If you’ve ever had to cram in a whole meal within a 30-minute lunch break, then you know how it feels to eat under stress. Before I quit my day job I used to do this 5 days a week. Stuff down a snack, check my text messages, and use the restroom in under 15 […]
Health
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 […]
Essential oils for Digestion
Did you know that it’s not only what we eat that affects our digestion but also our ability to digest, absorb, assimilate, and eliminate food? For optimal digestion, the body must be in a state of “rest and digest” also known as the parasympathetic state. Once in this state, we are able to enjoy food […]
Essential Oils for Inflammation
Hippocrates once said “All disease begins in the gut” and his words have never rung truer more than now. High levels of stress and the constant on the move vibe that’s become the norm has driven us to sicknesses that never used to plague the masses. People didn’t used to have piles of stuff to […]
Essential Oils for Sleep
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, […]
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 […]