essential oils

Understanding Essential Oils: A Complete Guide For Beginners

March 15, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: April 14, 2017

Have you relied on a plant for healing today? You probably did without even realizing it. It’s easy to take these anchored down organisms for granted, but the truth is that many plants are filled with an arsenal of chemicals… [read]

Lavender: A Portrait of an Overlooked Panacea

January 5, 2017 by Marlaina Donato
Last updated on: January 5, 2017

For most people, lavender conjures memories of powdery-scented sachets in lingerie drawers, spray colognes, or dainty English soaps. Because of this nostalgic cosmetic association, this age-old garden plant has been mostly forgotten as a medicinal, even by seasoned herbalists. Lavandula… [read]

What Can Epsom Salts Do For you?

March 2, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: March 3, 2016

Epsom salt is not actually salt; it is a mineral compound, magnesium sulfate. It looks like large salt crystals, dissolves easily in water, and has many uses for health, beauty, and the garden. There are different grades of Epsom salt,… [read]

Sunburst Diffuser by Drops of Joy Jewelry – Product Review

February 10, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: February 12, 2016

I admit it; I love jewelry. My collection is pretty impressive. When Drops of Joy Jewelry asked me to do a product review, I didn’t warn them. They had no idea I was a hard- to-please, discerning collector who would… [read]

Nourishing Scents for Dismal Winter Months

December 15, 2015 by Marlaina Donato
Last updated on: December 15, 2015

From hot cocoa to cheery clementines, the winter months are associated with delightful smells. Whether you revel in the pungent aroma of a holiday tree or a sprinkle of cinnamon on a festive dessert, aromatics have a positive effect on… [read]

How are Ayurvedic Oils Healthy for Your Skin?

November 8, 2015 by Mike Chapman
Last updated on: November 8, 2015

Ayurveda is the oldest science for healing and improving health using plant fats and essential oils that provide nourishment and rejuvenation to the body, mind, and spirit. The following benefits of Ayurvedic oils make them an effective skin care regimen.… [read]

The Rocky Road to Menopause and How Essential Oils Can Help

October 20, 2015 by Marlaina Donato
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Most women can agree that there was little information regarding women’s hormonal changes when our mothers transitioned through menopause. Hot flashes were commonly the only thing addressed, which gave most of us the impression that menopause is a brief hot… [read]