Why Using Coconut Oil is One Fad You Should Follow
Coconut oil is the newest health craze in functional foods and skin care. Have you wanted to include coconut oil in your diet or use it on your skin, but worried it was “just a fad?” Worry no more, skeptics, because this is one health fad you’ll want to start following. Widely touted by nutritionists […]
How to Make the Ultimate Herbal Steam
As an herbalist and aromatherapist, I get asked more questions about how to support the skin holistically than perhaps any other topic. In the winter months, we can find ourselves putting our skin on the back burner of our wellness routine. Schedules are hectic, daylight hours are short, and the many holiday feasts can leave […]
4 Holistic Recipes for Silky-Smooth, Healthy Hair
It keeps us warm, protects us from the elements, and can make us feel attractive and stylish. Yes, we’re talking about hair! With all the wonderful things your locks do for you, skip the harsh commercial hair products and give them some natural TLC. Winter can give your hair a beating. It’s time to rejuvenate […]
How to Make Personal Flower Essences
He loves me, he loves me not? As children, we believed in the magical power of these words as we plucked the petals off of a daisy, hoping of course, to end with “He loves me!” We blew the fluffy seeds off of a dandelion and made fantastical wishes. And no one ever forgets their […]
Top 10 Tips for Starting Seeds this Spring
Seeds are a cheap and easy way to expand your garden. When to start seeds depends on your zone, so be sure to check with your local agricultural extension agent for a list of what to start in your area and when. Or, if you prefer a more techy approach, you can try an online […]
5 {DIY} Body Care Recipes from Natural Products
With more and more toxins and nasty chemicals making their way into conventional cleaning, bath, and body care products, I’m proud to support a day that celebrates the benefits and necessity of natural products. On March 24—Natural Products Day—our friends at the National Products Association (NPA) and industry leaders came together in Washington, D.C. to […]
Experience the Ultimate Aromatic Bath
For those of us who reside in chillier climates, there’s nothing better than slipping into a soothing hot bath to soak away the winter doldrums. But if you haven’t tried adding essential oils to your bath time routine, you’re missing out! Essential oils are extremely effective when added to bath water—they’ll work wonders on your […]
{DIY} How to Make Fizzing Herbal Bath Bombs [Video]
By Tiffany Stout and Renee Long The holidays are almost here, which means temperatures are dropping, wreaking havoc on our skin. Is there anything better than soaking in a warm bubble bath with a bit of aromatherapy when the weather is chilly? If you love a good aromatic soak, you need to know about this […]
Growing Lavender Brings Summer Fun
With mild, rainy winters and precious months of warm (or even hot!) summer sun, we are fortunate to live in a climate that is ideal for farming and gardening here in western Oregon. Lavender is just one of the many flowering plants that can thrive in our Eden-like land of the Pacific Northwest, if given […]
How to Make a Luscious Herbal Moisturizer
By Kelly Johnson and Renee Long Skin, being the largest organ in the body, protects you, insulates you, and connects you to the world. With harsh, cold weather in the winter and exposure to damaging UVA/UVB rays in the summer, your skin takes a beating all year long. Doesn’t it deserve a little extra TLC? […]
Trade Toxic Cleaners for Natural Essential Oils
Who doesn’t love the feeling of a freshly clean and sparkling home? But a long day of spring cleaning with harsh chemical products can take a toll on your body, zapping the luster right out of that “fresh and clean” feeling. What if you could make cleaning fun? Or at the very least, smell good? […]
10 Aromatherapy Tips to Breathe Easy
There is a saying, “When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace” (author unknown). As a holistic health promoter, you know that breathing is vital to optimum wellness and the health benefits of oxygen to the body. You have probably taken at least one yoga or meditation class and have practiced abdominal breathing. […]