Last night, as I was peeling my Mandarin orange, I was greeted by the most amazing aroma of citrus bliss. I actually closed my eyes for a few seconds and embraced this uplifting fragrance. I always associate the smell of oranges with Christmas. This is a childhood memory for...
Articles with the Tag essential oil
The Health Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
I love entering someone’s home and being greeted by the amazing aromas of a home cooked meal. The scent of freshly baked bread is another one of my favorites smells, welcoming you like an old friend. Even the fragrance of a bouquet of red roses, or the arrival of...
My Top 8 Essential Oils and Why I Don’t Leave Home Without Them
So many people believe that a woman’s purse is a scary thing. Of course, this opinion is usually shared by the men in our lives. The maternal instinct in women is strong, and we always feel the need to be prepared for any situation that can unexpectedly happen. In...
The #1 Common Ingredient in all Essential Oils
Essential Oils are the most exciting thing that has happened to health management in recent years. Although Essential Oils have existed and been used throughout history, humankind seems to have forgotten their existence and incredible health benefits. In humanity’s wisdom, reproducing the chemical compounds found in nature’s plants, and...
Oregano Essential Oil – Not just for cooking
At the start of my EO education, I was surprised to discover that oregano was among the vast list of available essential oils. I always knew that oregano was used in that “delicious spaghetti sauce“, but that was the extent of my knowledge. In terms of health and wellness,...
Red Wine? NO, Thank you.
When you become an adult, you reach a certain level of personal acceptance. I say this, because for many years, I was in denial. I would go out to dinner and a movie with family or friends. Dinner consisted of drinks and appetizers, main course, then dessert. The retreat...
Making Ginger Snap Cookies with Anna
Going to my grandmother’s house to escape my family was the simplest thing for me. She lived in a quaint apartment in the middle of my house when I was growing up. Literally! My dad had built an apartment for her and my grandfather right in our house. I...