Aromatherapy, Not Always or Never, Not Black and White
Aromatherapy, not "always or ever", not "black and white". What do I mean by that? A quick visit to social media can leave a home user dizzy with information, much of it is erroneous; hearing statements like never use on babies, never take internally, and always...
The Risks of Diffusing Essential Oils in the Classroom
The risks of diffusing essential oils in the classroom. If we take into consideration the number of germs that are passed back and forth at school, it is not a surprise that some teachers have considered diffusing essential oils in the classroom. For those with...
Essential Oil Safety for You and Your Family
Aromatherapy is a gift for us all. All aromatherapists should look at you as the whole, unique, beautiful person that you are, not a set of symptoms. Homeostasis is the goal, finding balance, tapping into the body’s own innate healing ability. Herein lies the...
Are you in touch with your pleasures?
Am I happy? Do I follow my bliss? What is my path in life? These are just a few of the many questions that we ask ourselves on a daily basis. Some of us look into the future for our happiness….once I land my perfect job I will be happy. When I move to ____ I will be...
Essential Oils During Pregnancy and Lactation…What’s Safe?
With so much mis-information on the Internet, where do you turn for accurate advice? I give references when possible to do your own research. Even when you get information from someone you trust, you need to do your own homework before utilizing essential oils....
Raw Energy Bites
I enjoy making new things that are not only healthy but will make 10 and 12 year old boys happy, and feel like they are getting a "treat". I make these raw energy bites to be able to provide them with a healthy snack at school, but it is a nice protein snack in...
Three Unsung Herbal Heroes for Winter Health
Guest blog by: Elizabeth Russell M. Ed, HHP, NPM, HRM of Lizbeth Botanicals Staying healthy in the winter can often seem like a challenge. We are under a constant barrage of cold and flu viruses, temperature extremes, and even poor holiday eating habits, which...
Proper Use of Essential Oils in the Bath
Proper use of essential oils in the bath. Not only are the specific oils used in the bath of great importance, safety needs to be considered in how you add them as well. For example, use peppermint with great caution as it can be a very "eye-opening" experience, and...
10 Ways to Feel More Grounded Every Day
This blog first appeared on the ACHS health and wellness blog Developing a wellness plan sounds overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Like most plans for wellness, the hardest part is staying on course. Before we get started, I want to emphasize that wherever you...