If you’re interested in essential oils, then you’ve probably heard of copal essential oil. This versatile, powerful, and somewhat lesser-known oil comes from the resin of the copal tree and has been used for centuries in traditional Central and South American healing practices as a spiritual incense, perfume, as well as a potent medicine for […]
Chai Tea Sugar Scrub
It’s finally Fall, and although it doesn’t feel like Autumn here in Southern California, I’m excited for the cooler weather to come. The mornings are just beginning to get that nip in the air, signaling the return of my favorite season. That means I get to break out the chunky sweaters, swap out the jersey […]
How To Stay Focused While Working From Home
I don’t know about you, but it feels like 2020 is going to be a looong year! Due to recent events and the fact that many of us are working from home, the past few months have crawled by at a snail’s pace, weekdays are the new weekend, and everything is just blending together. What […]
Rose Essential Oil Benefits and Properties
Known for their exquisite and intoxicating aroma and visual beauty, roses have graced some of the fondest and happiest memories of our lives. There is a reason roses are the symbol of love, the opening of the heart, friendship, and intimacy. It’s one of my most treasured oils and one that I covet over all […]
5 Essential Oil Blends for Nausea
Whether you’ve come down with the stomach flu, are in the throes of morning sickness, or are an uneasy traveler, essential oils can help alleviate the symptoms of nausea. If you’re like me, you would do just about anything to help take the edge off when you’re feeling queasy. The mere sensation is downright miserable, […]
Essential Oils for Aerobic Exercise
One of my favorite ways to stay fit and get my blood pumping is by doing some form of aerobic exercises like HIIT, jogging, swimming, and other forms of cardio. But I didn’t always relish the idea. As someone who has physical-activity-induced asthma, I never thought it would ever be possible for me to do […]