As warmer weather approaches, the allure of outdoor activities like gardening, hiking, and camping become ever greater as green things emerge once more bringing tidings of spring and the summer to come. This time of year is one of my favorites since it means I get to go outside and enjoy outdoor adventures, especially hiking. […]
Inflammation
The Best Essential Oils for Sore Throat Pain
A sore throat, also known as pharyngitis, is a common viral or bacterial infection that can come out of nowhere and no matter what kind you have, they’re contagious and uncomfortable to deal with. Thankfully, there are a number of potent essential oils for sore throat that help alleviate pain and fight off infection. Today, […]
Essential Oils for Sore Muscles
The beginning of a New Year always marks a time of focused personal improvement whether that be through healthier diet choices or getting our bodies moving. And, while it may be great getting back in the gym, what’s not so great is the almost inevitable muscle soreness that comes with it when you dive in […]
Top 3 Eucalyptus Oil Uses for Health and Well-being
Eucalyptus oil has long been used in ancient Aboriginal folk medicine for its powerful medicinal properties to heal wounds and treat infections. In fact, according to English folklore, an early English settler who had nearly severed his thumb with an ax and was reportedly instructed to use eucalyptus leaves to bind the wound. It healed […]
Do Essential Oils Offer SPF Protection?
On the journey to cleaner greener living, you may have come across more than a handful of articles on how to make your own sunscreen using all natural ingredients. Some of these recipes may even tell you that all you need is some raspberry seed oil and a few specific essential oils to ward off […]
Essential Oils for Sciatica
It is said that over 25 million Americans suffer from some sort of chronic back pain, several million of whom deal with sciatic pain on a regular basis. It’s no wonder considering that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body beginning in the lower back, running through the buttock, and down the […]