Dealing with cancer is an arduous journey, both physically and emotionally. Alongside conventional treatments like chemotherapy and...

Clary sage ( Salvia sclarea ) is an herb that is native to Southern Europe. It grows to about 6 feet, has small blue/white or...

One of my favorite scents is cedar.  Specifically, Texas cedarwood takes me back to my childhood in Texas when I would wander through the...

Turning herbs into oils is a fun way to make natural remedies for all sorts of things. I love growing my own herbs, drying them out, and...

There are numerous factors to consider when avoiding the use of commercial household cleaners, as they often contain harsh and toxic...

This is a great remedy to have on hand for muscle/joint pain. This could be soreness after a workout, arthritis, or any muscle/joint...

According to columbiadoctors.org : “ There is some evidence that long-term use of air fresheners can affect heart function, especially in...

Mandarin ( Citrus reticulata ) has its origin in China but is now grown and harvested around the world especially in warm Mediterranean...

The most prevalent mental health issues of our time are anxiety and depression. According to the National Health Institute (NIH), anxiety...

Jojoba oil ( Simmondsia chinensis ), pronounced, "hohoba," is a great carrier oil for essential oils. It is cold pressed from the seeds...

Essential oils can help with many digestion problems.  Indigestion, bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and others respond well to...

Salt scrubs are an easy way to exfoliate your skin. This will remove dead skin cells, detoxify the skin and nourish it. They consist of...

This recipe will help with dry, sun-damaged, and itchy skin. It has no petroleum products in it (See my blog on petroleum products). ...

I grew up in a time where, if I was sick, I went to the doctor, he (they were all men back then) would look me over, prescribe a...

Marjoram ( Origanum majorana ) is a culinary plant that also has medicinal properties. Originally from the Mediterranean region, the...

The combined action of two or more elements is often greater than the sum of the single elements. This is synergy. In aromatherapy, a...

Protecting our skin from too much sun exposure is a good practice. But we also need sun exposure to produce vitamin D. Some experts...

The answer to that question depends on who you ask.  And it depends on what ingredients are in the repellents. DEET...

June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced a shocking, frightening, or dangerous event, or have endured prolonged trauma in their lives. It can manifest in various ways unique to each person. However, there are common symptoms that may be shared. These include “flashbacks” of the traumatic events, intrusive thoughts, anxiety issues, avoidance of places or thoughts relate

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances. Although they are natural, this does not mean they can be used without regard to...