7 Must-Read Articles to Celebrate “Best Holistic Health Blog” Award
7 Must-Read Articles to Celebrate “Best Holistic Health Blog” Award Healthline recently named the ACHS Health & Wellness Blog a “Best Holistic Health Blog” for 2017. It’s an honor to be recognized along with several other excellent and educational wellness blogs. See the full list here. We embrace a strong social mission to share reliable, […]
Herbal and Essential Oil Remedies for Children | ACHS
Herbal and Essential Oil Remedies for Children The sense of smell is the only sense that is fully developed at birth. Scent crosses the placenta; babies, in fact, are making memories in utero. The scents from pure plant essential oils can bring nature into your home environment and help maintain good health to those who […]
4 Reliable Essential Oil Databases You Need to Know
4 Reliable Essential Oil Databases You Need to Know For an aromatherapist, essential oils are important. And, as you might have noticed in recent years, essential oil popularity is on the rise. With so many people venturing into the world of aromatherapy, it’s even more crucial for aromatherapists and essential oil enthusiasts to know where […]
3 Common and Dangerous Essential Oil Mistakes
3 Common and Dangerous Essential Oil Mistakes The recent surge in essential oil popularity is undeniable. A new report published in Green Mountain Outlook projects that the organic essential oil market will continue to see strong growth through 2021.[1] As any aromatherapist will tell you, the safe and appropriate use of essential oils can bring […]
Aromatherapy Safety: Using Essential Oils in the Bath [VIDEO]
Aromatherapy Safety: Using Essential Oils in the Bath [VIDEO] I love a languorous soak in an aromatic bath. It can energize, relax, or refresh, depending on your choice of oils. Recently, I’ve received a few questions on how to use essential oils safely in the bath. While EOs should always be used with caution (hence […]
How the Quality of Essential Oils Impacts Therapeutic Value and Safety
How the Quality of Essential Oils Impacts Therapeutic Value and Safety Not all essential oils are created equal. While we might like to assume that all oils— beautifully and professionally packaged and sold in seemingly reputable stores—are of the same quality, we’d be doing ourselves (and potential clients!) a disservice. In reality, many factors affect […]
Green Cleaning: 10 Essential Oils that Naturally Repel Insects
Ah, summertime! It’s that time of year to relax out on the porch, sip some lavender iced-tea, and watch the sun slowly dip behind the tree line. But if there’s one thing that can snap you straight out of that soothing summer bliss, it’s mosquitoes and other creepy crawlies found around your home! If you’ve […]
Essential Oil Safety: Practicing Aromatherapy with Caution
Essential Oil Safety: Practicing Aromatherapy with Caution If there’s one topic that has caused a lot of chatter in the aromatherapy community, it’s essential oil safety. And for good reason! There’s an exceptional amount of misinformation out there around these highly concentrated plant substances. So, before we enjoy the wide range of uses for essential […]
The Amazing Use of Essential Oils as Natural Preservatives
The Amazing Use of Essential Oils as Natural Preservatives Are essential oils the future of the food industry? The modern food industry has evolved into a complicated system. Fruits and vegetables are cultivated in one part of the country, transported into another region to be prepared as jams or juices, and are sold into yet […]
Organic Fair Trade Practices in Nepal’s Essential Oil Industry
Empowering Farmers to Develop Organic and Fair Trade Practices in Nepal’s Essential Oil Industry Last fall, I traveled from my home in Portland, Oregon to the southern lowland area of Nepal known as the Terai. I went as a volunteer with Winrock International through the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program. My Nepalese hosts were the Forest Environment […]
8 Eucalyptus Life Hacks You’ll Love
Green Cleaning: 8 Eucalyptus Life Hacks You’ll Love The best thing about essential oils: they’re incredibly versatile. An essential oil kit with a few key oils can be a “one-stop-shop” for holistic wellness. In my seemingly endless battle to cut the clutter, I love when a product can work on multiple levels and make life […]
Anxious or Feeling Down: Can Essential Oils Help?
There has been more open discussion than ever in the health and wellness community about emotional issues like depression and anxiety. Talking about this difficult topic is an enormous step forward on the road to supporting those in need. Questions a Registered Aromatherapists (RA) may be asked is: How does aromatherapy work with sadness and nerves? And Can […]
