Aromatherapy

Stress is one of the most taxing burdens on the human body, having been linked to a plethora of psychosomatic illnesses, anxiety, depression, respiratory problems, and more – definitely not what you need in your daily life! Thanks to our increasingly busy schedules and ever-growing lists of obligations, we're more susceptible than ever to the negative effects of stress, and even more in...

Aromatherapy entails the use of essential oils to help alter, treat, or prevent certain mental or physical ailments or conditions. The practice of aromatherapy — the techniques which have been around for thousands of years — promotes the prevention and treatment of disorders or states of mind by leveraging the natural properties of essential oils through diffusion, topical application and sometimes ingestion. But...

DEET (or diethyltoluamide) is one of the most common active ingredients in bug sprays and insect repellents. However, DEET can be a major skin irritant and shouldn't be used anywhere near cuts or abrasions; it can also lead to more severe symptoms like shortness of breath, headaches, and irritated eyes in some users. As the weather begins to warm up, opt for DEET-free products...

Peppermint is an invigorating scent that almost everyone is familiar with. But what many don't know is that this cool scent has additional uses as an essential oil that can be used topically, through diffusion, orally, or mixed with other essential oils for a variety of benefits.One of peppermint oil’s most notable properties is a cooling sensation that is felt when...

Carrier oils are an important (though often overlooked) factor when using essential oils. Carrier oils are natural by definition: they come from a diversity of vegetarian sources and usually they only have light odors, making them the ideal substance to dilute your essential oils. Although most carrier oils can be mixed with most essential oils, some mixes work better than others.Grapeseed Oil and Basil OilGrapeseed...

The use of essential oils to balance the chakra system has been in practice for thousands of years. It is believed that there are seven primary chakras and 21 lesser chakras: each of the seven main chakras is tied to a particular region and influences different emotions. Although these energy centers aren’t visible to the eye, they are thought to help connect the...