Tea Tree is the workhorse oil because it is so very versatile. Not everyone appreciates its’ earthy aroma, but I can tell you from experience how good – and easy – it is to use around the house. Melaleuca alternafolia is the Latin name for Tea Tree oil and it is native to western Australia. At
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Aromatherapy, BlogChange is in the air and that’s a good thing! I’m excited about the direction my business is taking and I’m here to share the good news with you. As of January 1, 2017, Pixie Garden and Gifts will officially become Scented Balance, Inc. I am proud to announce these changes as Scented Balance reflects the combination
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Aromatherapy, BlogFrank Who? Frankincense – that’s who! Frankincense is a versatile essential oil that goes back thousands of years. It has amazing properties that are good for everything from facial care to addressing inflammation. Frankincense is prized for it’s medicinal value. History in the Headlines gives the short version of Frankincense (and Myrrh): “Both frankincense—also known
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Aromatherapy, BlogWhen I’m feeling stressed, my favorite combination of essential oils is Neroli/Petitgrain Co-Distill, Bergamot, Sweet Basil and Clary Sage. I call it my Amazing Synergy Blend and I feel wonderful just talking about it! There’s this sharpness and sweetness and tang and balsamic note and…well, there’s so much to share with you about this combination!
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Aromatherapy, BlogLots of people ask me “how can I use essential oils?” The short answer is “easy-peezy” and the long answer isn’t much longer than that. :o) Here’s four excellent – and easy – ways to use your essential oils. Topically. With most oils, you need to dilute a few drops in carrier oil such as
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Aromatherapy, BlogLet’s calm down this week with Lavender essential oil. Lavender has so many wonderful uses – so many ways this amazing oil can help you without any side effects. It’s also one of the oils I use the most in my aromatherapy practice. Lavender essential oil has a soft, herbaceous floral scent and simply opening the
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Aromatherapy, BlogWhat is aromatherapy? I get asked that question a lot. Someone will ask me what I do for a living and when I tell them, they look at me like a deer caught in headlights. The National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy – NAHA – answers this question beautifully: Aromatherapy, also referred to as Essential Oil therapy,
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Aromatherapy, BlogIt starts with healthy skin. You may not think much about it, but skin is the largest organ of our miraculous body. Nearly everything that comes in contact with your skin is absorbed. Once absorbed, your liver has to filter whatever you put on your skin (or in your mouth or whatever you breathe). We’re exposed
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Blog, ObservationsBeauty is but a lease from nature. – Edward Counsel, Maxims Being young for a longer time than many, I’ve learned something very important – natural is good for you. We live in a world of toxins created for the sheer purpose of the corporate bottom line and the almighty dollar. Look at the beauty of nature. Go
Remember the old adage physician heal thyself? It’s true. As a certified aromatherapist, I am keenly aware of how well the human body heals itself. I begin my aromatherapy practice in awe of the amazing healing abilities of the human body. I cannot heal you. Your doctor cannot heal you. Only YOU can heal you. All anyone can
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