Article courtesy of BCHA Professional RHT member Holly Fourchalk – Ph.D., HNM, MH, HT, RHT

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There are several healthy ways to keep bugs at bay, during the summer, here is one way

It used to be called 4 Thieves Vinegar – easy to make at home

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp dried food – grade lavender
• 2 tbsp dried mint
• 2 tbsp dried sage
• 2 tbsp dried thyme
• 4-8 fresh garlic cloves minced

Directions:

• Combine in a glass jar
• Add 32 oz of apple cider vinegar
• Cover tightly – but not with a metal lid (if you have a metal lid- cover opening with plastic wrap first so the vinegar doesn’t react with the metal)
• Leave in dark, cool place for 6 – 8 weeks
• Shake gently and strain into another bottle
• Pour 1/4 C  into a 1 C bottle with sprayer
• Fill with 3/4 C water

Spray onto clothes and/or body when needed.

Do your research, have fun and enjoy the summer.

 

About the Author:

Dr Holly, has a genetic disorder and therefore a passion about health. With a PhD in Research, Design & Analysis;  in Psychology: Endocrinology; MA in Herbal Medicine; Dr of Natural Medicine; PhD Nutrition; Advanced Ayurveda Practitioner; Homeopathy, Reflexology; Energy Practitioner; Hypnotherapy & more, she has written 25 books and teaches around the world.

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