Essential Oils

Essential oils are Mother Nature’s most concentrated form. You can use them to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. In Yoga, we use them to balance the body’s energetic centers and as an aid in our breathing and meditation practices.

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The 10 Best Essential Oils To Support Your Family’s Immune System

The 10 Best Essential Oils For Immunity 1 - Eucalyptus essential oil (Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata) Boosts immunity by fighting...

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These Are The Best Essential Oils For Hair Growth, Dry Scalp, & Dandruff

Overview We lose approximately 50-100 hair strands each day. If you’re experiencing more hair loss than that, then essential oils...

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The Top 4 Essential Oils For A Sinus Infection & Congestion (& A Kid-Safe DIY Inhaler Recipe)

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Sinus Infections & Congestion Sinus issues can be caused by the common...

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The 4 Best Essential Oils For Skin Burns & A Soothing Spray Treatment To Speed Up Healing

Overview Burn wounds are most commonly caused by an open flame but can occur for other reasons: Cold burns (frostbite)...

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The Best Essential Oils For Yeast Infections (Plus 2 DIY Recipes) 

Overview Fungal infections occur when there is an overpopulation of fungi in the body. Fungi are a normal part of...

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How To Use Essential Oils As A Natural Flea Remedy (3 DIY Recipes)

Overview A common problem for pet owners and especially dog owners is fleas. No one likes to see flea bite...

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These Are The 10 Most Potent Essential Oils For Pain Relief

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils For Pain Management Whether you suffer from acute pain or chronic pain, joint...

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The Best Essential Oils For Warts: Tea Tree, Frankincense & More

Overview A common wart is a typically benign growth on the skin. It’s caused by various strains of the human...

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Essential Oils For Hemorrhoids: Try This Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe DIY Blend For Healing

Overview Hemorrhoids (also known as piles) are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus that resemble varicose veins. Constricting...

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These Are The 4 Best Essential Oils For Bruises

Overview Bruising is the result of ruptured blood vessels underneath the skin. They often occur due to impact, trauma, or...

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Using Essential Oils To Manage Shingles Symptoms

Overview According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), approximately 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime....

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Essential Oils For Foot Pain: Aches, Sore Feet, & Plantar Fasciitis

Overview There are many different causes and sources of foot pain: Sprains Arthritis & joint pain Bunions Plantar Fasciitis Blisters,...

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Try These 7 Antifungal Essential Oils For Toenail Fungus 

Overview Toenail fungal infections (onychomycosis) cause fragile and broken nails and also discoloration of the nail bed. Toenail infections can...

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Essential Oils For Diarrhea & Upset Stomach: Do They Work? 

Overview Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery bowel movements and usually lasts 1-2 days (acute diarrhea). It’s often a natural...

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The 3 Best Essential Oils For Bee Stings

Overview Bee stings are painful. Even mild reactions result in sharp pain, swelling, and inflammation followed by intense itching at...

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The Best Essential Oils For Better Circulation & Increased Blood Flow

Overview Healthy blood flow plays a vital role in our health and well-being. The circulatory system is responsible for transporting...

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Sore Throat? No problem. Use Essential Oils To Soothe It Away.

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Sore Throat Relief If you value natural remedies for treating things like...

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The 4 Most Effective Essential Oils For Earache & Ear Infections 

Overview There are different types of ear infections: Middle ear infection (aka acute otitis media) Swimmer’s ear (Outer ear canal...

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How To Get Rid Of Ants Naturally With Essential Oils 

Overview Ants are possibly the most common insect problem at home. Ants are tenacious and quick to figure out a...

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Can You Use Essential Oils For Bed Bugs? Try This DIY Essential Oil Spray 

Overview Bed bugs are little flat-shaped critters that feed on your blood at night. When bed bugs bite, they release...

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How To Use Essential Oils For Acid Reflux & Heartburn Relief (Upset Stomach)

Overview Heartburn is caused by acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid and bile rise to the esophagus. Symptoms of...

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The Best Essential Oils For UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) 

Overview A UTI (urinary tract infection) is a bacterial infection in any part of the urinary tract - bladder, kidneys,...

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4 DIY Recipes With The Most Effective Essential Oils For Post Nasal Drip

What Is Post Nasal Drip? Your nose regularly sends secretions down your throat; this is normal. Did you know your...

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The 7 Best Essential Oils For Headache Relief & Migraine Pain 

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils & Aromatherapy for Headache Pain Throbbing. Pressure. Pain. When those familiar sensations rear...

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How To Use Essential Oils For Gout

Overview Gout is a form of arthritis that can suddenly come on and is characterized by intense joint pain due...

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Essential Oils As A Natural Way To Remove Skin Tags 

Overview Skin tags are harmless growths that appear on the skin that typically occurs in the neck area and armpits....

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The 11 Best Essential Oils For Tennis Elbow Pain

Essential oils (EOs) are concentrated plant extracts that offer multiple physical healing benefits. They are extracted from different plant materials...

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These Are The Best Essential Oils For Cold Sore Relief

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Cold Sores Cold sores, aka fever blisters, are painful, annoying, and can...

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Use This DIY Essential Oil Blend For Varicose Vein Symptoms

Overview Varicose veins are raised, enlarged, and often red or blue-colored blood vessels, which most commonly appear in the legs...

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Can Essential Oils Really Provide Allergy Relief? 

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Allergy Support Millions of us suffer from allergic reactions at one point...

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How To Use Essential Oils for Constipation Relief

Overview Constipation happens thanks to slower than normal movement of food and wastes in the digestive tract. Signs of constipation...

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Use These Essential Oils For Muscle Pain & Body Aches

Overview Whether you’re an active yogi, runner, or just plain dealing with muscle soreness, chronic back pain, or any sort...

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3 Ways To Use Essential Oils To Soothe Pink Eye Symptoms  

Overview Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an eye infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva’s blood vessels. The conjunctiva is the membrane...

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Essential Oils For Tendonitis Symptoms 

Overview Tendonitis (aka tendinitis) refers to tendon inflammation. Tendons are fibrous bands of tissue that join bone to muscle. This...

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The 5 Best Essential Oils For Acne & 3 DIY Pimple Rescue Remedies

  Why You Should Consider Essential Oils If You Have Acne-Prone Skin Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts...

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The 10 Best Essential Oils For Anxiety & Stress Relief

The 10 Best Essential Oils for Anxiety & Stress Relief: 1 - Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) This is perhaps one...

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Can Essential Oils Really Help Manage Diabetes?

What Is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a group of conditions associated with abnormally high blood sugar levels. It is caused...

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These Essential Oils Can Soothe Bronchitis Symptoms 

Overview Bronchitis is the inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes (airways). Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest...

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Essential Oils For Poison Ivy Relief

Overview Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants known to cause an itchy rash because they all release...

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Essential Oils For Plantar Fasciitis

Overview Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of a band tissues (aka plantar fascia ligaments) that connect your heel to...

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Essential Oils For Rosacea: What To Include In Your Skincare Routine 

Overview Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that redness and noticeable blood vessels on your face. It affects mostly middle-aged...

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Essential Oils For Scars & Wound Healing

Scars are evidence of your body’s healing capabilities. Sometimes, like with stretch marks, they’re a sign of change. Whether you...

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Can Essential Oils Work For Psoriasis?

Overview Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes skin cells to multiply much faster than usual, creating skin irritation, inflammation,...

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These Are The 8 Best Essential Oils For Inflammation

Overview Inflammation is becoming a buzz word these days so let’s make sure we understand it. The body’s inflammatory response...

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Aphrodisiac Essential Oils: 7 Ways Aromatherapy Can Help Boost Libido

Overview Sexual desire fluctuations happen; they’re normal. But how do you know when low libido has turned chronic? What can...

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These Are The Best Essential Oils For Increased Energy & Focus 

Essential Oils As A Natural Boost For Mental & Physical Well-Being Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts that...

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How To Use Essential Oils For Hot Flashes & Menopause Relief  

Overview Menopause is a rite of passage in the life of a woman. It’s marked by the end of the...

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Can’t Sleep? Here’s How To Get A Good Night’s Rest With These 3 Essential Oil Blends

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils & Aromatherapy As Sleep Aids "There's practically no element of our lives that's...

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Studies Say These Are The Best Essential Oils For More Focus, Mental Clarity, & Productivity

Overview Most of us want to be more focused, mentally clear, creative, and productive. We have timelines to meet, meaningful...

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Can Essential Oils & Aromatherapy Help Vertigo & Dizziness?

Overview Have you ever felt like the room was spinning? Or have you ever felt off balance? That’s the sensation...

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The Best Essential Oils For Coughs – Do They Work?

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Coughs Stuffed, runny noses, achy bodies, and congestion. Common cold symptoms can...

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Can You Use Essential Oils For Kidney Stones?

Overview Kidney stones are hard deposits that develop in concentrated urine comprised of minerals like salts, and calcium, oxalates, and...

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DIY Essential Oil Recipes: Rejuvenating Face Serum For Age Spots (Dark Spots) 

Overview Age spots (also known as brown spots, dark spots, liver spots, and sunspots) are harmless forms of hyperpigmentation and/or...

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Essential Oils As A Natural Treatment For Athlete’s Foot

Overview Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal infection that usually occurs due to chronically sweaty feet in confined,...

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Essential Oils For Menstrual Cramps & PMS Symptoms

Overview Uterine cramping during “that time” of your menstrual cycle is uncomfortable at best and debilitating at worst. (Get your...

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Can You Use Essential Oils For Eczema Symptoms?

Essential Oils As Natural Remedies For Eczema? Eczema refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions that affect approximately 30...

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The Best Essential Oils For Thyroid Support (Plus A 5-Minute Yoga Healing Practice) 

Overview The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped, hormone-producing gland that rests at the lower front of the neck. It forms...

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These Are The 7 Most Healing Essential Oils For Body & Mind

What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts that are believed to help improve one’s physical,...

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Essential Oils For Dry Skin: 3 DIY Recipes For Deep Nourishment

Essential Oils As Natural Remedies & Beauty Tools Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts containing active chemicals that...

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Caught A Cold? These Essential Oils May Help You Feel Better

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Cold Symptom Relief Due to their multiple medicinal properties, high-quality, organic essential...

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How To Use Essential Oils For Mental Health & Depression

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Mental Health  Depression doesn’t discriminate - it can impact your quality of...

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The 8 Best Essential Oils For Bug Bites & 3 DIY Healing Blends

Bug bites and mosquito bites are not ever fun. Especially if we have an allergic reaction to them or the...

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Are Essential Oils Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure?

Overview Chronically high blood pressure (hypertension) is a common problem in the modern world. According to the American Heart Association,...

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Are Essential Oils Effective For Ringworm? 

Overview Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection, also known as Tinea corporis. It can be known by other names...

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Natural Croup Remedy: Kid-Safe Homemade Vapor Rub & Diffuser Recipes

Overview Croup is a common health condition that mainly affects babies and younger children. It’s caused by a viral infection...

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These Are The Best Essential Oils For Acne Scars

Overview Breakouts and pimples often leave scars that may be treatable. The first order of business is to get your...

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Essential Oils & Skin Cancer 

Overview Skin cancer refers to the abnormal growth of skin cells. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are...

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These 3 Warming Essential Oils Can Help Your Transition To Colder Weather

As the seasons change and Mother Earth transitions from one period to another many of us feel it in our...

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6 Essential Oils That Support Weight Loss (Plus A Science-Backed DIY Craving Control Blend)

Overview Many of us struggle to maintain a healthy body weight. Whether it’s because we’re dealing with a sluggish metabolism,...

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How To Cook (Safely) With Food Grade Essential Oils

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils for Cooking & Baking Due to the many mental, emotional, and physical health...

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Can Essential Oils Help Soothe Neuropathy Symptoms? 

Overview Neuropathy refers to nerve damage that manifests as nerve pain and discomfort. Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves of the...

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Use These Essential Oils To Soothe Arthritis Symptoms

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils To Relieve The Signs & Symptoms Of Arthritis Arthritis refers to an inflammatory...

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Can Essential Oils Help With ADD & ADHD Symptoms?

Overview Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are mental health and neurological conditions that make it...

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These Are The 6 Most Effective Essential Oils For Dandruff & Scalp Health 

Overview No one likes having to deal with the dreaded D (dandruff). Having a dry scalp and flaking and itchiness...

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What Determines The Cost & Price of An Essential Oil?

Essential oils (EOs) are Mother Nature’s most concentrated form of plant medicine. They have been used by various cultures worldwide...

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How To Use Essential Oils For A Toothache: 3 DIY Recipes For Dental Health 

Overview Toothaches are caused by inflammation and swelling, often due to an infected tooth or tooth decay. You’ve got a...

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These Are The Best Fever Reducing Essential Oils 

Overview The average human body temperature hovers around 98.6F (37C). A fever occurs when there’s a rise in body temperature....

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Can Essential Oils Work For Tinnitus (Ringing Ears)?

Tinnitus is the sensation of ringing in the ears. It might affect one or both ears, and it might be...

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These Essential Oils May Help Manage COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Symptoms 

Overview COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a lung disease that causes chronic airway inflammation and reduced lung function. Symptoms...

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How To Use Essential Oils For Nausea, Morning Sickness, & Digestive Issues 

Why People Are Turning To Essential Oils For Nausea Relief Whether it be morning or motion sickness, postoperative nausea, or...

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The Best Essential Oils For Itchy Skin

Overview Itchy skin can be the result of various potential causes like allergic reactions, bug bites, hives, eczema, atopic dermatitis,...

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Use These Anti-Aging Essential Oils Every Day To Turn Back The Clock

Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts that offer multiple medicinal and wellness benefits. EOs and plant therapeutics have...

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Here’s What Essential Oils Are Good For – Your Top Questions Answered

What are essential oils? Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts from various sources such as tree bark and...

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Essential Oils For Back Pain Relief 

Overview The use of essential oils and aromatherapy isn’t just for mental and emotional well-being. Essential oils (EOs) are highly...

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These Are The Best Essential Oils For Aromatherapy Massage

Essential oils (EOs) are very concentrated plant materials that contain many different active compounds that are known to offer many...

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Essential Oils for Travel – How To Create Your Own Kit

Planning for a much-needed getaway? Don’t forget to pack some essential oil goodies in your travel bag! These potent little...

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Essential Oils For Motion Sickness: Try These DIY Blends If You Get Queasy 

What is motion sickness? Motion sickness is triggered by plane, boat, train, or car rides. This condition is caused by...

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2 Mildew & Mold-Busting DIY Essential Oil Blend Recipes 

Overview Fungi like mold and yeast can be found pretty much anywhere: In food In your home (think showers, drywall,...

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A DIY Pregnancy & Kid Safe Homemade Tick & Bug Repellent Spray Recipe

Overview Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease are a real health threat, so it’s important to know how to protect...

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11 Ways To Save Money With Essential Oils & Maximize Their Shelf-Life

Essential oils (EOs) are the most concentrated form of plant material such as trees, roots, bark, plants, fruit, spices, and...

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The Best Essential Oils For Fibromyalgia Pain & Other Symptoms 

Overview Fibromyalgia (aka fibrositis) is a condition characterized by chronic and widespread muscle pain and discomfort in the body’s connective...

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Essential Oils For Sunburn: Try This DIY Soothing Skin Rx Spray

Who doesn’t love a good tan or sun-kissed skin, especially during summertime? While getting your fair share of Vitamin D...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Safe Essential Oils For Babies & Children

Overview Essential oils and aromatherapy can be useful and effective tools to support your family’s physical and mental health and...

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Are Essential Oils Effective For Snoring?

Overview Almost everyone snores at one point or another, and for chronic snorers, it can be an annoyance at best...

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Are Essential Oils Safe For Dogs? Here Are 6 Ways To Test It Out

What are essential oils?  Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that come from tree resin and bark, roots, stems,...

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Upgrade Your Beauty Routine With The Best Essential Oils For Any Skincare Need

Why you should add essential oils in your skincare routine Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts that are...

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The 4 Best Essential Oil Diffusers On Amazon Right Now

The 4 Best Diffusers on Amazon: What are essential oils? Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant compounds that are...

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These Are The Best Carrier Oils For All Your Essential Oil & Aromatherapy Needs 

What is a carrier oil? Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils when you apply them directly to your...

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The Best Essential Oils For Men (& 5 DIY Hacks Every Guy Needs)

The words ‘essential oils’ and ‘aromatherapy’ tend to have feminine connotations, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There...

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Science Says These Are The Best Essential Oils For A Good Night’s Sleep & Anxiety Relief

Unmanaged stress can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Anxiety symptoms like a rapid heart rate and faster...

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Essential Oils As Natural Spider Repellent 

Essential Oils As Natural Remedy For Spiders & Insects Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts containing active chemicals...

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Are Essential Oils An Effective Treatment For Head Lice? 

Overview The head louse (pediculidae, pediculus humanus capitis) is a wingless parasite that spends its entire life feeding off small...

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The Best Essential Oils To Relieve Flu Symptoms 

Overview The influenza virus (aka “the flu”) is a viral infection that causes symptoms like high fever, sore throat, sore...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Safe & Unsafe Essential Oils For Pregnancy

Overview Essential oils and aromatherapy have gained popularity in recent years as effective medicinal and home remedies for various physical...

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The Best Essential Oils For Relaxation & Emotional Well-being

Overview With stress-related illnesses and anxiety disorders on the rise, mental health is more important now than ever. Adopting daily...

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Equine Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils For Horse Care 

Overview Horses are highly intelligent and intuitive animals with a greatly developed sense of smell. Aromatherapy and the use of...

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Are Essential Oils Safe For Cats?

What are essential oils? Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant compounds that come from tree bark and resin, roots,...

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Essential Oils For Cancer Care

Overview Cancer is a disease whereby abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and cause tissue and organ damage. Cancer can manifest in...

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How To Use Essential Oils As Natural Cleaning Products (Plus 11 Easy DIY Recipes)

Why Use Essential Oils For Household Cleaning? Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts containing several active compounds known...

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Should You Use Essential Oils For Asthma? 

Overview Asthma is an inflammatory respiratory tract condition that results in the narrowing of airways and is sometimes also associated...

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How To Use Essential Oils As Natural Mosquito Repellent

Overview Mosquitos are a common inconvenience, especially in the summer, when most of us spend more time outdoors. Mosquito bites...

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Aromatherapy For Dog Anxiety – Does It Work & Is It Safe?

Overview You’re not the only one who gets stressed out and anxious. Your furry family member can also feel that...

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Essential Oil Candles: The Best On Amazon & A DIY Step-By-Step

Candles are therapeutic agents that can help us shift moods, increase creativity, and even productivity. When you pair the ambiance...

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How To Use Essential Oils For Easy, Quick, & Simple Soap Making

Essential Oils & Soapmaking Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts containing hundreds of active chemicals known to improve health...

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58 Essential Oil Uses For Health & Wellness

Essential oils (EOs) are highly concentrated plant extracts containing active chemicals that help support physical and emotional health and well-being....