Meaningful restful sleep is defined as the ability to fall and stay asleep easily throughout the night. It is critical for all facets of health and wellbeing that we get at least 8 hours of undisturbed sleep. This time allows our body to rest and repair itself, balance blood sugar levels, reset our energy reserves, […]
Common Aromatherapy Terms You Need to Know
As you continue to grow your knowledge in regards to the history, extraction methods, use, precautions, and therapeutic benefits of essential oils, you will undoubtedly come across terms you may not be familiar with. It is important for budding aromatherapists to be able to identify and define these terms in order to better understand the […]
Essential Oils for Bug Bites and Stings + Recipes!
This time of year, when the days become longer, sun-shot, and balmy are some of the most magical. It means long days at the beach, summer camping trips, BBQs, and evenings spent by the fire pit with friends, family, and loved ones. Unfortunately, these days also invite a few unwanted guests who enjoy the days […]
Does Tea Tree Oil Kill Lice?
Almost everyone has, at one time or another, experienced an infestation of lice whether it was from sharing things at school or catching it from your child who brought the little beasties home. In any case, having lice is a rather unpleasant experience since no one likes the idea of creepy crawly things living on […]
12 Thieves Essential Oil Uses for Everyday Wellness
If you’ve heard anything about essential oils and their affinity for supporting vitality even in the face of a deadly plague, then you know the story behind four thieves oil. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the tale, suffice to say that over 25 million Europeans succumbed to the bubonic plague from 1346-1665, […]
How to Use Essential Oils for Acne in 4 Steps
Acne used to be one of those things I struggled with for YEARS until I learned how to heal it and keep it from coming back. Aside from the usual lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet, getting more exercise, controlling stress, and sleeping more, I used specific essential oils for acne in my homemade […]