Natural Pick-Me-Ups for the Fall Season
I feel like the only one in the Northern Hemisphere who isn't raving about how much they love Autumn. Yes, the leaves are stunning and the cooler nights are nice for sleeping, but I find an air of sadness around Fall. Mother Nature is putting her children to bed and...
5 Cozy DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall
Everyone seems to LOVE autumn. Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with this season. My Libra self loves that it's my birthday season and the leaves put on a spectacular show as they change colors. However...autumn also means - as is the motto of House of...
Taking Control of Fall Allergies with Essential Oils
Are you one of the millions affected by allergies? Do they seem to get worse in the autumn months? If so, itís time to taking control of fall allergies so you can enjoy the season like everyone else. Common fall allergy symptoms include: Sneezing Coughing Itchy or...
Fragrant Friday: Bay Laurel/Laurel Leaf Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Today's featured essential oil is a favorite for helping with allergies. I often diffuse it just because it just smells so darn good! If you haven't made the acquaintance of Bay Laurel yet (aka Laurel Leaf), you're in for a treat! Essential Oil of Bay Laurel My...
Organic Aloe Vera Gel: 5 Ways to Use Aloe as an Essential Oil Carrier
You can also listen to a podcast episode on Aloe Vera Gel with Essential Oils Every aromatherapist needs a wide selection of carriers in which to mix their essential oils (read why in my Blending Dilutions Guidelines blog post). No single carrier is going to be right...
Checklist: Tools for a Basic Aromatherapy Blending Kit
As you enter the exciting world of essential oils and aromatherapy, you'll soon discover it can be: a. overwhelming ("what do I buy first?") and; b. expensive ("what can wait and what do I need now?") To simplify your life and help you avoid purchases you don't need...
Essential Oil Blending Guidelines with Dilution Chart
Every week on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest I get questions about blending: “Liz, how strong a blend should I make for my husband's sprained ankle?" “Liz, I want to use essential oils on my children but don't know how much is safe." “Liz, how many drops of...
3 Essential Oil Blends for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome will make you crazy. I know this first hand because I experience it sometimes when I'm riding in a car or airplane. What is Restless Leg Syndrome? I found this definition on WebMD: "People with restless legs syndrome have uncomfortable...
How to Make Calamine Lotion with Natural Ingredients
Those two words “poison ivy” are almost synonymous with the allergic skin reaction many people get from the oils in the plant, and it's no wonder. It's a terrible condition and, though I personally am not allergic to the oils in the poison ivy plant, I sure pity...
Aromatherapy Organizations
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy Web Site: https://www.naha.org E-Mail: info@naha.org PO BOX 27871 Raleigh, NC 27611-7811 Telephone: (919) 894-0298 The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) is an educational, nonprofit organization...