Certain foods and stimulants can trigger increased sense of anxiety, making us more prone to stress. Others have the effect of soothing the nervous system, or helping increase our body’s ability to adjust to stressful situations. Here are a few tips on using nutrition, herbs and essential oils to manage stress: Use “nervine” herbs, which are… [Read More]
Use Essential Oils to Anoint Your Chakras
Let’s learn about the chakras first. The seven chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through. The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting… [Read More]
Finding Zen with Essential Oils
There are several ways to manage stress, but a good place to start is with essential oils. Oils have been around for centuries and are known to have many health benefits. Pure essential oils are revolutionizing the way families manage their health, by harnessing nature’s most powerful elements. The following oils are specifically helpful in… [Read More]
Yoga, Meditation and Essential Oils
What is Meditation? Meditation is an experience that engages your mind and can offer both relaxation and energizing benefits. It develops a mind-body connection that encompasses fitness, health, and wellness. Essential Oils are a great way to further deepen that connection and ignite your inner senses. Meditation exercises when practiced regularly can be powerful, calming… [Read More]
Reduce Stress with These Relaxation Techniques
Stress management is a very multi-faceted topic, and should be approached holistically from many angles. These relaxation techniques are a good place to start. For starters, diffusing essential oils during relaxation enhances the experience! Relax with your favorite oil combo or just use lavender for a calming, relaxing effect. Let’s look at other ways to… [Read More]
Crystals and Essential Oils are a Beautiful Combination!
So what do essential oils and crystals have in common? Well, they’re both made from the earth and often used for emotional and spiritual balance — crystals are, of course, naturally-occurring minerals found all over the globe, while essential oils are distilled directly from plants, trees, and flowers. Using essential oils for healing is increasingly… [Read More]
Celebrate the Moon with Essential Oils
Most people have heard the old belief that the Full Moon can make us act a little crazy. But is there any truth to that? Let’s talk about science for a moment, to take a look at the mirroring of the tidal influence on our physical and emotional bodies. The gravitational pull of the moon… [Read More]
Soul Care is Essential
That sounds right, doesn’t it? This is my new direction. The pandemic arrived and everything got upended for so many people in positive and negative ways. And sometimes a little bit of both. For me, the pandemic has given me time to embrace new projects and studies and the new birth is Essential Soul Care…. [Read More]
