Mama Bear

If you're like me and get ate up by mosquitoes, you're in luck today!

Everyone is familiar with mosquitoe bites. Itchy, painful, you just can't wait for it to go away. There's no need to wait if you got the right essential oils.

Lavender oil helps with the pain and swelling.

Peppermint is good for a cooling itch-relief effect.

Tea tree can calm inflammation and prevent infection.

WARNING ⚠️: Always mix a drop of your chosen essential oil with a safe carrier oil to dilute it before applying it to the skin. Do not put oils on open scratches or bleeding bites.

To mix with a base just add 1 drop of essential oil to 1 teaspoon of a carrier oil like coconut, jojoba, or sweet almond oil.

For the spiritual folks out there, cinnamon is one of the most common spices used in spellwork. A powerful, versatile ally with it's warmth and high vibrations. It lends an extra kick to any spell or manifestation.

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Energy: Active, warming, fast-acting

Abundance: Cinnamon can be used in luck or abundance spells when you need to draw in money or just plain luck. Got a job interview? Cinnamon helps manifest success and prosperity.

Speed: add cinnamon to any herbal mixture or charm to help your other intentions manifest faster

Protection & Cleansing: ever feel like the energy around you is heavy or stale? Need a pep in your step? A fresh start? Cinnamon's got you. Just burn or simmer cinnamon to get rid of the bad vibes and protect your desired space

Love & Lust: Cinnamon has a long history of being a traditional aphrodisiac making it a great spice for love and lust spells

Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants like cinnamaldehyde. Although it won't lower blood sugar, it helps support healthy blood sugar levels in diabetics like myself as it helps your body use insulin better to lower sugar levels. It's a great addition to a healthy routine especially for type 2 diabetics

It can reduce swelling and inflammation for those who have health issues that come with inflammation.

If you struggle with having high levels of cholesterol you're in luck! it reduces total cholesterol, bad cholesterol, and triglycerides as well as help prevent the hardening of artery walls.

WARNING ⚠️: might cause a short-term drop in blood pressure.

Ceylon cinnamon has less coumarin, which is safer for your liver if you eat it often.

About half a teaspoon or less per day is generally safe and helpful.

Add Epsom salt to your bath to help reduce muscle tension and joint inflammation. 1-2 cups is all you'll need. I myself use this paired with lavender oil when my leg slips out of the socket in my hip. Of course, it's more effective after it's put back in place. Pairing with lavender oil helps give a little extra relief from aches and swelling. Great for sprains or stubbed toes.

Adding lavender oil to your bath is a fantastic way to shed any dead skin you may have. Especially if you tend to have thick skin on the bottom of your feet. No need to buy pricey sugar scrubs or make your own when you can use lavender oil for the same results. You'll feel smooth as butter afterwards.