Early Monday morning my husband woke up miserable. He had enough experience to know that he was getting sick quick. Getting sick is never fun for anyone but for him it can- and does- spiral downward quickly due to his asthma and allergies. If it isn’t caught in time, he can be down for 2… Continue reading »
Aug
30
Essential Oils And Skin Application
When most people hear the term aromatherapy, their minds often and understandably assume that inhalation is the only way to benefit from essential oils. I get asked quite a bit how it is possible for essential oils and their properties to be absorbed into the skin – our largest organ. While it is true… Continue reading »
Aug
23
Planes, Trains and Automobiles with Rosewood
As I was preparing for my 3 day/3 city whirlwind trip, I knew that I wanted to pack light. After all I’d be hitting NJ, NYC and Philly and didn’t really know what each situation would have in store for me. Because of this I couldn’t take a handful of oils with me like I… Continue reading »
Jul
29
Niaouli- The New Tea Tree?
As anyone who has ever dabbled in essential oils knows, the Australian Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia is proclaimed as a medicine cabinet in a bottle. And if you have ever spent any time in a natural food store skin care aisle, you know that it is in almost every product – from face wash and wound… Continue reading »
Jul
12
The Dangers of Raindrop Therapy
A friend of mine emailed me a few weeks ago seeking my advice on Raindrop Therapy. Her friend, who is pregnant, apparently practices it and was wondering if it was a safe thing to do while pregnant. I had heard the term Raindrop Therapy throughout the years but never actually read all that it entails.… Continue reading »
Jun
30
The Versatility of Essential Oils
As I was making a custom blend for a client yesterday, it dawned on me what a different direction I took with it then what the client actually asked for. I had written an email to all my clients about a week ago explaining which oils I had on sale. Two of which happened to… Continue reading »
Jun
07
Adventures In Essential Oil Shopping
I went into a local, family owned “aromatherapy” shop today. I was curious about this place after hearing about it from my neighbor who said she got essential oils to help with a spider problem she has been having. They mixed her up some Eucalyptus, Lavender and Peppermint which are all good insect repellents (but… Continue reading »
May
23
How do essential oils help us?
So once essential oils are absorbed into the system via skin application or through the thin mucus membrane of the respiratoy system and/or inhaled to the limbic system of the brain, how exactly do they help us? Cachora Guitemea, a healer and respected Native American elder, says that plant life must be respected for it… Continue reading »
May
18
The Best Way To Ensure You Are Getting Quality Essential Oils
Essential oil quality is certainly one of the hottest topics within the aromatherapy community. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten into a debate in one of the many online natural health forums out there. Many companies can be downright unethical in order to create a higher yield for less money. Practices like… Continue reading »
Apr
27
Meeting Helichrysum
My husband and I took a little getaway to Callaway Gardens this past weekend. It was our first time there and WOW what a treat! I definitely think (despite the tornado-like weather on our second day) this place is our new favorite local getaway spot. I remembered to bring the insect repellent I made from… Continue reading »
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