The Holistic Ingredient - Marine Collagen Booster with Australian Kakadu and Davidson Plum The Holistic Ingredient - Marine Collagen Booster with Australian Kakadu and Davidson Plum

Sorry, your browser is too old to view our website properly.

Please upgrade here.

Or visit any of these selected pages.

- The Holistic Ingredient.

The Holistic Ingredient

By sharing my thoughts and experiences around the key ‘holistic ingredients’ fundamental in my path to wellness, I hope to educate, inspire and motivate others to better health.

RSS FEED

My Living Blog

Displaying articles across all categories tagged 'DoTERRA'.

Relaxing baby massage balm.

relaxing baby balm recipe

When bath time rolls around Mum/Dad and baby can sometimes do with a bit of relaxing and calming. Baby massage is a lovely practice to introduce to your routine. Herewith a beautiful recipe for that very moment.

How to make toxic free foaming hand wash.

Foaming hand wash recipe

A foaming hand wash recipe that is both simple to make and good for your health. Choose your aroma combination and off you go!

5 of the best kitchen cleaning hacks.

Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

With a few simple ingredients you will simultaneously reduce your toxic load, have THE best smelling house in the street and never walk the cleaning isle of the supermarket again.

How to make toxic-free face serum.

Homemade face serum

Learn how to make your own face serum in 5 minutes; toxic-free skin care that will reduce the signs of aging and promote clear, healthy skin.

Sleep soundly with my favourite DIY essential oil blend.

Essential oil sleep blend

This DIY essential oil blend will bring about feelings of calmness, support better sleep, help balance the nervous system, assist with mood management and promote feelings of tranquility.

Whipped Body Butter Recipe

DIY Whipped Body Butter

A beautiful DIY body butter recipe with essential oils, a nourishing cream that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. It also makes for the most thoughtful of gifts.

Top essential oils for balancing hormones.

Essential oils hormone imbalance

Our hormones cop the blame for SO many of our ups and downs in life but stress and exposure to toxic chemicals can create imbalances. Here are my top essential oils to help you balance your hormones naturally.

DIY natural insect repellent.

DIY insect repellent essential oils

No need to bust out the cork hat this summer! Avoid harmful toxins and keep those pesky bitie-flyie insects away with this natural insect repellent that smells great and is good for your skin.

“Just saying...

... Having an alternating hot and cold shower is better for you than any skin moisturizer you could apply. When you have a hot shower the blood rushes to the skin to keep the body temp down. When cold, it rushes back towards the stomach to maintain the core body temp (of approx. 98.6%) - so the blood is constantly flushing your skin."

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Showers.

... Coconut oil is fantastic for skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis and reduces the appearance of fine lines. It also makes for a dreamy hair treatment. Whack a couple of tablespoons into dry hair and let it soak in for about 20 minutes. Beautiful."

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Coconut Oil.

... Love the one you’re with and love yourself some more. And if you’re not in a relationship consider how lucky you are that you have SO much love to shower – all over yourself!"

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Living Love.

... A good quality yoghurt containing live and active cultures, contains on average 20 percent more protein than the same volume of milk. Look out for brands that provide at least eight to ten grams of protein per serving."

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Living Yoghurt.

... Social support has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, so keeping your social networks alive may well benefit your ticker over time. No excuses then - go call your bestie quick sticks!"

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Friends.

... Ease occasional indigestion by sipping on peppermint tea after your meal. Peppermint improves the flow of bile, which moves food through the digestive tract more quickly. "

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Peppermint Tea.

... Green tea can help rev up your workout. The antioxidants and caffeine contained within increase the metabolic generation of heat. Drink a cup 10 minutes before exercising. "

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Green Tea.

... To ease stress and prepare for bed, soak in a hot bath spiked with lavender essential oil. Play soothing music and let the day drift away..."

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Lavender Essential Oil.

... Dry eyes? Try increasing your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which the body uses to produce tears. Consume higher amounts of these fats and say bye to dry eyes."

There's a yummy recipe for Salmon Pizza in my eBook, A Nourishing Kitchen!

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Salmon.

... Dry skin? Go Avocado! They’re rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Add half an avo to your smoothie, or smash one up on gluten free toast."

For more practical tips to help you on your way to living a healthier life, join our mailing list.

Amy Crawford - tips, just saying... Avocado.