Can You Ingest Essential Oils? One of the biggest questions everyone asks about using essential oils is “Is it safe to ingest essential oils?” and “Is it effective?” To answer both of these important questions we have to turn to the field of toxicology. What is Toxicology? The field of toxicology is often misunderstood. When […]
Essential Oil Basics
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils If you didn’t know already I’m a self-proclaimed essential oil addict. My collection is staggering. I mean, who really NEEDS over 80 different essential oils in their life? Well, I guess I do! And perhaps you do too 😉 Essential oils can be used for SO MANY different things […]
Essential Oils for Stress
These days stress is a constant companion. Our relationship with stress is so intertwined it’s immediately noticeable how much relief we get while sinking into a hot bath, take time to meditate, go for a walk, and of course when we go on a relaxing vacation. It has become the shadow that follows us around […]
Where to Start with Essential Oils
Beginning your journey using essential oils can be a challenging thought. Just how do you achieve optimal health using these concentrated essences? Most people are excited to get their oils but when they do they often end up collecting dust on the shelf. This is because it’s hard to know where to start. There are […]
How to Use Essential Oils
There are so many ways to use essential oils I couldn’t possibly put them all in one post. For those of you who are new the world of essential oils, this is a great starting point to get you familiar with a few great uses and applications. Have fun with it and experiment! How to […]
The Beginners Guide to Essential Oils- Part 2
Hippocrates once said that “The path to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage everyday”. While it may seem impossible for people of the 21st century to enjoy such luxuries in our busy and bustling lives, Hippocrates was definitely onto something. In today’s society, our day to day lives are a […]