Pest Control

Essential Oils

Citronella Essential Oil Benefits: Natural Bug Repellent, Pain Relief & More

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Citronella essential oil is best known as a natural bug repellent, but its benefits go far beyond keeping ...

Natural Home

Homemade Spider Spray with Essential Oils

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY Homemade spider spray is a simple, natural way to help keep spiders out of your home without relying on ha...

Essential Oils

9 Patchouli Essential Oil Benefits for Health & Home

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Patchouli essential oil is steam-distilled or hydrodistilled from the leaves of the Pogostemon cablin plan...

Essential Oils

Peppermint Essential Oil Benefits, Uses & Safety

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Peppermint essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowers and leaves of Mentha × piperita, a hybrid of ...

Essential Oils

Where to Buy Essential Oils: How to Choose the Best Essential Oil Brands

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Knowing where to buy essential oils is not as simple as grabbing the cheapest bottle online, choosing the ...

Essential Oils

Natural Remedies

Homemade Bug Repellent Spray with Essential Oils

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY Essential oils that repel bugs are a simple, family-friendly way to enjoy warm weather without making hars...

Natural Remedies

Parasite Cleanse Protocol Smoothie Recipe for Gut Health

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY The Parasite Cleanse Protocol Smoothie is Mama Z’s food-based gut reset for those beautiful-but-messy fami...

Essential Oils

Lemongrass Essential Oil Benefits: 8 Healing Uses & Safety Tips

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Lemongrass essential oil is one of the most useful “medicinal” oils in the natural health toolbox. Steam-d...

Companion Planting Guide for Organic Gardens

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY A companion planting guide helps you intentionally grow flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental...

Essential Oils

Myrrh Essential Oil Benefits: 8 Healing Uses & Research

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Myrrh essential oil is steam-distilled from the bitter aromatic resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree. Best ...

Essential Oils

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Benefits, Uses, Safety & Blends

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY The “Queen” of essential oils, ylang ylang essential oil is steam-distilled from the fragrant...

Essential Oils

Natural Remedies

Essential Oils for Lice & Natural Hair Treatment Protocol

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY The very thought of head lice can make anyone's skin crawl. But take a deep breath, Mama. Head lice are co...

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Benefits

11 Cedarwood Essential Oil Benefits & Uses for Sleep, Hair & More

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Cedarwood essential oil benefits depend on the species and preparation you are using. Atlas cedarwood...

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Health & Nutrition

Why Is Gluten Bad? A Biblical, Research-Informed Look at Wheat

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Why is gluten bad? Gluten is not automatically bad for everyone, and bread itself is not something...

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Benefits

Basil Essential Oil Benefits: 9 Uses, Research & Safety

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Basil essential oil is steam-distilled from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, the culinary herb we know and...

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Essential Oils

Essential Oils for Bug Bites: Soothing Itch Relief Roll-On

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY This soothing bug bite balm roll-on combines peppermint and lavender essential oils with a nourishing...

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Benefits

Grapefruit Essential Oil Benefits, Uses & Safety

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Grapefruit essential oil benefits come largely from d-limonene, a bioactive terpene that typically makes...

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Herbal Remedies

Essential Oil Ant Killer for Organic Gardens & Landscaping

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY This essential oil ant killer combines citrus essential oils, liquid Castile soap, water, and honey or...

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Benefits

Vetiver Essential Oil Benefits for Focus, Calm & Sleep

Eric Zielinski, DC

QUICK SUMMARY Vetiver essential oil is a thick, earthy, smoky, deeply grounding oil steam-distilled from the roots of...

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Essential Oils

DIY Natural Tick Repellent Recipe: Essential Oil Tick Spray for Skin

Sabrina Ann Zielinski ("Mama Z")

QUICK SUMMARY This DIY natural tick repellent gives your family a simple, non-toxic way to help discourage ticks during...

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Don’t let pests, parasites or creepy crawlies ruin your health or home. These reports and remedies help you take control.