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Pearly Whites with Essential Oils
April 26, 2017Like our favorite redheaded orphan once chimed, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.” But sometimes the last thing we want to do is expose the world to our not-so-pearly…
Essential Oils that Promote Healthy Blood
November 23, 2016Our bodies are amazing machines, with so many different parts that are intricately woven together to help keep us functioning. It really is quite amazing when you stop to think…
Essential Oils for Motion Sickness
July 26, 2016Whether you’re on the seven seas, riding a roller coaster or simply trying to drive home from work, motion sickness is something that affects many of us from time to…
Essential Oils that Help Ease Symptoms of COPD
June 7, 2016Breathing is something that most of us do without thought, but there is actually a lot that goes into pumping oxygen in and carbon dioxide out of our lungs. Here…
Essential Oils for Inflammation
April 26, 2016Inflammation can be caused by several different factors, but is generally the result of injury or infection. The side effects—redness, swelling and pain—can be minimized using various methods. One great…
Balanced Heart Chakra with Essential Oils
February 1, 2016In the chaos of day-to-day life, it’s easy to feel off balance. You may remember that essential oils are a fantastic way to help re-align you and your chakras. As…
Calm Inflammation with Copaiba Balsam
January 12, 2016Lemon and Lavender receive a lot of attention for being fantastic all-purpose essential oils (and for good reason), but did you know that Copaiba Balsam is one of the best…
Essential Oils for Detox
December 29, 2015If you’re anything like me, these last couple of months have been spent over-indulging on Halloween sweets, pumpkin pie and candy canes. Between office and class parties, visiting family and…
Essential Oils that Can Help Relieve Anxiety
November 30, 2015Uncontrollable panic over events that may or may not be under our control… To varying degrees, we’ve all experienced this type of anxiety. But did you know that there are…
Grapefruit Essential Oil and Alzheimer’s
November 19, 2015November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Did you know, that in addition to having calming effects, Grapefruit is also beneficial in the fight against Alzheimer’s? Grapefruit juice, which is chock-full…
Clove Bud and Essential Oils for Immunity
October 14, 2015Getting sick is no fun! And as the days get shorter and the weather cooler, it seems as though it’s almost inescapable. Although there’s nothing you can do to completely…
Vetiver Essential Oil and Sleep
September 14, 2015Sometimes sleep is hard to come by…. You’ve had the summer to relax, but along with crisper weather, fall has brought with it school, extra-curricular activities and endless boardroom meetings.…
Marjoram Essential Oil Relieves Minor Pain
August 13, 2015All summer long, you’ve been going, going, going. All this extra activity can take a toll on your muscles and joints. Marjoram can provide the perfect relief. Dating back to…
Fend Off Bugs with Essential Oils
July 15, 2015Bugs, bugs, bugs… They’re the only reason I don’t take more hikes. Well, at least that’s the excuse I like to use! During the summer months, it seems like mosquitos,…
Fight Yuckies with Protect Essential Oil
March 25, 2015You may remember learning about the bubonic plague that ravaged Europe, but did you know that this is where Four Thieves (Protect) got its start? The name Four Thieves comes…
Eucalyptus and Essential Oils to Use when Congested
January 15, 2015Normal congestion is a problem that can happen any time of year, but is especially prevalent during the winter months. It is the result of nasal passages or sinus cavities…