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Essential Oils Backed by Science: Natural Remedies for Summer’s Biggest Ailments

Discover how essential oils like lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus can heal, soothe, and protect—all with science to back it up.

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Kathleen Barnes
August 01, 2025

August 1, 2025

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

We’re in high summer, a time I particularly love. The first harvests are coming in and I’m eagerly awaiting my first tomato harvest. Sadly, the deer helped themselves to most of my garden, but the bright spot is that they apparently don’t like tomatoes.

 And McCall’s my much beloved local farm, now has a bounty of local white corn, tomatoes and peaches. Heaven!

 Take a look at this week’s main article for ways to tackle some of summer’s down sides.

 Be well and stay safe,

Kathleen

Main Article

Harness the power of essential oils backed by science. Discover natural remedies for burns, bites, allergies and more in this healing guide.

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