Oct 17 2024
In a world where synthetic medications dominate, there’s a growing interest in returning to nature’s pharmacy. Welcome to “Healing Herbs 101,” your comprehensive guide to the most potent and time-tested natural remedies. Let’s embark on a journey through the lush, fragrant world of healing herbs, exploring their remarkable properties and learning how to harness their …
Sep 08 2024
Essential oils have been used for centuries due to their healing properties. Whether it’s lavender oil, tea tree oil, or peppermint oil, each has its own unique benefits. These oils have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties, making them ideal for bug bite relief. Imagine being able to relieve itching, reduce inflammation, and even prevent infection …
Jul 21 2024
Lavandula, commonly known as lavender, is having a moment. Lavender lattes are showing up on the hippest coffee shop menus all over the world, and with reason. The plant renowned for perfuming the southern French countryside and relaxing millions of people worldwide is easy to find and easy to grow, provided you have the right …
Apr 16 2024
A good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy and productive life. However, many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night. This can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being, has been shown to be an effective natural …
Feb 20 2024
by Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The Plant-Powered Dietitian Lavender is not only fragrant and pretty—it is edible. Lavender can offer a floral, herbal taste and aroma to many recipes, such as this delicately spiced beverage. Filled with chai tea, coffee, soymilk, dried lavender flowers and just a touch of agave, you can enjoy this relaxing beverage as a much …
Feb 14 2024
After a long day we all need to relax and unwind. Instead of a sitting down with a glass of wine, do something better for your body and mind; use aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils to benefit you both physically and mentally. These essential oils are distilled from various plant materials …
Jan 21 2024
Lavender, with its sweet scent and beautiful purple flowers, is much more than just a pretty plant. It has been used for centuries in various forms due to its diverse range of benefits. Whether it’s incorporated into beauty products, used for its health benefits, or simply planted in gardens for its soothing aroma, lavender consistently …
Jan 14 2024
Centuries after the ancient Egyptians used aromatherapy, the practice is still being used. Whether you burn a candle, warm a few drops of oil, or massage the oils onto your skin, aromatherapy promotes physical and mental well-being. With so many essential oils out there to choose from, finding the perfect aroma may be daunting; but …
Nov 11 2022
There are few things more frustrating than not being able to get to sleep. After a long day of accomplishing whatever life has put in front of us for the day, be that working in the office, out on the slopes, or home with the children, we all need to be able to unwind then …
Jul 28 2022
Aromatherapy is one of the most powerful homeopathic ways to change your mood and your sense of well-being. Deciding which aromatherapy scent is right for you, though, can be a bit tough at times. Following these guidelines should help you decide on an aromatherapy scent to match your needs. Eucalyptus Eucalyptus is more than just …
