Getting packed and ready to head home to California for some good old fashioned disfunctional family fun … yippy!;) Oddly enough, it’s not endless bickering at Christmas dinner that I’m dreading but what kind of germs I will be picking up on the airplane ride over there! It seems without fail: Fly in a crowded plane [...]
Focus on Tea Tree Oil
When my husband and I went for our honeymoon in Australia, I discovered an essential oil that I thought I knew a lot about but really didn’t – Tea Tree Oil. It is one of the most popular and widely used essential oils, and with good reason. Because of it’s antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral and anticeptic [...]
6 Tips to Prevent a Cold
Last week I came down with a horrible cold. I’m talking sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, fever- the whole shebang. No matter the season, it seems that I’m always vulnerable. So what can we do to stay healthy year round? The answer lies in adopting good habits and strengthening our immune system. Here’s 6 tips to prevent [...]
Natural Ways to Increase Energy
As days get longer and work increases, many people choose to start their day with a caffeinated beverage. However this can cause sluggishness and headaches in the middle of the day. Instead of turning to coffee or energy drinks to get a boost when you’re feeling drained and exhausted, explore these healthy, natural ways to increase [...]
Happy Post – St.Patrick’s Day! 5 Natural Hangover Remedies
So hopefully, you aren’t feelin’ the after-effects of a night of St. Patty’s Day debauchery. While we certainly don’t promote alcohol abuse here at Scandle, we do realize that sometimes one can indulge in one too many green beers. As someone once said, “S**t happens!”;) While I’m sure we all have our own tried-and-true hangover [...]
The Magic of Green Tea
More than ever before, we are overly stressed physically, financially and mentally and living in a toxic environment. So it is important that we take the time to create a chain reaction of profound wellness. Green tea, a simple, inexpensive plant can help promote profound healing and well-being. One type of Japanese green tea is [...]
Winter Woes
Isn’t winter over yet? It seems like we’ve been stuck in this cold, dry and dreaded season for months now. The cold fronts and winter flurries certainly have not been very friendly. If it’s been winter for so long, can’t Mother Nature just take a break? The trees look dead, our dogs don’t want to [...]
Craving Cranberries
Cranberries are a delectable treat served next to your turkey for Thanksgiving, but cranberries aren’t just for the holidays anymore. The cranberry is one of three fruits native to North America that is grown for commercial purposes. It was the Native Americans that first discovered how versatile this fruit was, using it for food, dye [...]
Eucalyptus Oil and Its Many Uses
Eucalyptus is a flowering tree, native to Australia. This tree amazes us not only in appearance, but also by the many uses we receive from its oils. The rainbow eucalyptus is found in Southeast Asia, and is the only source of natural eucalyptus in the northern hemisphere. Eucalyptus has a strong medicinal smell that is [...]
Massage before burnout
As the holiday season sets in, not only should you be concerned with the cold season (here are some natural tips to prevent it) but burnout can get serious too. With shopping, holiday planning and heavier work loads, most symptoms associated with it pop up this time of year. There are two levels of burnout: [...]
