In today's fast-paced world, finding effective natural remedies to support overall health and well-being has become increasingly essential. Among the options available, Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) emerges as a potent botanical ally, offering a myriad of benefits ranging from improved sleep to e...

Nasal inhalers are a great way to gain the therapeutic benefits essential oils offer. They are for personal use, so you don’t have to consider others around you, such as pets, small children, or your work colleague in the next cubicle. There are specific ailments that will benefit from aromatherapy ...

In this article, we will explore the benefits of Lemongrass essential oil and learn how to make a natural mosquito repellent. Where do we get lemongrass essential oil? It is steam distilled of the fresh leaves or grass of the plant after they have been partially dried. In its proper pure form, the o...

Lemon Essential Oil is at the top of the list of essential oils that you should add to your home stock. Not only is the aroma so fresh and uplifting, but this essential oil also has a natural chemical makeup that makes it a perfect choice for ridding your home of unwanted germs. Limonene is the chem...

Why Take an Epsom Salt Bath?

Why is adding Epsom salt to your bath so beneficial? Honestly, I have always been a shower person. Before, a couple of years ago, I don’t think I had taken a bath since I was a child. I sat in a salt bath pool on a trip to a spa with a couple of girlfriends a few years ...

One of the best places to start when looking to use more natural products on your skin is a deodorant that has clean, natural ingredients. There is a lot of studies out there pointing to toxic substances that put us at risk for certain disease and complications from conventional antiperspirants and ...

So, you have learned that antiperspirants can potentially be hazardous to your health. Now you want to stop using them and start using a natural deodorant. Great! Congratulations on switching to natural deodorant and not risking the potential damage down the road. There are a few things, however, th...

In this article we will explore four benefits of Eucalyptus essential oil.  You may need a “bounce in your step” to lift your mood, combat mold and mildew in your bathroom, need to ease achy muscles or head,  or perhaps your sinuses need attention due to cold, flu or allergy symptoms. Eucalyptus is ...

Did you know you can use essential oils to help you sleep? Who hasn’t had some degree of sleeplessness? Whether it’s short-term because something is heavy on your mind, or if it is chronic and has been happening for an extended period of time, the effects of not getting enough rest are never positiv...

Having the “blues,” feeling “down in the dumps,” having constant stress and anxiety; when these feelings occur over an extended period of time, it can change our biochemical responses, possibly leading to depression. Essential oils may assist in getting you out of the rut. In this article, we will e...

Frankincense has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is typically obtained from the resin of the Boswellia tree, found growing in the mountainous regions of India, Africa, and the Middle East. The aroma is woody and spicy. The resin was used in ancient times as incense. In modern days,...

Tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) is one of those oils that is crucial to have as a staple in your essential oil collection. I once read somewhere that tea tree is like a first aid kit in a bottle. This is the perfect analogy, as the active compounds found in tea tree help support our body’s immun...