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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here comes the sun – photoxicity, essential oils, and you
Essential oils are generally considered safe and harmless when certain guidelines are observed. These guidelines generally include recommendations to: Dilute in vegetable oil prior to applying to skin Refrain from lengthy exposure [...]
DIY Sunscreen
DIY sunscreen formulation isn't for everyone! However, if you're considering embarking upon this route this article will give you a nice overview of what's involved. I think there is a demand for [...]
5 Botanical Books to Explore this Winter
There are so many great botanical books on the market right now that it's hard to choose which ones to add to your home library. Here's five from mine that you may [...]
Wellness in October
The month of October falls within the season of Autumn. In Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ancient Greek Medicine, Autumn is governed by the element of air (known as metal in TCM). [...]
Aromatic Chia Pudding Recipe
This recipe combines aromatic hydrosols with fruits or berries, coconut milk, and chia seeds for a delicious, low-sugar dessert or snack. I give you a basic template and then some flavor combination [...]
Back to school lessons from Ancient Greek Medicine
Hippocrates used the theories of the Four Temperaments in his humorism medical model to better understand his patients. What if we used this model to better understand the specific needs of [...]