Around the time I was emerging bright-eyed and bushy-tailed from my herbalism studies, affirmations and a couple of books called Heal Your Body and You Can Heal Your Life were emerging on best-seller lists. Their author was Louise L Hay. And her seminal work continues to inspire people who are open to possibilities and believe we [...]
We're here to talk about black pepper essential oil and give you a super-quick and tasty recipe. But first, a question: salt and pepper. Have you ever wondered how this pairing came about? Salt is essential to life and a wonderful flavour enhancer, but what about pepper? Sure, it was treasured enough to be placed in [...]
Ahh, study. Some people thrive on it. For others, it’s a necessary evil. Have you chosen to tackle something that will further your current career? Or have you been wrestling with an inner sense that you’re ready for a change and you’ve finally clicked Order Now on that course you’ve been eyeing off for ages. You’ll [...]
Essential oils are awesome mood-lifters. But we can forget to use them when we're down and could benefit from them most - for instance, if unemployed and struggling with fears and doubts that can start to take over when feeling vulnerable. In the initial days, you bounce out of bed ready to search and positive you’ll [...]
Did you know the French expression for window shopping translates is 'licking windows'? When it comes to chocolate shops, it's easy to see how that came about! We’re doing our best to encourage healthy choices here. So our recipe for Raw Chocolate Orange Essential Oil Truffles is a quick, simple and nutritious alternative to heading out [...]
Decades ago, I visited Japan. I still have a souvenir bottle of sake to prove it. I try not to move it often. It might be combustible by now. If I’d known about essential oils back then, I would have dedicated some time to communing with hinoki trees, also called Japanese cypress. The pinkish-brown wood from [...]
You might have wondered what makes essential oils work. Let's use a food analogy to get us started. With basic nutrition knowledge 101, we know carrots are great for eyes, blueberries are super for antioxidants, and oranges are not only awesome for pirates but excellent in winter for landlubbers, too. In general, we know that plenty [...]
Chia seeds. Contrary to what I thought when I first heard about them, chia seeds aren’t what you’re shaking around when you wave a pair of maracas. But they are popular players in the current arena of nutrient rock stars and have definitely earned their status. For the science-minded, here’s encouraging research to show they aren’t [...]
You say Quinoa, I say Quinoa. Which of us is right? Here's a Quinoa cheat sheet to help you chat on about this nutrient-dense food like a pro. And we show you how to add a unique twist to your quinoa dishes with essential oils, too. If you’re already awake to some of the charms of [...]
Getting married is such a special time. Just as life is about the journey rather than the destination, so is getting married. Whether a quiet, simple ceremony or something on a grander scale, each strand you weave into the day becomes part of the tapestry you’ll want to remember with fondness in years to come. Essential [...]
