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A placebo is something like water that shouldn’t necessarily create a healing effect but does, presumably because of the beliefs of the patient. The term is used derogatorily by modern physicians and scientists when…

  My flower essence formula called “Support for Troubled Times” has been on my mind because of the war between Hamas and Israel and because of the political wars that have been…

Many essential oils have stress-relieving and relaxing properties. The best essential oils for stress relief and relaxation defend on factors such as the underlying cause of your stress, how you want to…

I needed to re-list Red Penstemon flower essence in my Etsy shop because they downgrade the visibility of people’s shops if items don’t sell well. I don’t care if everything I sell…

Dog massage has become increasingly popular as people realize that animals can benefit from massage as much as humans do. You can take your dog to a professional pet massage therapist, a…

In my last blog post I talked about using Red Penstemon for having the courage and determination to take on challenges, especially when a physical risk is involved. Another flower essence I…

Have you ever just wanted to get away from your life? There are many ways people use to escape and many of those methods can be helpful from time to time. A…

Every day Buddhist monks —and many other people—around the world make a sacred ritual of drinking their daily tea. The idea is to mindfully, meditatively, go through the process of making tea—adding…

Your daily shower, a routine task that you’ve probably never given much thought to, has the potential to be so much more. It’s not just about cleansing your body; it can be…

Cough and congestion are common respiratory issues that can disrupt our daily lives, causing discomfort, sleepless nights, and even affecting productivity. Whether due to seasonal allergies, the common cold, or other respiratory…

There are 5 factors needed to learn essential oils. When you gain a personal connection, understanding and experience with essential oils, a whole new world opens up. You learn things about yourself….

One of the most commonly recommended essential oils for insect repellent, especially to repel mosquitos, is citronella. You can even buy citronella candles to burn on your patio or in your backyard….

Although you can buy aromatherapy bath bombs or melts, making them lets you choose your own essential oils for bath bombs to create the beneficial relaxing, skin, or healing effects you want….

Getting Along with Others Paul and I are truly blessed to have two shelter cats—littermates—who deeply love each other. They snuggle and kiss almost every night, frequently falling asleep with their foreheads…

If you want to use essential oils for PMS relief, here’s a list of ones that might help: Basil ct. linalol Bergamot Black pepper Cardamom Clary sage Geranium Grapefruit Jasmine Juniper berry…

Happy Birthday, fellow Librans!  We’re officially into Libra season, just past the Autumnal Equinox when the darkness and light is evenly balanced. We’re no longer in the dog days of summer although…

Let’s look at ways to use essential oils for muscle pain relief: aromatherapy blends to relieve muscle cramps, blends for sore muscles, and four muscle rub recipes similar to Tiger Balm. Essential…

The benefits of aromatherapy massage include both the benefits of massage therapy and of using essential oils, inhaling and absorbing them through your skin. (See how aromatherapy works.) What Is Aromatherapy Massage?…

“Monday, Monday, Can’t Trust That Day”—those lyrics from the Mamas and the Papas are not really about Monday mornings at work, but that’s what comes to mind for me when I think…

I’ve been infusing my Mama Love flower essence products with Reiki from the very beginning. I received my Reiki Master / Teacher certification about 18 or 19 years ago, not long before…

Savory essential oil comes in two main varieties: winter (or mountain) savory (Satureja montana) and summer (or garden) savory (Satureja hortensis). Because these oils can irritate or sensitize the skin, some sources…

Although many people refer to reiki massage therapy, reiki is not a massage but is an energy healing technique based on a Japanese interpretation of the universal life force that animates living…