Aromatherapy

Tui na massage (pronounced ‘twee-nah’ and sometimes spelled tuina) is a type of deeply penetrating Chinese massage that includes a series of pressing, rolling, tapping, and kneading techniques. Tui means “push” and…

Angelica essential oil (Angelica archangelica) comes in two varieties: angelica root and angelica seed. “Encaptured within [the] powerful fragrance [of angelica root] is the possibility to draw close to us those angelic…

Power of Affirmations & Scents There is a power of combining scents and affirmations to improve mental health, focus, concentration, emotional balance, mood, and mindset.  When you say affirmations, it keeps you…

Coughing is your body’s response to something irritating your throat or airways and has many causes. Using essential oils for coughs caused by allergies, colds, or similar conditions can bring some relief….

by Kirby Drake August 29, 2023 Living with joint pain can be challenging, affecting your daily activities and overall quality of life. While there are various treatment options available, many individuals are…

This is my current fave! Carob Marshmallow Delight makes a decent alternative to coffee if you can’t drink caffeine, but has unique qualities of its own. It contains loose-leaf Marshmallow Root, Carob, Nettles, Chocolate Malt…

The benefits of lotus oil in aromatherapy include perfume-making, relaxation, and skin care. Three types of lotus oil are available: pink, white, and blue. Although you sometimes see them called lotus essential…

Pregnancy massage nurtures both you and your unborn baby. The benefits of pregnancy massage include reducing discomfort in your body (such as muscle cramping, tightness, stiffness, and knots). Massage reduces muscle tension…

The tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd) tree, also called cumaru or kumaru, is a large tropical tree native to Central and South America. Tonka bean essential oil is a misnomer —…

Why make a natural essential oil deodorant? Although many people try to stop their underarm sweating with antiperspirants, blocking the sweat glands with an antiperspirant interferes with the natural elimination of toxins…

Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) is a light green lichen that mostly grows on oak trees. The dried lichen is processed with a solvent to produce an absolute — the term oakmoss essential oil…

A little self care and a few exercises as home remedies for wrist pain can both help relieve wrist pain and prevent further injury and long-term problems. Although many people are concerned…

Some sources recommend against the use of parsley essential oil (Petroselinum crispum or Petroselinum sativum) because it contains apiole, which is potentially toxic. However, the apiole content of parsley seed essential oil…

Learning how to do abdominal massage has many possible benefits. Let’s look specifically at massage to help relieve constipation and massage for general relaxation purposes. How to Do Abdominal Massage for Constipation…

There are many reasons why you might feel burnt-out or exhausted. Some of those are physical so be sure to rule those reasons out. But there are many forces working to increase feelings…

Knowing how to massage your breasts has important benefits. One of the most important benefits of breast massage therapy is promotin lymphatic drainage from the lymph vessels in and around the breasts….

Using essential oils for menstrual cramps offers a natural way to deal with painful periods. Essential oils recommended by aromatherapist Valerie Ann Worwood in The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy…

Massaging your infant can help you and your child bond better. Other benefits of baby massage include: Relaxes your baby and improves baby’s sleep. Loving touch reduces tension, fussiness, and irritability.  Relieves…

Elbow pain happens for many reasons, and knowing how to help elbow pain most effectively requires knowing the cause. Your elbow joint is the connection of the upper arm bone (humerus) to…

Most people in our fast-paced world experience stress. Knowing and using ways to deal with stress is an essential part of healthy living. The definition of stress is the perceived pressures you…

Self care is anything that helps you feel good and stay healthy—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Knowing various ways to practice self care is important because one size does not fit all,…

The Tagetes genus includes about 50 species of annual herbs. One of the most common species used to produce tagetes essential oil is Tagetes minuta (also called Tagetes glandulifera Schrank). Other species…