There is a good amount of talk among essential oil users and educators about ingesting essential oils. Is the internal use of essential oils really safe? Which oils may be ingested – and which should be avoided? Finally, what are the potential risks? The answers to some of these questions are highly debated within the...
Welcome, sister! If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing that you either already use essential oils and are now pregnant (or hoping to be soon!) and want to continue to use oils through your pregnancy, or you’re pregnant and brand new to essential oils, and looking for safe, natural options to support yourself and...
What about my Little Littles? If you know which oils to use and how to use them, then you can start using essential oils with your littles from birth. What a relief, since it can be so hard to know what else is gentle enough for such wee babes! Here we’ll go into detail on...
Using Essential Oils Safely: Dilution As with all things health related – be it homeopathic, natural or prescription – user safety is a top priority. In fact, safety concerns are often what lead people to alternative options like essential oils in the first place, but in order for them to live up to their...
Essential Oils for All “I have never met a person who could not benefit from essential oils. I do not believe I will.” – Dr. David Hill, dōTERRA So. Much. Truth. Essential oils for all! From immune support, to emotional health and well-being, to cellular support, skin care, and non-toxic household cleaning, essential oils really do it...
Wild Thing Essential Oil Diffuser Blend A blend that is sure to make your heart sing! Why these oils? While I always check to be a sure a blend smells delicious before sharing it with you, I start by choosing oils with specific properties that are known to support whatever it is I have going on in my...
Enjoy your weekend a bit too much? We’ve all been there, but before you reach for those OTCs, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that are much more gentle on your body, and may even speed up your recovery time! Holistic Ways to Ease Your Hangover: Coconut Water The best way to ward...
I love strawberries, so it was really disheartening to read that they are now at the top of the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list. Yes, we can pay nearly double the price for certified organic, but that’s just not a viable option for most families. There is also the common misconception that organic means NO...
There is something earthy and wholesome about root vegetables, wouldn’t you say? Like eating them directly reconnects us to where we came from. Or maybe that’s just my inner hippie mama talking. Either way, this dish makes a lovely side – even my family of eclectic eaters enjoyed it! The sweetness of the potato and pears is complemented...
DIY Essential Oil Hand Cleanser – Perfect on the go! If you go camping, travel or have a kid or two in tow, you know that the most messy, inopportune times are those when clean, running water is not available. Prepare yourself for those times and keep this simple, non-toxic DIY hand cleanser in your bag. I’m...
