products I use. One-by-one, I’ve eliminated products that have ingredients…

Gym Time
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How Successful People Fit in Gym Time

Posted on September 15, 2017November 3, 2017 by Ellen

Much appreciation for guest author John Parker, owner and author of The Manly Zone. To be fit does not end with physical fitness and the…

Tooth Sensitivity
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Enjoy your food again. Kiss sensitivity good bye!

Posted on August 8, 2017October 24, 2017 by Ellen

(Guest post by Dr. Toni.) Are there days that you can’t enjoy some ice cream or chocolate because of tooth sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity plain and…

Yoga for the body and mind
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Yoga for the Body AND Mind

Posted on July 23, 2017November 3, 2017 by Ellen

  A journey of thoughts. Thank you to my guest author, Lily Noova. Lily writes about her experiences with personal development, including this post about…

Daisy
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The Joys of Walking

Posted on June 25, 2017November 3, 2017 by Ellen

There are so many benefits of walking. Of course we all know walking is good for your health. But even more so, I appreciate what…

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Blog author, Ellen Burgan

Ellen Burgan is a lifestyle blogger who practices and inspires others to lead a positive, healthful lifestyle. She shares strategies for building good daily habits, breaking bad ones, and ultimately becoming your best, happy self. Ellen also has 30+ years of experience as a business analyst.

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