This past week while trying to prevent my husbands respiratory infection from spreading, I used essential oils in many ways for treatment. I had him steam, place a few drops in his bath, used them with massage & foot reflexology, placed specific blends in the bedside nebulizer and had him gargle with them. Gargling with… Continue reading »
Sep
15
Preventing Bronchitis With Essential Oils
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 »
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 »
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 »
Apr
20
Effective Insect Repellent Essential Oils
If this past weekend taught me anything, it’s that Spring is in full bloom and the mosquitoes can’t get enough of me! I can’t count how many times I wished I had some of my insect repellent with me as I walked around the many festivals Atlanta had to offer. It inspired me to make … Continue reading »