You see, one of my favorite supplements for lowering cortisol, a phosphorylated serine (not phosphatidylserine) product was unavailable for a period of several months. It was the only product on the market of its kind, and other alternatives didn't seem to work as well for me and other people. Essential oils vitality I've been using essential oils personally for a long time, longer than I have been a nutritionist actually, so I decided to look into the research on which essential oils might help.
From hot apple cider to baked goods in the oven, there's a candle for every fall scent. As much of a sucker as I am for fragrant candles, several years ago I decided to cut down on my candle spending. While my grandma's olla aromática recipes can compete with any high-end candle (and win), I don't always have the time to leave a pot simmering on the stove all day.
Essential oils are natural, long-lasting and multi-purpose. Extracted from plants, they offer powerful health-supporting benefits, making them ideal for survival kits. Some of the best essential oils for emergencies are lavender (stress relief), lemon (disinfectant) and peppermint (energy boost, cooling effect). Essential oils can repel insects, deter pests and provide mild sun protection when mixed with carrier oils. Always dilute oils before skin application, avoid ingestion (unless food-grade) and keep them away from pets and children.
You can use these two pantry staples - vanilla extract and baking soda - either alone or together for an even bigger burst of freshness at a fraction of the cost, without even leaving the house to purchase a new bottle. The vanilla extract and baking soda make a simple DIY air freshener that will have you saying goodbye to the spray cans and hello to a sweet new way of sprucing things up.