A Happy Life
The Secret to a Happy Life ~ a Native American parable One day the Creator gathered all the animals and said: ‘I want to hide the secret to a happy […]
Author Archives: Linda
Garlic Scent Moves from the Feet to Breath
Many years ago, when I first began exploring Aromatherapy, I heard that if you rub garlic on your feet then you will taste it in your mouth soon after. It […]
Protection for Winter Skin
Winter has officially begun, so to help take care of your skin I offer this advice excerpted from Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). “Winter can be tough on skin, […]
Myrrh for Winter Well-Being
An essential oil that so clearly signifies winter and the holiday season is Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha). The resin is often mentioned in connection with the birth of Jesus, and is […]
May Chang’s Lemony Surprise
Anything lemon-scented gets my attention. The freshness of the aroma makes me happy and, sometimes, hungry (lemon thyme anyone?). So, when I encountered May Chang (Litsea cubeba) I was intrigued […]
Bergamot Take Me Away
This past weekend we changed our clocks for Daylight Savings Time. Now it seems as if the darkness of nightfall comes too early. With time and seasonal changes, we can […]
Eucalyptus to Keep Colds at Bay
As cold weather approaches so does the dreaded flu season. That’s when you will do anything to keep from getting that drippy nose and stuffed up head. You can try […]
Scents for Fall
Fall is here, bordering on winter sometimes, so you may be spending more hours indoors. You venture outside to admire the changing colors on the trees, but run inside for […]
Cleaning Up After a Flood
There have been many weather conditions around the world lately that cause flooding and water damage. Initially, time is spent sorting through possessions and assessing the situation. What you may […]
Happy Anniversary to Us!
This week marks the third anniversary of this blog. It went by fast, but I am honored to spend time with you discussing essential oils. My hope is that you […]
