I am an herb lover. I enjoy growing all sorts of plants, though mostly flowers. Right now, our garden is a myriad of sweet scents, and is filled with a rainbow of colors. This is probably my favorite time of year, for that exact reason. The possibility of being able to dry the common herbs you [...]
There is just something about the scent of lavender which brings about such a wonderful feeling which touches my spirit and delights my senses. I am well aware of the many therapeutic and natural healing properties of lavender, and I am simply amazed at such a wonderful creation of the natural world. I am always [...]
Your smile is an important part of your appearance. People often comment on my smile. Aromatherapy can be a valuable addition to your daily oral hygiene, and essential oils may help you maintain good dental health. Here are some tips for keeping your mouth sweet, healthy, and beautiful… Breath-fresh Mouth Rinse * 2 drops Peppermint [...]
Pills and potions are promoted and taken with too little thought of the end result. I firmly believe that regular exercise, a healthy lifestyle, and natural products are the best long-term strategy for staying healthy. High cholesterol and stress are two factors that can lead to heart and circulation problems. Let’s take a look at [...]
As a new year begins, we tend to look at our lives to see where we have been, and where we wish to go. It is always my goal to encourage natural health amongst my family and friends, and personally I am always learning new and exciting ways to accomplish my own goals. In creating [...]
A gentle and tender touch is essential in passing along our feelings of love to those who are dear to us. Adults are fond of massage, so you may be certain that babies respond with pleasure to the soothing touch through gentle massage. This will help create a foundation which is secure, loving and giving [...]
Hmmm… have you ever considered what makes oranges so special besides their vitamin C content, and delightfully delicious taste? We always have a fairly large supply of fresh oranges on hand in our house, being a favourite. I have always known these luscious, lovely little fruits bring more to us humble beings than meets the [...]
In the first part of this article, called Looking into the Psyche of Aromatherapy we touched upon the two different theories about how essential oils affect human psyche. I would like to continue with the following. Essential Oils – The Gentle Touch and Scent Massage is probably the oldest and simplest method of helping your [...]
One historic piece of wisdom proclaims, “Food nourishes the body, however flowers heal the soul”. In many ways, these two needs are inseparable. You have to feed your body to stay physically healthy and you have to feed your psyche to stay emotionally healthy. Essential oils play an important role in affecting mood, emotions, or [...]
Let’s explore a few simple techniques, precautions and uses of Lavender… For internal use, it is not recommended that you use the essential oil unless you have a home still and knowledge of the distillation process and can make your own. You cannot be sure how purchased oil was grown and using it could make [...]
