When it comes to yoga and meditation, there is no shortage of health benefits. For everything from the body to the mind and soul, the perks are endless. These benefits can range from improved flexibility of the body to clarity of mind and a powerful sense of purpose. Combining both physical exertion and meditation, yoga … Read more
When life is busy, life is hard. Weaving out some time to relieve anxiety is essential in today’s rapid environment. Keeping a “work-life” balance isn’t easy. Nor is keeping a “life-life” balance. Fortunately, there are a number of essential oil detox baths for stress relief that can promote relaxation, energy, and contentment. It doesn’t matter … Read more
If you’re looking to deodorize without the negative health effects of parabens, aluminum, and various toxins, you might consider a homemade natural deodorant. While there are a number of fragrant ingredients that go into creating your own DIY deodorizer, essential oils are arguably the most desirable ingredient. Deodorants work by generating an acidic, inhospitable environment … Read more
Suffering from stress and anxiety can be a debilitating problem. Unfortunately, it’s an inevitable component that we must deal with at some point in our lives, whether it’s periodically or on occasion. Sometimes stress may be situational. Other times, it can be difficult to identify any particular source of the anxiety. Maybe it could be … Read more
Looking for some essential oil and aromatherapy recipes for your diffuser? For everything from energy to aromas and general health, try out these 10 diffuser recipes for your home or office space. 1. Focus Blend Boosts alertness, or improve energy when you need that much-needed afternoon pick-me-up. 2 drops of orange 2 drops of peppermint … Read more
There are a number of essential oils for skin recipes that can both rejuvenate and maintain your skin. But finding the right oils, or combination of oils, can be a difficult task. The challenge stems from the fact that everyone’s skin is different, and therefore may require different care. Furthermore, using the right type of … Read more
Making your own lavender oatmeal soap recipe from scratch can be quite invigorating. Not only because of the therapeutic benefits that come along with it, but the ability to keep your body and skin healthy with a natural, chemical-free alternative. While soap making is somewhat of an art form, it’s something anyone can do. There … Read more
Artificially flavored, naturally flavored, you’ve seen all the food labels out there. Deciding on what is safe and not safe can be quite the chore. But that’s not what we’re discussing today. We’re talking about organic food grade flavoring ingredients that you can add into your own home recipes. More specifically, what we’re going to … Read more
As you may already know, making your own homemade DIY elderberry syrup has a range of benefits. It’s tasty, easy to make, and a great natural remedy for the cold and flu season. Sure, the flu shot may be tempting, and it’s not without its perks, but there are natural, homemade solutions that can be … Read more
Your slightly buzzed grandma may have been right on this one. Some things really never change. Concocting your own hot toddy for sore throat and congestion is an effective home remedy for treating colds and the flu. Some may even go as far as to call it a cure. Of course, we’re a little more … Read more
There’s really no way around it. In order to maintain cleanliness in your home, you have to have your laundry or storage room stocked with cleaning supplies. The question is are there DIY natural cleaning solutions that can disinfect your home without contaminating it with harmful, toxic chemicals? Many non-toxic green cleaning recipes work just … Read more
Postpartum depression, and the debilitating symptoms that accompany it, can be a burden on the beginning stages of child rearing. The first few weeks and months of raising your child should be a magical experience. But the reality is, the effects of postpartum anxiety and depression are a real thing. A quick disclaimer before we … Read more
It’s sort of ironic, you know, how so often we “sanitize” our body with chemicals. Most of us don’t even know we’re doing it. But the fact is, the hand cleansers we take home from Walmart and CVS are chalked with alcohol and other undesirable additives. With that being said, you may be asking, “How … Read more
Are you looking for your own do it yourself natural perfume making kit? Well, we may have misled you a little. We’re not talking explicitly about a kit, per se, but a 100% natural way of making your own organic perfume with essential oil ingredients. It’s no gimmick. And it can be for both adults … Read more
As you may already know, going through natural childbirth takes a whole lot of labor (no pun intended). And it can be even more difficult when everyone around you is telling you how crazy you are for even attempting it. But have you thought about using aromatherapy essential oils to assist in your natural childbirth? … Read more
Love your vast collection of perfumes, but are not a fan of the chemicals infused in those pretty little bottles? Well, believe it or not, there are natural alternatives to using traditional non-organic fragrances. In short, there’s no reason to wear those traditional chemical cocktails when you can generate your own non-toxic scent. You’ll not … Read more
Are you or your child suffering from those oh-so-dreaded acne marks? We know, they can be a pain, sometimes, quite literally a pain. You may have tried just about every treatment possible. Creams, supplements, prescription drugs, you name it. Nothing seems to be working. Essential oil recipes that can work for acne Well, there are … Read more
Can essential oils be used for cooking and general consumption? In short, the answer is yes – that is, if you use a trusted brand and the right kind of oil. Organic food grade essential oils can both complement your recipes and be an effective method when applying internally. Just be sure to read the label … Read more
Looking for some recipes that are full of rich, all natural essential oils? Well, here are just a few to begin with. These are great for the upcoming holidays, but also work well year round. Essential oil recipes are an excellent way to inject ultra-healthy ingredients into your diet — certainly a win-win situation. So … Read more
It’s that time of year again. The coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and aches abound. You dread those trips out to the store for fear of running into these nasty cold and flu causing germs. Most of us don’t tend to do a lot of preventative maintenance in this area, but if we all did some, … Read more
Are you experiencing stress? I think it’s fair to say we all experience at least some stress and anxiety at some point in our lives. For some of us it’s situational, perhaps related directly to our workplace or a particular life event we are working through. For others it is a daily struggle due to … Read more
There are a number of organic methods out there for this particular issue, but the best method we recommend is using essential oils for hair growth. There are plenty of pills and supplements you can use for hair growth, but using natural therapeutic grade essential oils is certainly the healthiest and one of the more … Read more
Essential oils are versatile. You may have seen bottles of these precious oils at health food stores or online and wondered, “How exactly would I go about benefiting from these oils?” Understanding them and how to use essential oils can at first seem quite overwhelming. But once you understand some of the basics – whether … Read more