From after-dinner mints to everyday toothpaste, peppermint is in many of the things we use on a daily basis. And with its pleasant smell, cooling sensation, and calming nature, peppermint essential oil is one of the most popular and best-loved essential oils on the market. Read on to learn about the top five peppermint essential […]
Do you love walking into a room and the smell of peppermint or lavender fill your head and body? It’s such an invigorating and refreshing experience, it’s no wonder essential oils have gained in popularity over the years. Whether they’re meant for aromatherapy, medicinal or just a room deodorizer, utilizing essential oils in your favorite […]
To many women, wearing perfume is an extension of their personalities. Novelist and National Book Award winner Mary Gaitskill, in her essay “The Power of Perfume,†described the wearing of perfume as “a complex blend of [the] private and public selves.†Wearing fragrance or having a signature scent is not just a way for women to […]
Essential oils have been around for thousands of years, but have exploded in popularity in the United States over the last several. Fortunately, the science and credibility behind their use has also exploded, and their use continues to gain respect and acceptance in mainstream and alternative health fields. Essential oils can be found everywhere now, […]
We’re all familiar with the three guys who started the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas. In the New Testament of the Bible, the Magi (aka the Three Wise men) sought the Christ-child and brought him gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. Now we all know gold makes a pretty nice gift – but what is […]
Contrary to popular belief, getting cold or going outside in the cold with a wet head isn’t going to give you a cold. Wearing a hat isn’t going to help prevent you from getting a cold either. The only thing that can cause a cold or flu is a cold or flu virus. So if you’re like […]
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the art of using highly concentrated essential oils for health and healing. These oils are extracted from herbs, plants and trees. They provide both healthy or damaged cells in our body with oxygen and nutrients and even protect our DNA. Many people use aromatherapy to promote a healthy mind, body […]
Do you like getting roses? I’m partial to yellow roses, but much too practical to encourage my husband to buy them for me. Â But now I’ve discovered a better way to enjoy them – in rosehip seed oil! Â If you didn’t already know it, rosehip seed oil has a long history in natural medicine and […]
Word has it this is going to be a horrendous year for mosquitoes.  Great! Besides rain, nothing ruins a beautiful summer’s eve  on the patio more than mosquitoes  – especially if you live in Wisconsin – the home of July, August, and winter!  I dread mosquitos, not just because they’re annoying, but because I’m highly […]
