Springtime Essential Oils for Vitality
Springtime Essential Oils This blog-post is all about our favourite springtime essential oils. Springtime essential oils have a variety of uses: from allergy relief, immune strength, to lymphatic drainage and energising actions, while also incorporating floral and fragrant notes to relax and soothe the mind. Spring is the season of bloom and expansion. When all […]
Essential Oils for the Immune System
Aromatherapy and the Immune System The immune system is our body’s line of defence, the boundaries instilled which protect us from dis-ease, physical and emotional imbalance. A nourishing diet, healthy lifestyle with consistent exercise is key to supporting the immune system. On top of that, aromatherapy can be complementary to your health practice. Essential oils […]
Essential Oil Recipes for Anxiety Relief
Ease Anxiety with Aromatherapy Essential oils are powerful tools for anxiety relief. Existing pharmaceutical protocols for anxiety have its downfalls due to dependence and withdrawal effects that are attached to over-the-counter drugs. However, alternative and complementary therapies can offer safe solutions for relieving anxiety disorders (Malcolm, Benjamin J, and Kimberly Tallian, 2018) while also empowering the […]
Rosemary Essential Oil: Benefits + Recipes!
Rosemary Essential Oil: Uses + Benefits Long used for its fragrant culinary and medicinal purposes, rosemary essential oil is an invigorating aroma that has the ability to energise both the mind and body. It’s anti-oxidant, antimicrobial and stimulating properties make rosemary a multipurpose herb that can be harnessed for a variety of reasons. Whether it […]
Essential Oil Blends for New Beginnings
Essential Oils for New Beginnings Essential oil blends for new beginnings can be curated to uplift the mood, promote mental clarity, energy and focus. So, how exactly does this work? Realistically, essential oils won’t manifest new beginnings, but they sure can set you off on the right mindset and mood. They can help calm anxiety, […]
Stimulating Bath Recipe with Lemon and Rosemary
Start off your day feeling fresh. Bath salts don’t always have to leave us feeling slow and oozy, they can be a refreshing and stimulating experience to help kick-start your day. This stimulating bath recipe is filled with energising scents, such as rosemary, lemon, peppermint and cypress, alongside muscle-relaxing salts that will help refresh your […]
Turmeric Essential Oil: Benefits + Recipes
Uses and Benefits of Turmeric Essential Oil Native to Southwest Asia, turmeric has a long medicinal history in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines. Its most active component is curcumin, which exhibits a wide range of potent healing benefits. From anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, pain-relieving and immune strengthening actions. Turmeric shows promising results for the treatment of various conditions. Benefits of […]
DIY Diffuser Blends: Refresh Your Mind
Refresh Your Mind with Essential Oils Essential oils have been shown to be powerful allies for anti-depressant and anti-anxiety actions. After a long year, our bodies may be prone to fatigue and mental exhaustion. Harness the healing powers of essential oils to refresh your mind, energise your senses, clean and clear all unwanted emotions and […]
Essential Oil Recipes for Respiration: Breathe Easy
Just Breathe with Essential Oils Essential oils contain active ingredients that can help aid and strengthen the immune system and respiratory tract. Essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus, ginger, myrrh, peppermint, thyme, clove bud, rosemary, bergamot and lemon exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial actions that may help decongest the sinus, opening the airways of […]
‘Tis the Season for Evergreen Essential Oils!
‘Tis the Season for Evergreen Essential Oils! Evergreen essential oils are derived from the evergreen trees and shrubs, which have green leaves all year round, without shedding much foliage. This can include but is not limiting to: cypress, pine trees, cedar trees, eucalyptus and more. Autumn and winter are the seasons where these plants shine […]
DIY Facial Serum For Your Skin’s Needs!
DIY Facial Serums – Do it Yourself. Crafting your own facial serums is an empowering act of putting your self-care in your own hands. The best part is – they are not so complicated to make! Whether you have dry, irritated, acne-prone, oily or mature skin, you can make your own skincare with just a […]
Time for Pine: Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
It’s Time for Pine Essential Oil Derived from the needles of the evergreen pine tree, pine oil is a fragrant and woody aromatic worth trying. A symbol of Christmas, longevity and good fortune, pine essential oil also has its uses in health and wellness. Pine Tree Essential Oil Uses & Benefits Anti-Inflammatory Pine contains anti-inflammatory […]