Growing up, going to the dentist was a monthly occurrence, one of which I hated dearly. I remember hiding from my mother before appointments hoping we’d either make it in too late for them to take me or not make it all. Unfortunately, my mother was adept at finding my hiding places and stuffing me […]
Essential Oils for Treating Hay Fever Naturally
With the introduction of chemicals in our homes, food, personal care products, and environment for the past 100 years, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis and other associated allergies continue to rise. Today, it is believed that up to 60 million Americans, especially children, suffer from hay fever and seasonal allergies. This overreaction by the body’s […]
Essential Oils for Specific Skin Types
Skincare can be so daunting! There are literally thousands of different protocols for maintaining (or reclaiming) our youthful glow, fixing skin issues like acne, sun damage, and aging, and just a dizzying amount of lotions and potions for every skincare “need” imaginable. Sifting through it all can be intimidating and fruitless if you don’t know […]
Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antiviral Essential Oils and How to Use Them
Did you know that all essential oils are to some degree antibacterial? Some even have a combination of antibacterial, anti fungal, and antiviral properties that can help us stay healthy and fight off infection. Since we live in an environment that is essentially covered in microbes, I thought it prudent to include a post about […]
The Maximum Dilution for 400 Essential Oils
In the world of aromatherapy, you will often come across the recommended maximum dilution for essential oils, but what does this mean exactly? In essence, it is the maximum amount of a particular essential oil that can be applied diluted to the skin without causing sensitization; the exposure to an allergen that results in the […]
Essential Oils for Fever Relief
As uncomfortable as they can be, fevers are actually one of the body’s most powerful defense mechanisms. They’re a good indication that the body is fighting back against infection or disease by raising the body’s temperature in order to eradicate the threat. Sometimes, however, a fever can soar over 104 degrees for a bit too […]