Here is a quick tip for using Lavender Essential Oil – Brought to you by the Lavender EO Hubpage I recently created. When I am feeling a little overwhelmed, depressed, or generally “blue” I like to diffuse some lavender essential oil – usually mixed in my “pick me up” essential oil blend. Ratio Recipe: 10 […]
All About Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree or Melaleuca alternifolia, is one of my all-time favorite essential oils. It is definately one of a handful I would ALWAYS keep on hand….especially with children around! Tea Tree Essential Oil Profile: Properties, Characteristics and Uses of Melaleuca Alternifolia EO – Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an important essential oil in the […]
Essential Oils for Flu and Chest Congestions
Ravensara is a great essential oil for fighting viruses and viral infections, especially when it comes to respiratory infections like sinus infections, bronchitis, whooping cough and other viral infections. Here is a little more information about this great essential oil that can even be used with young children or as a massage oil/chest rub. Ravensara […]
A wonderful, dreamy – relaxing blend
I had a client recently who uses essential oils at her busy corporate office in California and when she came in for a massage while visiting family for the Holidays she had clear ideas about what she wanted for her aromatherapy massage – lavender and sandalwood. I have a blend for relaxation with lavender and […]
Brianna stepped on a bee yesterday and got stung!
My daughter stepped on a bee yesterday and the stinger went right between her little 18 month old toes. My son who turns three tomorrow and has been getting daily “Foot Ah-Sages” (Massages) with Peace and Calming before bed said “Mommy help! Sissy a Foot Ah-Sagge!” Sure enough – tea tree, lavender and tangerine oils […]
Sleeping Soundly Without Prescription Meds
So today I got rave reviews from another customer who received the “Sweet Dreams” soothing sleep lotion as a gift from a friend. She says not only has it helped her sleep better but it has really helped her husband sleep better also. She used it about a week before he figured out how well […]
Natural Hair Conditioning Treatments
Natural Hair Conditioners – recipes for non-toxic deep moisturizing hair treatments. All these conditioners should be used almost immediately. Pre-Shampoo Conditioning Oil 2 tsp conditioning oil such as jojoba, primrose or carrier oil blend 12 drops Chamomile Essential Oil 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 8 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil 6 drops Lavender Essential […]
Treating a Child’s Fever Naturally
There are several ways to treat a child’s fever naturally without resorting to OTC or prescription fever medications. Here are some natural home remedies for childhood fevers as well as a separate, more detailed article with ideas for using aromatherapy to relieve children’s fevers. I’d love to hear your stories about what home remedies worked […]
Getting out splinters and slivers
Julie writes: “Hello, everyone!I want to thank you for posting about Thieves being a “puller.” This afternoon as I toddled around in the kitchen, barefoot (but not pregnant!), I picked up a glass sliver in my foot. For hours, I’ve been trying to find this tiny thing, and attempt to remove it. It was so […]
Essential Oils Aromatherapy Products Website
Hurray! My new aromatherapy products website is up and running! While in no ways complete it is at least taking shape. I would really appreciate your thoughts and comments on the site – if you run across any difficulties, etc. Blessings, Angela <><
Natural Sleep Aid – Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy Blend
I made a custom blend for a client who hadn’t slept a full night’s sleep in over six weeks since her accident at work. The pain from her injury was only one part of what was keeping her awake – stress really got to her, especially at night, keeping her awake with buzzing thoughts about […]
