When I say ‘Idaho’, you might think, ‘Potato’. Unless you love essential oils, in which case ‘Balsam Fir’, ‘Blue Spruce’ and ‘Ponderosa Pine’ are just as likely to spring to mind. All three are named for the region in which they grow. Idaho Ponderosa Pine is native to western North America and not just found in [...]
In a perfect world, we get all our nutrient needs from our food. If only we lived in that perfect world. Maybe Elon Musk will find it for us someday! Meanwhile, we can supplement those needs and it’s a wise idea to do so. As with everything according to my personal philosophy, balance and interaction are [...]
Refreshing and uplifting, grapefruit – like all citrus oils – is the party animal of the essential oil world. And given the zesty zing of fresh grapefruit, you’d expect that! Let’s talk about the fresh fruit first, which is also jam-packed with benefits. Eating grapefruit for brekkie is a dead giveaway that someone has decided to [...]
Being pale when you're naturally fair-skinned is beautiful and sun smart, but still seems slow to catch on! Bronze still seems entrenched as the desired colour of summer. But let’s face it, tanning is not something that’s a healthy past-time. If you still think it’s attractive to risk melanoma, age prematurely and have skin that feels [...]
When you’re on a ski vacation and feeling weary after a long day of plummeting down the piste, you’ll regret not setting aside a small corner of your luggage for essential oils if you opted to leave them at home. In the battle of one suitcase versus a mound of bulky ski gear, it’s easy to [...]
Blue tansy is just one of the many charms that come from Morocco and it's ideal for unwinding. If Humphrey Bogart’s Rick of Casablanca fame had been peddling this relaxing essential oil at his nightclub and gambling den, the plot would have been a lot less tense. For the sake of good action, it's just as [...]
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 [...]
If there was a prize for ‘most common plants for window boxes’, geranium could get the gong. Its prolific, hardy nature and cheery, colourful blooms make it an easy inclusion in gardens and planters. The geranium variety used for essential oils is Pelargonium graveolens. The oil is steam distilled from its flowers and leaves, and it [...]
Are you really getting the peaceful slumber and quality of sleep you dream of? It's time to take a good look at your bedroom and assess how conducive it is to setting a peaceful ambience with the air quality and freshness you need. First things, first. Throw open those windows and take a look at what’s [...]
