My Holistic “First Aid” Kit-Essential Oils Herbs & Homeopathy
The variety of choices for a holistic first aid kit is quite exciting for the DIY’er in you and goes well beyond essential oils. Just about anything can be handled well with holistic remedies, and there are a plethora of options. I will be going over at a few of those...
No 1,8 cineole? Other respiratory essential oils for kids
Aromatherapists have written articles about the safety of the constituent 1,8 cineole, specifically Eucalyptus radiata, Eucalyptus globulus, and Eucalyptus smithii. You’ll read plenty of articles as to why this constituent is not safe for children and not to...
Why Is It That Essential Oils Don’t Always Work
Why Is It That Essential Oils Don’t Always Work. Does this topic surprise you? It is true, there are times that essential oils do not work as we think they should, and many instances where what works amazingly well for one individual does not for another. There...
What does self-care look like for you?
What does self-care look like for you? No matter which way you slice it, more often than not we as adults struggle with self-care. Ironically enough, many of us in the healing field commonly have issues in this area. I think the reason for this is we are constantly...
Essential Oils And Our Microbiome (AKA…Our Gut Bugs)
Essential Oils And Our Microbiome (AKA…Our Gut Bugs). There have been many blogs stating that essential oils are great for our gut health, and that they provide us with a healthy microbiome. The issue with statements like these is that people walk away from reading...
Essential Oils for the Youngest in the Home
Essential oils for the youngest in the home. As someone that focuses on essential oil safety above all else, I tend to talk about why specific oils or methods of use are not safe. Today I want to shift focus to what essential oils are safe and look at them in a bit of...
Rosemary Essential Oil for Memory-What the Research Shows
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil. Touted as a memory enhancer. What does the research show? How can we harness it? What about safety? There are 4 chemotypes of Rosemary essential oil, the two studies I am about to talk about cover the one you are likely...
My Top 5 Aroma Books To Cozy Up With This Fall
With so many books on essential oils and aromatherapy, it can be overwhelming to pick one that you know you are going to enjoy, learn from, and best of all....be inspired! With more than a few dozen aroma books on my shelves, I have picked out my top 5 to share with...
What Is Your Why? What fuels your passion for what you do?
What Is Your Why? What fuels your passion for what you do? I was asked this question yesterday by a wise soul, and although it seemed like quite a simple question in the moment, I found it is a question I need to be asking and reminding myself of a lot more than I...