According to a new study published in the journal Molecules, inhalation of diluted tangerine (Citrus tangerina) essential oil causes sedative-like effects and decreases the time it takes to fall asleep. It also indicates the inhalation of undiluted tangerine EO enhances focused thinking. Ten men and ten women participated in the … Keep reading…
Can essential oils enhance your fitness program? Absolutely. If you would have asked me my opinion of essential oils in 2013, I might have responded with a blank stare. They weren’t on my radar at that time. A year later, Vanessa started using essential oils. I was a little slow … Keep reading…
Few individual compounds can compare when it comes to the health benefits of d-limonene. D-Limonene is one of the hundreds of constituents found in essential oils. In this article, I’ll cover some of the health benefits of d-limonene, as well as explain where to find it and how to determine … Keep reading…
No doubt, you’ve heard friends and co-workers talking about hemp oil and CBD oil a lot lately. I predict the Endocannabinoid System will be the most talked-about area of health and fitness over the next decade, and the focus of fascinating research findings. That might sound like a bold statement, … Keep reading…
Do lavender and tea tree essential oils cause gynecomastia?…Of all the questions I get about essential oils, this question is in the top five. As a (grand)parent, I understand the fear of doing something to hurt your child. That’s why sensationalized headlines, like “More evidence essential oils ‘make male breasts … Keep reading…
Unless you’ve been living without internet, you know essential oils have exploded in popularity. Though millions love their oils, there are still some cynics or skeptics. Vanessa and I get a message from someone almost weekly, wondering about our thoughts on a new post, from someone hellbent on scaring people … Keep reading…
A few years ago, essential oil posts seemed to be all over the internet. Pinterest boards, news feeds, and blogs were filled with claims about the use of essential oils. What happened to the hype?