You already know that essential oils can provide many health benefits, especially the ones you’re missing out on by spending so much of your time indoors these days. Pure essential oil’s well known emotional, mental, and physical benefits are the reasons why they’ve become so popular to use in our homes and offices. As the popularity of essential oils increases, most ...
You’re most likely not new to the essential oil game. You’ve used their fresh scents to fill your home, office, and even add an extra zing to your laundry detergent. We’re sure you already know that they are often added to natural cosmetics like perfume, soap, and lotions. Essential oils offer a wide variety of health benefits, but do you ...
Originally from the Philippines, but very present in Madagascar, particularly on the island of Nosy Be, Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) gives an essential oil that combines the pleasure of the senses and therapeutic interest. The largest consumer of EO in Ylang-ylang is the perfume industry. Coco Chanel has made it popular with its legendary perfume "Bois de îles", and more discreet ...
This is PART 2 of a 2-part series on Aromatherapy Massage. Check out PART 1 if you haven't yet! So, what’s the link between aromatherapy and massage? Where do essential oils come in? Essential oils are used to enhance the beneficial qualities of the massage. For example, essential oils with analgesic properties can enhance the pain-relieving effects of massage, calming essential oils can enhance ...
Therapeutic Inhalation of Essential Oils: How to Do it Properly Why inhale essential oils? When we breathe in aromatic molecules they travel to the back of our nose and stimulate special cells called olfactory receptor neurons. Once triggered, these highly sensitive cells relay messages to the brain via the limbic system, which is the control center for our emotions, blood pressure, ...
Have you experienced stress at least once this week? Have you experienced stress multiple times this week? Have you experienced stress at least once today? Have you experience stress multiple times today? I don’t know about you, but my answer is ‘Yes’ to all of these. It seems like everyone is stressed nowadays. According to Statistics Canada, 23% of people over the age of 15 and 30% ...
“Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed,The dear repose for limbs with travel tired;But then begins a journey in my headTo work my mind, when body’s work’s expired:For then my thoughts–from far where I abide–Intend a zealous pilgrimage to thee,And keep my drooping eyelids open wide,Looking on darkness which the blind do see:Save that my soul’s imaginary sightPresents ...
Massage is said to be one of the most important methods of applying essential oils. However, in my experience I’ve found that not many people know about it (or know much about it). In fact, I think massage is fairly underrated as a use for essential oils and as a method of healing and relaxation, perhaps because it’s not that common. Why is ...
We're all familiar with the common cold. More specifically, its symptoms: sore eyes, sore throat, headaches, congestion, runny nose, coughing, earache, (sometimes) fever, fatigue, minor body aches, and a general feeling of “yuckyness”, sort of like this. The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (i.e. upper respiratory tract). Do Essential Oils Really Work for Colds? Extensive research has shown the ...
The use of medicinal plants and aromatic oils dates back to the beginnings of human civilization. Clearly, we humans have an affinity towards certain plants and their scents. And with reason! They smell amazing (most, but not all: have you ever smelled Valerian? Ouff!) They can lift our moodThey can calm us downThey can help us sleepThey can prevent and ...
