The endocrine system includes the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and sex glands. These produce hormones that the body...

Apparently, none of us are going to get younger. But the good news is that we can age with health and vitality. Aromatherapy can help...

Peppermint ( Mentha × piperita ) is a native of the Mediterranean but was brought to the USA in the early 19th century. England was one...

Essential oils affect the limbic brain within a few seconds. They can influence mood, alertness, hormones and neurotransmitters. This...

One of the easiest ways to get essential oils into your system is by using an aromatherapy nasal inhaler. They are inexpensive devices...

Carrier oils are "fixed" oils which means they do not evaporate like the more volatile essential oils. Since it is recommended to dilute...

Myrrh ( Commiphora myrrha) trees are native to northeast Africa, southwest Asia, particularly in the Red Sea regions of Somalia,...

Frankincense ( Boswellia carterii ) has a long history of being used in religious ceremonies and being worth more than silver and gold in...

When most people hear the word, "aromatherapy," it usually brings to mind pleasant scents. There is a therapy of aromas, but...

Holism is described as looking at the whole of the subject rather than just an aspect of it. This is not a new concept. It has its...

At the time of this writing, it's the middle of November. Thanksgiving Day is about a week away. Then Christmas, Hannukka and Kwanza. ...

Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled Salvia rosmarinus which, when grown in different conditions produces various types of...

The common names of many plants are well-known. One name may refer to several different plants as well as one plant may have several...

An increasingly alarming development recently, has been the discovery of drug-resistant fungal infections and systemic mycoses which have...

I believe “flu season” is upon us. But maybe we should say, “virus season,” to include the other viruses that are common recently....

This is a great remedy for flu season. It is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. It can be used for many different types of...

There are many reasons to have sleep difficulties. Is it worry and over-thinking? Is it pain? Is it the sleep environment (too hot,...

Lemon ( Citrus limon ) essential oil is an inexpensive yet powerful oil to have in your home tool kit. A research study showed that it...