Well, it’s happened. After keeping from getting sick for well over a week now, my immune system gave in and I got a nasty cold. I’m sure part of it is due the fact my daughter’s been coughing and congested all…
Make an Aromatherapeutic Body Scrub for a Homemade Holiday Gift
Give your friends and loved the ones an awesome homemade gift this holiday season that brings the spa home — i.e., an all-natural body scrub that smells fabulous! Exfoliating scrubs are full of several health and beauty benefits that many people don’t realize.…
Over 25 Proven Ways to Boost Your Immunity & Stay Healthy Naturally
Sick of getting sick? Check out these alternative remedies and easy lifestyle changes you can make to stay healthy and enhance your immune system — both in the short term and long run. They’re especially great to do now as we’re…
DIY Germ-Busting Aromatherapeutic Cream Cleanser for the Kitchen & Bathroom
Years ago I got sick of using bleach-filled, toxic, soft scrub cleansers to clean my kitchen sink, shower tile, and bathtub, so I researched some natural alternatives. I found that by simply mixing together some baking soda and liquid castile soap,…
Squash Hunger & Lose Weight by Smelling Grapefruit Essential Oil, Not Lavender
Remember the “grapefruit diet” from a few years ago? Well, grapefruits are once again connected with weight loss, but in a different way. Did you know that a recent scientific study suggests that just smelling grapefruit essential oil may make you eat…
Make Your Own Belly-Busting Aromatherapy Massage Oil
Did you know that you can massage away your belly fat? Seriously. It’s true! Two scientific studies out of Korea showed that it’s possible when doing self-massage with certain aromatherapy essential oils for an extended period of time. So, when…
10 Quick Holistic & Healthy Ways to Boost Your Energy Right Now!
With the recent time change, do you find your mental alertness and physical energy waning as the day goes on? Wish you could just crawl back into bed acting like Daylight Savings Time never happened? Face the day full of…
Make This Powerful Antiseptic Aromatherapy Room Spray to Keep Germs at Bay
Got people sneezing and coughing near you? Don’t get sick! Disinfect the air with this easy-to-make, powerful antiseptic aromatherapy spray. I find it super useful during cold and flu season and it’s great to use while traveling (just be sure…
Make Your Own Remineralizing Aromatic Spa Bath
With all the winter storms and cool arctic air hitting the country recently, no doubt you wish you could escape to an exotic spa with hot mineral pools. (That’s my dream at least!) Well, I’ve got the next best solution…
Top Aromatherapy Treatments for Sunburns
With summertime almost officially here, my family has been spending more time enjoying the long days in the warm sun, which unfortunately often spells disaster for one of us. Someone is always bound to get sunburned. Think painful, sun-scorched skin.…