How To Disrupt Your Hormones, Gain Weight and Get Depressed

Fragrance is a substantial focus of the American culture.  In the USA, hygiene and personal care products are a billion dollar industry, often with fragrance being the main factor to differentiate between brands.  Natural fragrance has been around since the beginning . . . → Read More: How To Disrupt Your Hormones, Gain Weight and Get Depressed

Frankincense Soothes The Respiratory Tract

Lately, just about everyone I talk with has a cough themselves or someone in their family with one.  Bronchitis, pneumonia and even whooping cough are prevalent in our community.  My eight year old came down with pneumonia a few weeks ago . . . → Read More: Frankincense Soothes The Respiratory Tract

Melissa Essential Oil Calms Nerves

There are thousands of articles researching the benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils.  Melissa officinalis is no exception.  This rare oil is highly beneficial and has been found effective in research involving Alzheimer’s patients, children with nervous dyskoimesis (trouble falling asleep), . . . → Read More: Melissa Essential Oil Calms Nerves

8 Ways Busy Moms Can Manage Stress

I was inspired by a recent article on www.Socialmoms.com by Kirsten on managing the stress of  getting kids back to school.   Different seasons bring varying stresses but the daily demands of moms never change.  There is no doubt that women have . . . → Read More: 8 Ways Busy Moms Can Manage Stress

Essential Oils for Anxiety, Depression & Attention Disorders

Anxiety, depression and attention disorders are on the rise. I believe the causes are two-fold, first simply because we live in a culture saturated with unimportant things. We have thousands of choices we can make every day, from the foods we . . . → Read More: Essential Oils for Anxiety, Depression & Attention Disorders

Top 10 Stress Busters For The Holidays

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and for many, this time of year can be stress-filled.  Whether the stress is related to family relationships, social obligations or finances the results can be harmful if gone unchecked.  Chronic stress can leave us . . . → Read More: Top 10 Stress Busters For The Holidays

Diffusing Essential Oils Into The Air

Essential oils can be diffused into the air, inhaled, applied topically or ingested if certified as a food additive by the FDA.

There are many diffusers made specifically for dispersing essential oils into the air.  Traditional oil burners/pot pourri pots and plug . . . → Read More: Diffusing Essential Oils Into The Air

Frankincense

Frankincense is the oldest recorded essential oil, dating back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics listing 877 prescriptions and recipes for Frankincense alone.  Young Living’s Frankincense comes from the species Boswelia Carteri.  Young Living’s Sacred Frankincense is the newly released oil at 2010 . . . → Read More: Frankincense