Archive for June, 2010

The Secrets of the Lavender Essential Oil

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The Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and most healing essential oils on the market. In this article, we’ll give a brief overview of the history of the Lavender essential oil, go over the wide range of ailments this essential oil can cure, then finally practically ways you can use the lavender [...]

Essential Oils Can Relieve the Pain of Lumbar Strain

A lumbar strain is a stretching injury to the ligaments, tendons, and/or muscles of the low back-it can be very painful and put you flat on your back. The stretching can actually result in microscopic tears of varying degrees in these tissues. Lumbar strain is considered one of the most common causes of low back [...]

Common Essential Oils For Hair Care Products

Essential oils are fundamental ingredients in hair care products. From sage to thyme and fenugreek, essential oil extracts developed from organic and natural sources, help to soothe the scalp, while promoting hair growth, moisturizing and adding body and manageability. Let’s take a look at the more common essential oils for hair products. Basil: Basil promotes [...]

Benefits of Essential Oils

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Essential oils are basically the therapeutic grade oils found in plants, trees, roots, bushes, flowers and seeds. With essential oils, it is possible to oxygenate and transport nutrients to the cells of the body. Nutrients cannot be assimilated in the body without any oxygen. This is how oxygenating essential oils are useful in maintaining one’s [...]

Aromatherapy For Travel – 4 Key Essential Oils to Tackle Travel Stress & Upsets

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Summer’s here and for most people that means it’s vacation travel season. Whether you’re traveling by car or plane, going on a long trip or a weekend getaway, no matter what time of the year it is, it helps to be prepared for some of the unexpected upsets and minor ailments that can sometimes mar [...]