Complementary Therapies to Support Mental Wellness
Complementary Therapies to Support Mental Wellness According to the World Health Organization, mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work...
PTSD, the Olfactory System and Essential Oils
I speak often about collaboration, not competition. I recently invited a fellow friend, colleague, and brilliant aromatherapist Rehne Kuik Burge CA to be a guest blogger and share her expertise with you, and that is "PTSD, the Olfactory System, and Essential...
Feed Your Child’s Focus Naturally…ADHD and more….
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Concentration Is the act or process of concentrating: the state of being concentrated Focus A point of concentration After working in a school for almost a year, I have seen quite a lot and its left me...
Is there a SUPERIOR essential oil company?
Which essential oils are the purest? Which ones are the only therapeutic grade oils? I jest with these questions, because there is simply not one superior company, one that gets the superior standard gold star, the only one safe for internal use, the best above the...
Flower Power Coffee Co-CBD-your daily dose in your morning brew!
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has gained popularity in recent months due to its many proven health benefits. The form that you use is important, as not all are equal. Remember in my essential oil safety lessons, where I go into great detail on how essential oil and water do...
The Art of Self-Love: A Holistic Journey to Breast Health
In the pursuit of overall well-being, it's crucial to extend our self-care practices to an often-neglected aspect—our breasts. This article explores evidence-based approaches to breast health, dispelling myths and highlighting mindful choices for a more profound...
My Top Uses for Hydrosols-Essential Oils Secret Prize
The word hydrosol is a chemistry term meaning “water solution”. It is derived from the Latin hydro, meaning, “water”, and sol, for “solution”[1]. My top uses for hydrosols-essential oils secret prize! When steam distilling plants for their essential oil, there are two...
Back to School Essential Oils and More!
As children everywhere let out collective moans and groans, and parents secretly smile…mixed with a little bit of nostalgia, it is time to send them back to school. This is the time when the Internet and social media starts exploding with ‘top essential oils for back...
Essential Oils and Placenta Encapsulation
I was honored to work with the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts to write a piece about the safety concerns surrounding using essential oils in the encapsulation process. Here is a link to the original article, if you are considering placenta encapsulation,...