Forest Bathing on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and a great opportunity to celebrate the planet and our connection to it. What better way to do that than being involved in Shinrin-yoku, a term […]
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Vetiver Brings You Down to Earth
Although Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) essential oil has an earthy smell, the plant is a tropical grass. It offers a dense, rich scent that is hard to describe, so I usually […]
Bright and Sunny Tangerine
On bright sunny days, like we have been having here lately in Colorado, I think of Tangerines. Their orange globes resemble the sun but offer sweet coolness instead of heat. […]
The Perfume of Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang has an unusual but beautiful name – it means “Flower of Flowers” in the Philippines where it is native. The essential oil, extracted from the plant’s voluptuous blooms, […]
Can Lime Essential Oil Help with Weight Loss?
When I was younger my preferred citrus fruits were oranges and lemons. I was wary of limes. But when I was introduced to lime essential oil my tastes changed. Through […]
Starting the New Year with Gratitude
As the year comes to an end we often look ahead at what is to come. We think about how we want our future to be different, but we can […]
