Category: Essential Oils
Everyone knows about citronella to repel those pesky insects, but diffusing a blend of any of these oils may help to keep the pests away. Alternately, you could make your own homemade insect repellent spray or...
Beating Insomnia Naturally For as long as I can remember, I have had trouble falling asleep and if you are reading this, I’ll bet you do to. The National Sleep Foundation considers 10-20 minutes a normal amount of time to fall asleep. My norm is closer to 1-2 hours. Sometimes …
Fall is in the air and it’s time for pumpkin spice latte’s and Thanksgiving dinners. It’s also time to start firing up the diffuser a little more now that cold and flu season is upon us. But, if you’re feeling healthy, maybe you just want a nice warm comforting scent …
Sources: Europe Extraction: Steam distilled Note: Middle Scent: herbal, strong, sweet, slightly fruity Key Points: Calming and promotes sleep Eases headaches and tension Anti-inflammatory Properties: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunostimulant, antispasmodic, bactericidal, sedative Uses: insomnia, stress, tension, nausea, headaches, anxiety, hyperactivity Cautions: Avoid if pregnant. May cause skin irritation or allergic reactions …
With more and more people using diffusers, I think it is important to address the issue of diffusing essential oils around children. Is it safe? Safety is a confusing topic in aromatherapy. There is often conflicting information, especially when it comes to children. Safety information is often based on certain chemical …
The chemical composition of essential oils can change over time. This can affect both their aroma and their therapeutic value. When used topically, this can even affect safety. An oxidized oil is much more likely to be a skin allergen. If you are using essential oils primarily for their scent, old …
It seems nearly every year we hear that the flu is particularly rampant, or that this year’s vaccine was not very effective. The internet abounds with suggestions—elderberry syrup, vitamin C, antivirals. What about essential oils? Can they help? The answer is maybe. Essential oils may shorten the duration of the …
Sinus issues affect millions of people every year. Diffusing a blend of any of the following essential oils may be helpful for sinus issues. According to WebMD, some experts feel ...
Colds are one of the most common illnesses and can leave you feeling miserable. Essential oils can not only help your body to fight the viral cause of colds, but can also ease congestion, coughing, headache, and other annoying symptoms...
Anxiety can be crippling--with many people resorting to medications in order to function in life. Unfortunately, medications can make the user emotionally numb. Many essential oils are noted for their ability to ease anxiety...
