Since ancient times, laurel leaves have been bestowed upon heroic, poetic, and scholarly Greeks and Romans for their prowess in battle, their mastery of imagery with words, and their esteemed contributions to knowledge. Even college students today who finish their studies are awarded a “bachelor” degree which is derived from the word “bacca-laureus” or “laurel […]
Health
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Antiviral
Antiviral essential oils are some of the most powerful and useful essential oils you can have in your medicine cabinet. They help kill germs, viruses, and bacteria in the air and on various surfaces which help keep the spread of cold and flu to a minimum. Simply adding a few drops of your favorite antiviral […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Asthma
Asthma is a condition that affects over 25 million American, especially children and young adults, where the bronchial air tubes in the lungs become inflamed, constricted, and clogged with mucus. Today, it is believed that one in twelve people has asthma compared to 10 years ago when one in fourteen people developed the condition. Symptoms […]
Essential Oils Quick Usage Guide – Addictions
Many foods and substances create a chemical dependency that makes you crave them especially sugar, caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol. They can have a serious effect on the brain and often trick it into releasing dopamine (sometimes up to 10 times more than normal) when those cravings are met. Over time, however, more and more of […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Apathy
Apathy is a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about emotional, social, spiritual, philosophical, or physical life and the world. This state of indifference or the suppression of emotions can lead to one feeling very negative or unhappy, even depressed. It’s fair to say that everyone experiences apathy at one time or another in their […]
Essential Oil Quick Usage Guide – Anxiety
If you’re someone who battles with anxiety day in and day out, then essential oils can be an incredible natural ally to implement into your daily routine. It is estimated that around 75% of Americans experience anxiety at least once a month, usually as a result of the stressors in our modern lives. Anxiety can […]