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First Aid Healing Boo-Boo Stick Using Essential Oils

December 30, 2018 Gaye Levy 2 Comments

DIY First Aid Healing Stick with Essential Oils | Strategic Living Blog

There are many ways that essential oils can be used to tackle first aid woes created by cuts, scrapes, and abrasions of unknown origins. For me, the one that stands out is a roller ball formula that I fondly call my “Boo Boo Stick”.

When life happens and I cut myself, Boo Boo stick is what I reach for. It is a cinch to make, totally portable, and it does the job. Not only that, it uses oils in my recommended budget-friendly starter kit that includes Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Melaleuca, and Oregano.

You can call this formula a first-aid healing stick, boo-boo stick, “owie” stick, or even a miracle healing stick.  Whatever you decide to call it, it works.   This is what you need to use to aid the recovery of life’s little boo-boos!

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The Snarky and Surprising Truth About Essential Oil Companies

December 13, 2018 Gaye Levy 16 Comments

Snarky Truth About EO Companies | Strategic Living BLog

As you may have surmised, the EO world can be quite snarky. To tell the truth, in my opinion, there is not a whole lot of difference between the premium oil companies that include DoTerra, Young Living, Rocky Mountain, Plant Therapy, Spark Naturals, Florihana, and others.  These are all reputable companies that sell quality products that are 100% pure.  Does this surprise you?

Here are my thoughts.

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The Nuts and Bolts of Essential Oils: A Q&A with George Ure

December 5, 2018 Gaye Levy 3 Comments

Nuts & Bolts of Essential Oils | Strategic Living Blog

I do not talk about it much here on the website, but I am frequently interviewed about this or that.  Mostly, the “this” is about prepping and the corresponding role of women within the context of survivalism.  Lately, the “that” has been about essential oils.

Along those lines, my long-term BFF, George Ure, finally decided to dabble in essential oils. He had questions so I gave him answers. As always, I have strong opinions on the matter but what it all boils down to is that to get started, there are only 5 oils and 2 blends that you really need. All can be purchased for $50 or less.

Here for you are some of my current thoughts on essential oils, presented in a question and answer format.

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DIY Cold and Flu Medicine aka the Cold and Flu Bomb

October 25, 2018 Gaye Levy 6 Comments

Cold and Flu Bomb DIY Cold Medicine | Strategic Living

Wouldn’t you know it?  The day following an interview where I extolled the virtues of an essential oil blend aptly named the “cold and flu blend”, my husband came down with cold symptoms and I had a scratchy throat.  Life is funny that way.

That same day, I went into high gear and began applications of this natural cold and flu medicine three times a day.  In my case, two days was enough because I never developed any additional symptoms.  My husband, however, had a lot of congestion so he has continued the protocol for almost a week.  The good news is that both of us are now fine and had no need to resort to over the counter remedies.  Our natural DIY cold and flu medicine worked.  Of course, I knew it would!

It is my opinion that everyone should have this blend in their arsenal not only for now but for when and if the stuff hits the fan.  It is a do it yourself recipe that you can make yourself.  To the best of my knowledge, it is not available pre-blended.

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Make Your Own Essential Oil Protective & Immunity Blend

September 28, 2018 Gaye Levy 7 Comments

Make Your Own Thieves-Like Essential Oil Blend | Strategic Living Blog

This is the time of year when we all start thinking about protecting ourselves and our homes from flu-causing germs.  While some choose to get flu shots, I prefer to take matters into my own hands with essential oils in general and a protective and immunity blend specifically.  Many of you recognize these type of blends by their reference to thieves or robbers, and most assuredly, every reputable essential oil company will have their own version of this blend.

That said, you can also make this blend yourself, using a handful of popular and readily available essential oils.

There is a lot of speculation as to how this blend got its name, but the brief version of the legend says robbers doused themselves with a protective blend of herbs and spices before stealing from those who had succumbed to the plague.  More about that in a moment.

This all leads to modern day essential oil blends that are commonly used to ward off illness.  I have been using such a blend for almost ten years and have never once had the flu, have only had an occasional cold, and have enjoyed freedom from norovirus and other illnesses experienced by travelers.

Perhaps it has been luck but to my way of thinking, using an EO protective blend adds a layer of insurance against contracting everyday sicknesses that can make you miserable.  That is where the immunity part comes into play.

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