Diffusing Essential Oils in the Sickroom {Video}
It's cold and flu season here in the Northern Hemisphere and I like to use essential oils as a tool to cut down on instances of cross-infection in the home. This works well in what I would call a "sickroom" - usually a bedroom, or the living room, where someone [...]
Wild, winter gardening
“Don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots down there are riotous.” - Rumi Our ancestors started keeping lawns in the middle ages with spreads of chamomile, thyme, and other aromatic plants that were low-growing and served well as ground cover. By the 18th century we [...]
Aromatics for Mold Remediation After Flooding
My neighbors in the Southeastern part of Texas are dealing with flooding damages the likes we've never seen in this country. I've been asked by several different folks to talk about my personal experiences and thoughts on using aromatics and other natural ingredients in mold remediation efforts. Our big concern [...]
Aromatherapy relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey
Update 9/11: Current needs: if you'd like to give a monetary donation please do so through the United Aromatherapy Effort, Inc website. Check out our Amazon wish list. Or head over to the United Aromatherapy Effort, Inc Facebook group to see what bulk supplies we need in stock. Wildflower [...]
Why I don’t recommend Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint essential oils for allergies
Ask anyone involved in an essential oil multi level marketing corporation about what to do for seasonal allergies and you'll get the recommendation of Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint. I don't know who came up with this originally but I invite you to look at this recommendation with a critical eye [...]
Three Wellness Apps to Try
I love when technology nudges me towards my wellness goals and I thought I'd share three of my favorite wellness apps I'm currently employing. Insight Timer With some 2 million users, Insight Timer is one of the most popular meditation apps for smartphones and tablets. It also happens to be [...]