1,8 Cineole Essential Oils for Respiratory Health
You can listen to the podcast episode below! 1,8 Cineole Molecule This week, I continue with our September theme of Allergies and Respiratory Health and talk about how knowing a little essential oil chemistry can empower you to choose essential oils that support your...
Fragrant Friday: Frankincense Essential Oil Profile Spotlight (Boswellia carterii/Boswellia sacra)
Today's featured aromatic is steeped in history, intrigue, and the sacred. Essential Oil of Frankincense Boswellia carterii | Boswellia sacra My Relationship with Frankincense (the story of a profound experience) In 1997, I had my new massage therapy practice in a...
Seven Essential Oils to Boost Immunity This Winter
Seven Essential Oils to Boost Immunity This Winter Winter brings cozy moments, but it also invites seasonal illnesses like colds and the flu. While no remedy can entirely prevent sickness, essential oils offer natural support to help strengthen your immune system,...
3 Holiday Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Whether you're entertaining a house full of friends and family or relaxing quietly with a book, this holiday season your home will be heavenly scented and cozy with one of these three yummy diffuser blends. One of my favorite method of getting essential oils into the...
The Founding of Aromatherapy: Documentary about René-Maurice Gattefossé
Who was René-Maurice Gattefossé? René-Maurice Gattefossé was a chemist and perfumer who pioneered modern scientific aromatherapy using essential oils for medical applications in the early 20th. His famous story began after he burned his hand while working in his...
Fragrant Friday: Clove Bud Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Clove Bud warms the mind and body, fostering confidence and promoting self-assurance. THE FOUNDATIONS Latin Names: Eugenia caryophyllata syn. Syzygium aromaticum, Note: Top/Middle Geographical source: Zanzibar, Madagascar Plant Part: Flowers, leaves Oil...
Fragrant Friday: Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Today's featured essential oil is sensually sweet and can calm everything from high blood pressure to an angry rage. Women, in particular, respond beautifully to Ylang Ylang. My personal relationship with Ylang Ylang: It's taken me a long time to appreciate Ylang...
The Ultimate Guide to Liquid Castile Soap: Uses, Benefits, and DIY Tips
When it comes to natural, eco-friendly, and versatile cleaning solutions, few products can match the efficiency and all-around benefits of liquid Castile soap. From household cleaning to personal hygiene, this simple yet powerful soap has become a favorite among those...
Fragrant Friday: Sweet Orange Essential Oil Spotlight (Citrus sinensis)
Today's featured oil helps us hold onto the joyful energy of summer year-round! Sweet Orange essential oil is a prime choice when we take life too seriously and forget how to laugh; maybe that's why it's often the favorite essential oil of children. Essential Oil of...
Pink Himalayan Salt in the Kitchen and Bath: 7 Skin and Health Benefits
White Table Salt? No Thank You. Salt has been given a bad rap ever since we discovered that common "sodium chloride" (table salt) can raise blood pressure. But like everything else we put in – and on - our body, the benefits and detriments of salt depend on what kind...