Got the spring cleaning bug? (Or your spouse does? ) It’s a great time to clean the home and essential oils can help in getting your home clean and healthy without dangerous chemicals and their residue that can be left behind.  Especially important if anyone in the house has Asthma or other chemical sensitivities. I mentioned the power of Lemon oil on sticky things recently.  It’s a great way to help cut through gummy or greasy stains! Not only is this citrus oil known for its... 

Patchouli Essential Oil Here is some great info about Patchouli Essential oil from doTerra’s blog. Used for centuries in perfumes and fragrances, Patchouli is one of the more aromatic essential oils. Patchouli oil has an easily recognizable rich musky-sweet fragrance and is used widely in the perfume industry. Patchouli is a species from the genus Pogostemon a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching two or three feet in height and bearing small pale-pink or white flowers.... 

February is here again and that means Valentine’s Day is close at hand. Many people wonder how to improve their romance with essential oils. Well… Romance blossoms in a relaxing, beautiful environment. Set aside special time for a romantic interlude with your partner, and schedule it as a date. Send the kids to a friend’s house, turn off the phone, hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door and do whatever else is necessary to give yourself the privacy to focus on each other.... 

There are many factors that cause you to be stressed and/or anxious about situations.  Whether that’s going to work or school, facing a new situation, getting through an illness or any other stressful situation. To let go of the stress and anxiety it may be important to look a little deeper at what specifically started the worries.  One great way to begin to relax even without the contemplation is using essential oils directly on the skin or in aromatherapy. A couple of oils you may try are... 

I know it’s a common name for females but it’s also a very powerful essential oil.  To get Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Melissa oil is going to cost a bit also.  It takes an enormous amount of the plant to get a small amount of the oil.  However, it is so pure you only a need a drop or so per application, AND take a look at some of the issues it could help with. Depression (Recommended to use Melissa and Frankincense) Anger Alzheimers Dementia Cognitive Impairment (Use Melissa...