Oils, Salves, & Body Care Archives - Kami McBride

What to Do for Headaches: Easy Herbal Rollerball

Kami McBride — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:33:06 +0000

I can always tell when a headache’s coming on. I’ll get a dull throb in the back of my head or heaviness around my eyes. If I catch it soon enough, I’m usually okay. Sometimes all I need is a large cup of hot water or dandelion root tea and some deep breaths while walking […]

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Vagus Nerve Soothing Massage Salve Recipe

Kami McBride — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:43:03 +0000

Have you ever felt tension build up in your shoulders and stay there? I notice it happens when I’ve had too much on my mind. That’s your vagus nerve doing its thing. It starts at the base of the brain and moves down through the neck, touching the heart, lungs, and belly. It’s part of […]

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Whipped Rose Tallow Body Butter Recipe

Kami McBride — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:19:21 +0000

Beef tallow seems to be all the rage these days for skin care, but it’s actually been around for centuries. My students keep asking me about it, and I’m seeing it popping up everywhere on social media and in online shops. Comments I see about tallow tell me a lot of people are a little […]

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Anointing with Oil: 3 Ritual Anointing Oils for Self-Healing

Kami McBride — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:06:44 +0000

Most of us don’t think twice about slathering on lotion after a shower. We do it on autopilot, usually while rushing to get dressed or thinking of the day ahead. But today, I would like to inspire you with another way to love and care for your body: anointing with herbal oil. This approach isn’t new. […]

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Make Your Own Lavender Whipped Body Butter: Clean Beauty for Luscious Skin Without the Xenoestrogens

Kami McBride — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:48:41 +0000

Healthy skin care starts with the ingredients you choose, and that’s why I make my own body care products at home! Store-bought moisturizers might look good on the shelf, but it’s time to get serious about what you put on your skin. Even the ‘natural’ stuff in the store is full of synthetic fragrance and […]

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Herbal Breast Massage for Lymphatic Support

Kami McBride — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:28:48 +0000

Breast Massage and Body Tracking Self-breast massage is an integral part of my self-care. Like morning tea or soaking my feet in an herbal foot bath at the end of the day, breast massage is one of the many herbal self-care habits that help me take care and stay in tune with my body. Herbal […]

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Quick Rosemary Hair Oil Recipe

Kami McBride — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:57:16 +0000

You know those mornings when you catch your reflection and think, okay, time to give my hair some care! Whether it’s dryness, you realized you have less hair than you used to or that feeling that your scalp’s just not happy, sometimes your hair lets you know it’s time for some love. That’s where my […]

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How to Make Herbal Body Oil for a Soothing Bedtime Routine

Kami McBride — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:40 +0000

You know how important sleep is for your health! There are endless tips on the internet about how to tweak your lifestyle for a better night’s sleep, but in this neck of the woods, we talk about herbs! How can you use herbal routines to help get the rest you need? For starters, it’s helpful […]

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How Do You Make an Oat Bath for Itchy Skin?

Kami McBride — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:22 +0000

Itchy skin can be incredibly bothersome, and it can happen at any time—whether from: Bug bites Poison oak or poison ivy Dry or hot climate Dry skin Dehydration Anxiety One thing many people don’t realize is that a key ingredient for relief might be as close as your kitchen pantry. Of course, with a holistic […]

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Comfrey Salve Recipe: The Balm You’ll Love for Bumps and Bruises

Kami McBride — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:00:53 +0000

Bumps and bruises are part of life. That said, some of us get bumped and bruised a little more often than others. Whether you’re accident-prone or have rough-and-tumble little ones, mixing up a batch of this comfrey salve recipe ensures you’ll have a comforting balm on hand for those “ouch!” moments. I really do not […]

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The Art of Scalp Oiling

Kami McBride — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:31 +0000

It’s no secret that I love using herbal body oils from head to toe, and my hair and scalp are no exception. Depending on your heritage, you might’ve grown up with scalp oiling as part of your hair care routine – or you might be wondering why anyone would even think of putting oil on […]

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Body Glow Honey: Herbal Body Scrub Recipe

Kami McBride — Mon, 29 May 2023 13:00:21 +0000

Tens of thousands of manmade chemicals are now circulating in our environment. Your skin care and body care products are not the place to pick up more toxins! You want to love your body and nourish it with treatments that are free of chemicals and full of the healing benefits of the amazing plants. This […]

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