Getting a massage is one of the best things you can do for yourself – for both mind and body. You’ll feel the relaxing and therapeutic effects for a long time afterward. But are you aware of the added benefits of essential oils for massage? Essential oils can be added as an accompaniment to any […]
Have you encountered a case of poison ivy? Looking for a way to get rid of it? Did you know that a poison ivy rash is actually an allergic reaction? Over 80% of the population is allergic to the plant. Coming into contact with it leads to a very itchy and angry red rash. As […]
Life’s stressful and we could all use a little peace. Many don’t know calming essential oils can help them find peace in even the most stressful of times. It took more than 150 years for the medical world to embrace essential oils and aromatherapy. The French chemist, M.J. Dumas, was first to study constituents of […]
Proper digestion is essential for overall health and well-being. In today’s society, processed foods full of sugar and fat as well as sugary drinks are all around us but are terrible for digestion. In addition, a busy, stressful lifestyle can also impact your gut health. This matters because healthy digestion is responsible for 80% of […]
Whether you’re just getting started with essential oils or you’ve been using them for some time, you may wonder about how to mix them. How do you know which scents to choose for which purpose? Do you pick a few scents you like, blend them together, and hope for the best? Mixing essential oils is […]
Modern man is rediscovering the amazing uses for lavender oil. Humans are still a part of nature and we still rely on the beauty, bounty, and benefits of the natural world. But, it seems as though we have forgotten that plant life was humanity’s first pharmacy. Through life and death trial and error, our inquisitive […]
If I were to open your medicine cabinet, what would I find? Probably not essential oil perfume. Instead, you have a towering row of manufactured products with ingredients you can’t even pronounce. You probably feel it in your heart that something is just not right with them, but you can’t be sure what exactly it is. […]
Deter Flying Insects Using Essential Oils Finally. Spring is here. If you live in a tropical area that may not seem like such a big deal to you, but I live up in the great white north (otherwise known as Northern Canada). And we suffer through eight months of bitter cold winter every year. So […]
Refresh Your House With Essential Oils A few months ago our family decided to add homemade bone broth into our daily diet. It was great. We enjoyed incredible tasting beef, chicken and turkey broth. And then we decided to get really creative. Let me ask you question. What do you get when you slow cook […]
Essential Oil Chewing Gum Recipe I love to chew gum! It has been a habit of mine for as long as I can remember. My mom and I used to sit together and chew our favorite, “Big Red,” gum together while watching The Price Is Right on our colorless, knob-dial TV. I cherish those memories. […]