If you’re plagued with extended bursts of diarrhea, there’s a good chance you are taking Imodium (the brand name of Loperamide). Imodium is engineered to ease an assortment of bowel movement issues. For this reason, it is one of the most widely used over-the-counter drugs in the United States. The only problem is the loads … Read more
Most perfumes on the market today are overflowing with an ocean of toxic chemicals. And some of those chemicals can be severely hazardous to your health. That’s why natural ingredients like essential oils can make for great perfume recipe combinations. When it comes to the mainstream perfume industry, companies are not required to disclose the … Read more
Bed bugs… Ick! These obnoxious little creatures can be quite the pain in the rump. The flat, red and brown insects are the size of a mere apple seed. And they’re not something to be taken lightly. If untreated, your bed can become a wasteland, considering all the cracks and crevices that make up your … Read more
‘Tis the season to be jolly… That’s right, the holidays are just around the corner. And you’re thinking, is there something aromatherapy-related I can give to my friends and family? Whether it’s a small stocking stuffer or a basket of aromatherapy goodness, there are a variety of essential oil accessories you can pass along. Essential … Read more
Itchy throat, cough, sniffle…. Looking for the best Aura Cacia essential oils for allergies, flu, and cold symptoms? You’ve come to the right place. Essential oils offer an excellent natural solution for a range of health problems. They are an alternative to traditional medications that may cause side effects or potentially inflict long-term health consequences. … Read more
Massage is no longer something you would strictly find in a luxury spa or pricey health club. It’s now a service offered in hospitals, clinics, and general businesses. In fact, you can even find some form of massage therapy in airports. There are several types of massage: Trigger point: Hones in on areas of tight … Read more
Looking for a place to buy aromatherapy accessories and supplies? There is no shortage of options when it comes to enhancing your essential oil/aromatherapy lifestyle. Think topical and traditional diffusion are the only ways to apply your aromatherapy products? Hardly. Everything from diffuser jewelry to roller bottles, with the right supplies you can apply your … Read more
Guest contribution by Lori Longoria We all love to relax and unwind. Some of us like to spend time with friends or go kite surfing, while others like to cuddle up with a good book in hand. Others though, love to spend time in saunas. Nothing is more invigorating than a day spent in the … Read more
Whether you are camping, hiking, or just trying to protect your home, there are a number of essential oils that ants, ticks, and other undesirable critters hate. Of course, there are plenty of traditional bug repellent products that can work as well. But there are serious reasons why they should be avoided. OFF! and other … Read more
So you ordered your essential oils car diffuser. Great. Now, what are you going to do with it? If you’ve been using essential oils for awhile, then you know, there are a ton of options. For just about anything, there’s an oil for it (a slogan many of us oilers like to use). If you are … Read more
Weight is something most of us are always mindful of, especially as we grow older in years. The question is, whether we have a weight loss strategy that we can believe in and stick to. There is no shortage of diets and supplements at your disposal. Maybe Whole30 or Juice Plus come to mind. And … Read more
The health benefits of peppermint and eucalyptus essential oil are wide-ranging. Deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, the list of uses goes on and on. For centuries, eucalyptus was a widely untapped resource. Mainly because people didn’t know a whole lot about it (unlike lavender and frankincense which have been used popularly for millennia). But over the … Read more
Right alongside doTERRA, Young Living stands among the largest essential oil companies in the world. Young Living’s vast range of single oils and blends, coupled with its dedication to purity and quality, make it a great solution for any budding aromatherapy user. Millions of people around the world apply their oils on a daily basis. Topical … Read more
As you likely already know, doTERRA is one of the most renowned essential oil companies. They have a wide selection of oils that are potent, pure, and rich in therapeutic qualities. Now, what about their applications? Topical, diffuser, and even internal use, are the common ways people apply their oils. What most aromatherapy users aren’t … Read more
If you’re already looking into a portable aromatherapy solution, then you probably already know the broad range of benefits essential oils have to offer. That being said, due to their numerous benefits finding which oils to use, while also trying to determine the “best” application, is an entirely different story. Suffering from a cold? Apply a couple drops … Read more
From time to time, everyone suffers from a headache. Worse, some people suffer from prolonged migraines that can leave you debilitated for days at a time. There are a number of essential oil blends for headaches and migraines. Many of those recipes include peppermint for its soothing and pain-relieving properties. On its own, peppermint works great. … Read more
Sleep can be a big issue, especially for workaholic individuals. That is because they think they get more work done when they skip sleep. But truth be told, the more you skip sleep, the less productive you will be. If you are among those workaholics who wish to get a good night’s sleep, there is … Read more
Maybe you’re going camping. Or stomping through a marsh that is littered with mosquitos. Well, maybe not the latter. Wherever you are, mosquitos, ants, ticks, and miscellaneous bugs and insects can be obnoxious. Meanwhile, traditional products intended to ward off these critters can be toxic and potentially harmful to your health. So where does that leave … Read more
The beginner’s “trio.” The “gateway oils.” Due to their vast uses and benefits, this is what these three essential oils are often referred to as. Lemon, lavender, and peppermint oil provide therapeutic benefits ranging from sanitation to mood and energy improvement. While the popularity of aromatherapy has spiked in recent years, this natural phenomenon isn’t … Read more
In our first product spotlight, we detailed our most popular jewelry item: The Eternity essential oil diffuser necklace. This spotlight outlines our two aromatherapy heart diffuser necklaces, which have become increasingly popular over the past few months. Not quite as “universal” as the Eternity piece, these necklaces offer a unique style driven by a larger, heart-shaped … Read more
Essential oils are some of the most versatile natural products. They’ve been used for thousands of years for their broad spectrum of therapeutic health benefits (the pleasantly smelling aroma is hardly the only benefit). There are several ways to apply essential oils – the two most popular ways being topical or aromatic diffusion. For instance, you … Read more
Low energy, lack of stamina, a constant state of tiredness, the list goes on. From time to time, these are things we all deal with. And regardless of our situation – whether it’s at the office or at home tending to the kids – energy deficiencies make it difficult to cope with the demands of … Read more
Some say it is a modern daydream catcher, but honestly, it is just a traditional method that involves the use of all-natural ingredients. What are we talking about? It’s aromatherapy. The Definition of Aromatherapy By definition, aromatherapy is the traditional and therapeutic method of using highly concentrated substances, extracted from plants, known as essential oils, … Read more
Contribution by Nicole Gardiner Are you a fan of using aromatherapy in your home? In this day and age, scented candles – which used to be the craze a few years ago – are now being replaced with all kinds of modern technological air fresheners and diffusers (even portable essential oil diffusers). And if you are … Read more