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Oil pulling with coconut oil has taken the internet by a storm and for all the good reasons. From celebs to influencers, everyone has been talking about oil pulling and its numerous benefits. While it is a highly recognized trend right now, did you know that oil pulling with coconut oil goes back centuries? It finds its mention in ancient Indian texts and is a common practice in many cultures.  Today we will look into what is oil pulling and why do oil pulling using coconut oil! Let’s understand if it is just another trend or if there are some...

Black seed oil is an extract from the seeds of Nigella sativa and is often also known as kalonji oil or black cumin oil. It can be of multiple types depending on the extraction process. There’s cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, refined, and unrefined black seed oil. Since their composition slightly varies with variety, it also governs which one to use for skin, cooking, manufacturing, etc. Black seed oil contains linoleic acid, Thymoquinone, and other fatty acids that make it great for skin and health. Health Benefits Of Black Seed Oil While black seed oil has been a staple in many cultures, cosmetic...

Keeping the hygiene of your bed and other furnishing intact can sound daunting if you get infested by bed bugs. These seemingly small insects can create havoc and leave one sleepless. Especially, if you are living in areas with high humidity like Florida or California, bed bugs seem to keep coming back. While chemical based bed bugs solutions are more concrete and full proof, sometimes natural alternatives can also be helpful. Tea tree oil is one such essential oil. While some people swear by tea tree oil to help remove bed bugs, let’s look at what Science and research has...

If you are looking for home remedies for fleas then we’ve got a list of natural scents that repel fleas. Fleas dislike the smell of natural essential oils like lavender, bergamot, grapefruit, rosemary and tea tree. Using these essential oils with diffusers, candles or generally for aromatherapy can help keep fleas away. It can potentially help get rid of those tiny but nasty flying creatures that subtly keep annoying you. Whether it is kitchen, bedroom, toilet or even office space, our list of smells that fleas dislike compliment every environment.  What Scent Do Fleas Hate? Fleas hate scents that contain...

Burning essential oils is one of the most traditional ways to harness their benefits. From the inception of aromatherapy, practitioners have been burning essential oils to spread their aroma and therapeutic properties. Not only does this fill any space with a pleasant fragrance but some essential oils also keep germs away. But does this mean you light the next essential oil you get on fire? Absolutely not! There are important practices and safe ways to use essential oils but most importantly can you burn essential oils? Let’s find out! Can You Burn Essential Oils? Yes, you can burn essential oils...

Healthy eating patterns have a great influence on mental and physical well-being. A nourished diet with a balanced composition of vitamins and essential fats reduces the risk of many lifestyle disorders and heart ailments. But on an honest note, we often undermine these factors and face nutritional deficiencies.  Cooking oil plays a major role in developing healthy eating patterns. High-calorie, saturated oils like palm oil can lead to increased cholesterol levels and cause inflammation in the body. Whereas, natural oils like rice bran oil and sunflower oil serve as the best cooking oils. There is a rising debate about the...