Is lavender essential oil helpful for anxiety or depression? If so, which is the best way to take it? How much should you use? I’ll address these questions and others right here. Lavender essential oil has been used for thousands of years, in part, to deal with feelings of anxiety, … Keep reading…
With almost half of the population experiencing a headache each year, it’s not surprising that the question “What essential oils help with headaches?” ranks near the top of essential oil-related Google searches. Migraine headaches occur in one out of five women and one out of ten men. Most migraine sufferers … Keep reading…
My doctor recently recommended bergamot oil as part of a cardiovascular health protocol (along with nattokinase and a unique blend of vitamin E). Though I was familiar with the positive effects of inhaling the oil, I hadn’t looked too much into the heart health benefits. I thought, for my own … Keep reading…
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…
Over the past decade, research has shown what the Finns and other Scandinavians have known for millennia. The sauna is good for you! I’ve outlined seven reasons you should sauna, and described how to sauna to get the most health benefit. I also included some of the most common questions … 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…
Peppermint essential oil. From Peppermint Patties to muscle rubs, and cigarettes to the gum you chew to get rid of the nasty breath, peppermint oil is ubiquitous in food, drink, and personal care and household products. Of course, peppermint flavor isn’t the same as therapeutic peppermint essential oil, though people … 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?