The Power of Positivity on Health
Did you know that being optimistic can boost your health? A recent finding from John's Hopkins Lisa R. Yanek, M.P.H., and her colleagues...
Too Much Fun in the Sun? This Soothing Spray Can Help
My son is a pitcher. I spend a lot of time under the sun on baseball fields and so do many other friends and baseball parents. At a...
Lemon Essential Oil to the Rescue: Recipes for Cleaning and Energetic Support
Even though I've been using essential oils for ages I have to admit that I am often still in awe of how wonderfully they work in so many...
All in the Family... and Genus
What do lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia), and gingergrass (Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia)...
Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance
Many women look to aromatherapy as a natural way to support the body when dealing with PMS, hot flashes, and menopausal issues. In...
A Good Night Sleep Starts in the Morning
Every year we fly from SoCal to Virginia to visit family. My in laws live in a home with a screened in porch that overlooks a peaceful...
The Benefits of Burdock for Skin and the Liver
Arctium lappa or burdock can reach up to 10 ft (3M) tall and is cultivated as a root vegetable. It is a beneficial herb for detoxifying...
Helping Teens Manage Stress with Aromatherapy and Herbs
As the mom of two teens I know that teens can feel a lot of pressure from school, sports, and activities. We want the best for our kids...
Beautiful, Tasty, and Medicinal. Herbal Teas and Decoctions for Health.
In a recent post I mentioned that I employ a creative or perhaps inclusive approach to using plant based products and holistic approaches...
A "Bruce Lee" Approach to Using Aromatherapy, Herbs, Carriers, Technology, and More to Sup
Lee Jun-fan, better know as Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong and American actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor, philosopher,...
