

Does Lavender Essential Oil Mimic Estrogen?
On several occasions clients have expressed concerns about lavender or tea tree essential oil effects on hormones. There have been...


Spotlight on Eucaplytus Essential Oil
If you hear the word eucaplytus perhaps you think of the fragrant trees, the camphoraceous essential oil, or maybe even a chest rub but...


Easy Aromatic Bath Fizz Recipe -- Fizzy Fun for Kids and Adults
Baths are a wonderful way to enjoy the soothing physical and emotional benefits of essential oils. Bath fizzes are a real treat for bath...


Need a Mental Boost? Give These Citrus Essential Oils and Blends a Try.
Sunny citrus oils not only smell gorgeous they offer wonderful mood-boosting benefits. Some of my favorites include Citrus sinensis...


Maya's Shea & Cocoa Butter Lip Balm Recipe
Over the Christmas break I had the joy of formulating with my daughter Maya. We created an organic lotion, a natural perfume, and organic...


Can Essential Oils Help Support Exercise Performance?
Plants have long been used to improve stamina and focus. For example adaptogens such as maca (Lepidium meyenii), Panax ginseng, and...


A Gift fit for a King: The Benefits of Boswellia Carteri or Frankincense Hydrosol and Resin
This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Winter 2019.4) and it is re-published here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines...


Four Essential Oil Blends that Support Respiratory and Immune Health
While there is no magic blend that is guaranteed to thwart the current coronavirus many essential oils do have anti viral and anti...


Fir Real? Balsam Fir Supports Respiratory Health, Eases Muscle and Joint Aches, and Uplifts Mood.
During the fall and winter months I love creating diffuser blends that usher in the holiday spirit. For me this means using aromas like...


Open Airways and Fight Germs with Steam & Essential Oils
I've posted on this topic before but it's a simple and effective way to help support wellness. Steaming with essential oils can open airways and soothe the uncomfortable symptoms of allergies, help ward off a cold, or help you feel better faster if you do get sick by fighting germs and helping relieve stuffiness. A simple way to steam is to boil water, add it to a glass or ceramic bowl, add a single drop of an essential oil or blend, close your eyes, place your face over the








































