Category: Articles

  I am having a tea party!  I went a little crazy buying herbs I wanted to try for tea blending a little while ago and my shelves are overflowing! Seriously, I…

Part 2 of 4 part blending series Get Ready for a Deep Dive into the World of Essential Oils for Chronic Conditions! Ever wondered how to use essential oils to tackle those…

If you want to do a facial with essential oils at home, this article offers one simple approach. The blends sometimes leave the choice of essential oils to you. You can use…

Choose Courage Over Fear Have you ever noticed that if you can make it through the first 3 minutes of a speech or presentation, you are good to go? Nerves subside and…

Posted on: May 16th, 2023 I’ve included in a recent newsletter some important information on Vitamin D which was shared in a video by Dr John Campbell in regards to Prostate Cancer…

Agrimony is such a useful flower essence I’m surprised it doesn’t sell more often. This is frequently the one to use when you’re first starting out with flower essences, especially if you’re…

Part 3 of 4 part blending series Discover the Magic of Subtle Aromatherapy with Rachel and Nikki! Are you ready for an enchanting dive into the world of subtle aromatherapy? Join Rachel…

Why use essential oils for mouthwash to make homemade mouthwash? You can avoid the alcohol, dyes, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners present in many commercial mouthwashes and control the quality of the ingredients….

Releasing the Hurt: Scents to help you release past hurtsHow do you connect with and work through feelings of hurt and betrayal? Here are 5 journaling questions, to help you dump out…

Posted on: June 1st, 2023 I’ve included this video of an interview that was done in 2009 which explains some of the history of Balanced Essentials but more importantly gives an overview…

  My friends in Santa Cruz keep posting photos of the Sweet Peas in bloom right now and they are making me homesick! Actually, I always feel homesick at this time of…

Today I am speaking with Nikki of Essentria Aromatherapy School. She is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and has her own holistic practice. She is the co-founder of Essentria Aromatherapy School, and co-host…

Using essential oils for skin care is a natural way to avoid the possibly toxic ingredients in many commercial face care products. Essential oils for the face may have the following effects:…

4 Ways to Stop an Unhealthy Habit with Scent How do you stop doing an unhealthy habit, and start developing new, healthy habits…that stick? You R.O.A.R.!!!!! A quote by Carl Jung, sums…

Posted on: June 7th, 2023 Customer Comment “Please read this for anyone else who is out there suffering from the dreaded “SHINGLES”.  Four weeks ago now, I was diagnosed with Shingles, which is…

  “A flower blooming in the desert proves to the world that adversity, no matter how great, can be overcome.” —Matshona Dhliwayo When I came across this quote, I immediately thought of…

Part 4 of 4 part blending series Discover the Art of Perfume Aromatherapy with Rachael and Nikki! Are you ready for an exciting journey into the world of perfume aromatherapy? Well, buckle…

Making soap at home using essential oils for soap lets you choose the scents you want and avoid ingredients you don’t want. This article describes options for making soaps, talks about how…

How Citrus Essential Oils Improve Mental Health Citrus essential oils have a reputation of being mood lifters, energy boosters, and smile provokers. Great qualities to have, right? But did you know they…

BE UPLIFTED IS A BLEND TO UPLIFT THE SPIRITS AND DELIGHT THE SENSES WHEN FEELING STRESSED OR ANXIOUS Bergamot – light, delicate and uplifting. Geranium – balancing for the mind and emotions….

If you have ever gone through a “dark night of the soul” experience where you believe you have exhausted all options and all hope is lost, you know how devastating the state…

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but it’s also a time to be mindful of safety. Essential oils can play an important role in keeping you safe in the…