Anything in life that we call ‘evergreen’ is thought to be timeless and constant. Evergreen trees and their essential oils are the same. Today we’re taking a closer look at one of these enduring and strong stayers who manage to withstand so many extremes: Tsuga. This energising gem is steam distilled from the needles and twigs [...]
Let’s face it, some blokes shun fragrance and prefer to wear Eau de Soap and Water. But if that's not you, read on. If you enjoy some fragrance in your shaving routine and a splash on your face or quick dab behind the ears without adding potentially nasty synthetic scents into the mix, meet my personal [...]
Lime and vanilla: all we need is a miniature paper umbrella and we’re one shot of white rum and a half coconut shell away from a paradise-inspired mind-mellowing cocktail! But when we combine these instead in the form of oils and extracts to inhale, you can skip the depressing afterglow and liver-taxing calories of alcohol-inspired relaxation [...]
Do you find yourself wishing you felt like you had all the time in the world? Essential oil of thyme is like having time in a bottle. Or it can certainly help you to feel that way. Just as humans are poetically likened to snowflakes, each of us unique, so are essential oils with their individual [...]
“New Year, new you,” is a catchy catchphrase. That said, do you really want a New You? Let’s polish up the Current You. No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater. This handful of very fundamental basics keeps us feeling energised and positive. It’s not rocket science. We need plenty of these five things: [...]
Peppermint essential oil is hands-down winner when it comes to fresh minty breath. But how else do you use it? On a recent trip, I remembered on my way to the airport that I’d left my little travel collection of oils behind. Mayday, mayday! Thankfully, I had a 5mL sized Young Living Peppermint essential oil in [...]
The French know their way around a herb garden, that’s for sure. And tarragon is one of their favourite picks. With a hint of anise, you’ll find tarragon used extensively in French cooking, from sauces to casseroles, soups to stews. In English, tarragon is also known as little dragon. Its botanical name is Artemisia dracunculus, so [...]
Feet. Hardworking and humble beasts of burden, they are taken for granted routinely and given loads to carry day in, day out. Long-suffering and loathe to complain, it’s too easy to ignore their needs until you push them too far. Then, they’ll let you know about it! If you’re on your feet all day, you probably [...]
Have you read Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art? This best-selling author is another example of an ‘overnight sensation’ who was decades of inner-demon battles in the making. From his personal experience with self-defeating behaviours and blocks that are well-known to most creatives, he crafted a guidebook that is filled with ‘a-ha!’ moments and centred around [...]
Do you have a Highly Sensitive Person in your life? Maybe it’s you? In today’s post, we’ll give you a list of essential oils that are highly restorative for the highly sensitive souls of the world. For those who don’t have this kind of nature, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like to go through life [...]
