I know how frustrating varicose veins can be. If you spend most of your day sitting down or you’re noticing these pesky veins more as you get older, you’re not alone. Varicose veins can cause swelling, pain, and itching. But don’t worry! I know a natural and soothing solution to help ease these symptoms and…
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How do Diffuser Bracelets Work?
Essential oil bracelets are a fun and trendy fashion accessory for anyone that loves and appreciates essential oils in their life. They come in so many styles, colors and types, they could really be worn as jewelry alone. Today, I want to help you understand how to use a diffuser bracelet. Which types are best…
DIY Essential Oil Lip Balm Recipe
Making lip balm at home is super simple! Pick a few quality ingredients, and follow this easy recipe. Your homemade chap stick will be all natural, moisturizing, and healthy for your lips. Best of all, it’ll save you quite a bit of money compared to buying commercial organic products. Once I started making a batch…
DIY After Sun Lotion Recipe (Soothing & Moisturizing)
How do you take care of your skin after a full day of fun in the sun? Easy: use this fabulous DIY after sun lotion. Since I’ve been learning about essential oils, I have become inspired to use my oils everywhere… including helping with sunburn or heavily sun-exposed skin. Let me tell you, this recipe…
How to Treat Bug Bites with Essential Oils
So a nasty mosquito has bitten you… Ouch! What do you do now? If you want my advice: run to your home apothecary and grab your essential oils! 😉 There are a few ways to soothe the itchiness of mosquito bites. I’ll show you the essential oils you’ll want to use. Also, you’ll learn how…
Plant Therapy Essential Oils Review
When I first heard about essential oils, I was being introduced to Young Living. But quite quickly, I questioned the price tag and started looking around. Since then, I’ve been researching and comparing the quality of many essential oil brands. If you looked in my desk drawers right now, you’d find oil bottles from many…
How to Get Rid of Bloating with an Essential Oils Massage
Nobody likes to wake up and feel bloated. It can literally make or break your day. And, you’ll likely want a home remedy FAST so you can get on with your day. If you have essential oils in your home apothecary, use them to help get rid of gas and bloating naturally. As a first…
7 Best Essential Oils for Scar Healing (Plus: Scar Blend Recipe)
Do you have an unsightly scar that won’t go away? Do you wish your scar to heal naturally? Are you wondering how essential oils fit into the picture? Essential oils are natural oils prepared from plants. The practice of using medicinal plants for healing is ancient. More and more, essential oils surface in our home…
Essential Oils for the Solar Plexus Chakra
The solar plexus chakra is the 3rd chakra in a system of 7 chakras that influence the health and well-being of humans. Essential oils as an alternative holistic practice ties into the energy work related to chakra balancing. Your solar plexus chakra activates your personal power and the light you radiate. It is where you…
7 Ways to Safely Inhale Essential Oils
I don’t know about you… but when I open a bottle of oil for whatever use or recipe, I always take a little smell. I put the bottle under my nose, and for a quick second, I do nothing else but to enjoy that particular essential oils’ scent. It helps me focus on what I’m…
How to Use Essential Oils for PMS: Recipes, Blends, Tips
Each woman experiences her period and associated PMS in her own, unique way. In this article, I want to give you all the options I know of, on how to deal with PMS symptoms. This includes essential oils, oil blends, and DIY recipes that help relieve PMS symptoms and menstrual cramps. You’ll learn how to…
How to Make Essential Oil Sprays for Room, Body or Linens
Essential oil sprays are used in aromatherapy to support various issues of health and well-being. While a body mist may be all you’re after, these sprays easily double as room sprays, linen sprays, or car freshener sprays. The basic recipe is the same. The difference will come in when choosing a particular scent or blend…
Best Essential Oils for Strong Nails and Soft Cuticles
Whether you’re dealing with brittle nails or dry cuticles, using essential oils in your nail care routine can make a noticeable difference. Even just regular daily life can cause weakness of the nails or irritate the nail beds. Exposure to chemicals such as dishwashing without gloves, or using nail polish removers, can make things worse. This…
How to Manage Panic Attacks with Essential Oils
Have you ever encountered a panic attack? That uncomfortable and unpredictable feeling of being completely out of control? Panic attacks occur within seconds. They cause extreme anxiety leading to paralyzing fear and an immobilizing condition. Panic attacks can trigger palpitations, dizziness, and breathlessness. Do not be alarmed. You can manage panic attacks with essential oils…
Essential Oil Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe
Antibacterial hand sanitizers are usually easy to get at your local health food store or online. But in case they’re sold out (or you don’t feel like going shopping), DIY hand sanitizers are a good alternative. Here’s how to make an essential oils hand sanitizer at home. A DIY hand sanitizer do not cost a…
12 Fresh + Inspiring Spring Diffuser Blends
When Spring arrives, I’m always ecstatic! My spirits are lifted without any effort. More sunshine, more warmth, more bliss! For me, spring diffusing means using bright, fresh essential oils that uplift and inspire. I put some thought into which essential oils speak “Spring” to me, and I have blended 12 custom Spring diffuser blend recipes…