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Ease Hay Fever Naturally with This Essential Oil Remedy

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this simple, yet effective, treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC | Experience LifeNovember 6, 2019

Variety of essential oil

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment, created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead:

1 drop peppermint essential oil
1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop lavender essential oil
1 drop basil essential oil
4 teaspoons coconut oil

Add peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, and basil oils to the coconut oil and rub the blend behind your ears for relief.

This originally appeared as “Good Scents” in the November 2019 issue of Experience Life.

Photography by: Andrea D’Agosto; Prop Styling and Illustration: Alicia Buszczak

Laine Bergeson, FMCHC is an Experience Life contributing editor.

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