Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Anemia is something the woman in my family have struggled with for years. It seems it is something that gets worse with age and this week my mother is going for Iron injections to help boost her up a little. I too have suffered from “borderline Anemia” of the years too. I am not sure if these suggestions by Dr Axe work, but they are certainly worth a try. Treat Anemia at home.
When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.
Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!
Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.
Base:
Essential Oil Blend (for adults):
Optional for kids under 5:
Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.
Having read some of “Dr” Axe’s other recommendations, I advise any sensible person to shun him/her like the plague. If you suspect an iron/mineral deficiency or have been diagnosed with one, take your doctor’s advice, instead of obeying some stranger on the internet.
If you want to know more about a medical topic, go to a reliable source such as WebMD or the Mayo Clinic website.