Tag Archives: Lemon

Seasonal Threats and Essential Oils

I’m treating my plant allergies with….plants? Nobody likes allergies. Whether it’s hay fever or pet dander, allergies can be frustrating to deal with. Essential oils are great place to start when looking for allergy relief, as they do not cause side effects and do not rely on chemicals to get the job done. Continue reading

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What Kind of Mood Am I Smelling?

One of the first things people notice about essential oils is the amazing way they smell. I can pull the top off a bottle of peppermint and from across the room people will look around to track down that amazing scent. Many research studies have been done on how aroma can affect mood and emotions, as aromatherapy is one of the most common uses for essential oils. Continue reading

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Worried to Death

If life is delivering you a set of personalized worries, turn on your diffuser with a calming essential oil such as lavender, orange, and lemon, or blends containing these oils (contact me if you want if you would like suggestions of specific Essential Oils for relieving your worry or anxiety) Continue reading

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Back to School with Essential Oils

Whether you are a teacher, student or parent of a student, back to school is a time of both stress and excitement. Here are a few ideas to enhance this yearly new beginning with essential oils. Continue reading

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Reptiles and Essential Oils

I know it is probably hard to picture using oils on reptiles, especially on snakes, but it is something that can be done. My husband and I have recently started using certain oils to help with our snakes, bearded dragon and with … Continue reading

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Photosensitive Essential Oils

Photosensitivity or phototoxicity is a skin reaction seen when certain essential oils (usually cBergamotitrus oils) are exposed to UVA light. Inflammation, reddening or burning of the skin are common photosensitivity. Therefore, it is critical to keep skin that has been exposed to these oils out of the sun or away from UV lamps for 12 hours. Continue reading

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The Beginner’s Trio- Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint

If you or someone you know finds the idea of using essential oils intriguing, but wants to start off small, the beginner’s trio of lavender, lemon and peppermint are highly recommended as the best place to start incorporating essential oils into your everyday life. Continue reading

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