

Essential Oils in the Belly Button.... Really?
You know the old adage, anything too good to be true generally is? Well that adage is not lost here. As a professional aromatherapist, and


Essential Oil Safety to Avoid Skin Issues
Essential oils are amazing substances that provide benefits to their users. However, a basic understanding of the product is necessary beca


Empowerment
Empower is a great word, for me it means to take back your power! It was my mantra for all of 2017. My job as a natural health practitione


Are Prophylactics Necessary?
When you think of the term prophylactic, what comes to mind? Depending on your age, that may mean a condom. To others that may mean a vacc


Essential Oil Spotlight - 28 Ways Orange Can Help You!
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) is a peel oil that is cold pressed and is a top note. Orange has a fresh, fruity, light, cheerful, and uplift


Essential Oil Spotlight - 31 Ways Sweet Marjoram Can Help You!
Sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a leaf oil, that is steam distilled, with a middle note. Marjoram has a crisp, fresh, medicinal, swee


Essential Oil Spotlight - 29 Ways Lemon Can Help You!
Lemon (Citrus limon) is a peel oil, that is cold pressed, with a top note. Lemon has a refreshing, sharp, citrusy, sweet and lemony scent.


Why I Became an Aromatherapist
Back about 8 or so years ago when I was introduced to essential oils, I was enamored! This was just what I was looking for to help with my


Sometimes it's Better to Smile and Nod
I love the phrase, "sometimes it's better to smile and nod". In other words, pick your battles. I have so many friends come to


Essential Oil Spotlight - 41 Ways Lavender Can Help You!
Lavender (Lavendula angustifoliaLavender) is a flower oil, that is steam distilled, with a middle-top note. Lavender has a fresh, light, fl


Aromatherapist - What do the Levels Mean?
If you have been on Facebook or other social media lately you may have seen people with NAHA stickers stating they are a Level 1, Level 2 or


Essential Oil Spotlight - 17 Ways Bay Laurel (Laurel Leaf) Can Help You!
Laurel Leaf or Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a leaf oil, that is steam distilled, with a top middle note. Laurel has a spicy, herbal, slig


Herbs for the Holidays
Some of my favorite memories about the holidays have to do with the smells! The cooking of the food, the smell of spruce, cinnamon, clove,


Essential Oil Spotlight - 18 Ways Eucalyptus Can Help You!
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is a leaf oil, that is steam distilled, with a top note. Eucalyptus has a fresh, clean, medicinal and slig


Essential Oil Spotlight - 32 Ways Juniper Berry Can Help You!
Juniper Berry (Juniperus commonis) is a berry oil, that is steam distilled, with a middle note. Juniper has a fresh, sweet, woody and somet