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...
Stress….it affects the whole family!
Is there anyone that is stress-free? Some say that a small amount of stress is healthy, as well as that there is “good stress” and “bad stress”. There is one thing I can agree with, that stress reduction is just as important as stress management…and this all starts...
Aromatic Medicine VS Taking Essential Oils Internally
Did that title leave you scratching your head? It was meant to. Completing my advanced training in Aromatic Medicine showed me that there is quite a difference between the two. What is the difference between aromatic medicine vs taking essential oils internally? Here...
Who Is Our Competition In The Aromatherapy Community
Much has changed, yet everything remains the same in the aromatherapy community. Despite what I see and hear, I remain true to me, and more importantly to all of you....as helping others is my life calling. I spend plenty of time in self-reflection to be able to...