Karen's Place

I remember when I was growing up there was always a withering piece of cut onion sitting on the kitchen windowsill in my Aunty's home. She always said it helps to prevent us getting sick. I also remember when we were bitten by any type of insect my mother would immediately cut an onion in half and rub it on the bite. I carried on these traditions with my own family, but it wasn't until I was older that I looked into just how this dried up piece of onion was stopping us from getting sick and why rubbing onion on a bite always took the sting away. I was amazed to find just how powerful onions are and that they were actually worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. They believed that the onion's rings symbolised eternity. Onions were also a prized food of the wealthy in ancient China. I found so much interesting information about this common vegetable that we have come to think of as just something to add flavour to our meals. My favourite health guru Don Tol...

It is said that we have lost our natural instinct to regularly activate our thymus gland. After puberty, the thymus starts to slowly shrink and become replaced by fat. As modern medicine tries to imitate the roles of a healthy immune system, the system can become even less able to do what it is meant to do. Also known as the happiness point, the thymus gland's role is to keep our life energy vibrating at a high frequency. But when there is an emotional or physical disturbance, it can cause the thymus gland to shrink and cause depletion in this energy which is vital for our health. We have all had times when we grasp or rub our chest when we either get a fright or are suffering extreme stress. Gorillas also pound their chest before going into a battle. Both situations require the thymus gland to be stimulated. In the case of a gorilla thumping his chest before a battle, this would release any fear, increase his energy and prepare his immune system to deal with...

This is what's in my medicine cabinet. They're all safe and they work. -Lemon - I take 2 drops in my drinking water every day to gently detox my body. Works well with Lavender and peppermint for allergies. -Peppermint - We rub on tired muscles, use to open airways, rub on back of neck to cool down, rub on the stomach to help digestion, helps control appetite. -Lavender - Lavender is calming for your mind and your skin. It works wonders on any skin irritations, relieves pain from sore gums and chapped lips. It also helps calm me down. I diffuse it to help sleep. -Oregano - Boosts our immune systems and fights off any bugs. I don't often use oregano as we very rarely catch bugs these days. But it is there if we need it. -Frankincense - Calming, good for skin, cellular health and gives other oils a boost. I also use a drop on my thumb applied to the roof of my mouth for head tension. -Tea Tree - Soothes skin irritations, good for nail health, removes permanent marker fr...

Before I had my kids I never really thought about allergies or toxins. As long as I stayed away from Bactrim antibiotics, due to my reaction to sulfa, I didn't have to worry about them. That was until I started working again after my boys were all in school. Over the course of a few years, I developed more and more allergies and intolerances to so many things. All of a sudden I couldn't touch my cats and dogs without breaking out in hives, sneezing and having itchy eyes. I also noticed when I was working in my garden that certain plants would make me sneeze and itch. I became overloaded with toxic build up and my immune system suffered. I was struggling with so many different allergies. I had to keep a food journal because things that I had eaten all my life started making my stomach bloat and I felt nauseous after almost every meal. I came to realise that I could no longer eat gluten or dairy. I discovered that dairy was causing stomach upsets and contributed to the h...

TriEase TriEase is doTERRA's Seasonal Blend. I love them. I take them daily when the sniffles and the itching starts. Each softgel has equal parts Lemon, Landender and Peppermint essential oils and they work within minutes. It has been a well known blend with essential oil users for years, so doTERRA put them together in a convenient softgel. What an awesome idea. Key Ingredients and Benefits Lemon Peel:  cleansing to the body’s systems and frequently used for respiratory discomfort Lavender Flower:  renowned for its calming and balancing effects Peppermint Plant:  promotes clear breathing and healthy respiratory function Read what Dr. Axe suggests for allergies here . You can buy the softgels  here . However, if you would like to sign up for a wholesale account (no obligations - order when and if you like) and get 25% discount, you can contact me (see below). Related blogs that may interest you - Have you ever thought about what's in your beauty pro...