My Breakfast

This morning was one of those days that my food was SOOO GOOOD I have to talk about it. As the nutrition course instructor I guess I'm expected to eat a certain way, but no matter how healthy, strange, or exotic my food is, I have one huge rule: IT MUST TASTE GOOD!

First, I made a fresh juice of:
1/2 beet with the green tops
3 1/2 apples (I would have used 4 but my kids ate the other 1/2)
3 carrots
7 drops of a kidney yang herbal tonic
1 drop of Cayenne flower essence

Then as I was looking at the other 1/2 of the beet and not wanting to put it away, I chopped it up with the greens and sauteed it in a little ghee (Indian clarified butter) and ume plum vinegar. This went on top of a piece of toast with a quick spritz of black pepper.

MMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!! Sometimes beets are so underrated!

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

According to different sources, there are between 500-700 varieties of the eucalyptus tree. This is one reason there are so many eucalyptus essential oils to choose from. The one thing they all have in common is that they work to open and clear the lungs.

Eucalyptus essential oil is great when diffused into the air. It can also be used topically in diluted blends, but should not be taken orally.

The following are some of the common varieties of Eucalyptus Essential Oil that points out subtle differences in them. My favorite White Sage Landing essential oil stock will vary according to high quality organic oils that are available during each growing season.

Eucalyptus globulus: (aka blue gum) respiratory tract infections, arthritis, wounds, purifying the air. One of the most common types.

Eucalyptus citriodora: lemony, cooling, wind-heat (yellow mucous), insect repellent, mild so good choice for children.

Eucalyptus radiatta or E. australiana: (aka Eucalyptus – Peppermint) menthol, infections of sinus, ear, and kidney, vaginitis. Very gentle.

Eucalyptus dives: strongest topical medicinal value but becoming rare and difficult to find good quality. Eucalyptus macarthii is a good substitute.

Eucalyptus polybractea: (aka blue mallee) antimicrobial, expectorant, coughs and throat infections.

Eucalyptus macarthii: great disinfector, joint and muscle pain, respiratory cleanser.

Eucalyptus smithii: diffuse to clear environment of molds and bacteria.

Learn tons of great information from my On-Line Essential Oils Course series. You can study here at our school in Alaska from anywhere in the world!