In his wildest dreams, could Dr Frankenstein have dreamed up Genetically Modified Organisms? They are one of the biggest horror stories anyone could imagine. In today’s post, we’re going to give you some clear facts on what GMOs are. Those facts alone will make you want to ensure you choose non-GMO products like Young Living’s at [...]
When you’ve been using essential oils for a long time, using oils and choosing oils becomes second nature. But how do you get to that point? I've loved using beautiful Young Living-sourced and distilled gifts of nature for over 20 years and rising. While you can't rush a good thing, I hope I can help you [...]
“New Year, new you,” is a catchy catchphrase. That said, do you really want a New You? Let’s polish up the Current You. No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater. This handful of very fundamental basics keeps us feeling energised and positive. It’s not rocket science. We need plenty of these five things: [...]
If I told you the fruit and vegetables you’d been eating were synthetic, not natural, would you be outraged? Alarmed? Worried about what that crazy stuff might do to you? Yet this is exactly what can happen when you buy essential oils. Products we assume to be natural — because we can trust what’s on the [...]
You might have wondered what makes essential oils work. Let's use a food analogy to get us started. With basic nutrition knowledge 101, we know carrots are great for eyes, blueberries are super for antioxidants, and oranges are not only awesome for pirates but excellent in winter for landlubbers, too. In general, we know that plenty [...]
Tired, puffy eyes? Chamomile teabags can be your best friend. Better yet, steep the teabags to make yourself a relaxing cup of tea, pop the used teabags in the fridge while you drink the tea, and you’ll be in a great mood for a quick bit of shut-eye while lying down with cool teabags on your [...]
Using ginger essential oil and lapping up sweet potato ginger soup won't make you dance like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. But it will put an extra spring in your step! Ginger has long been a stalwart of home remedies and cooking. If you’re a regular at your local Thai takeaway, ginger-based stir fries could get [...]
New to essential oils? Good for you! You’re about to discover a whole new sweet-smelling world. First up, please read our post on essential oils basics for beginners. Once you’ve got the hang of those basics, you'll want to explore other ways you can apply and use essential oils. Here goes. Topical Application The guidelines for [...]
If there was a prize for ‘most common plants for window boxes’, geranium could get the gong. Its prolific, hardy nature and cheery, colourful blooms make it an easy inclusion in gardens and planters. The geranium variety used for essential oils is Pelargonium graveolens. The oil is steam distilled from its flowers and leaves, and it [...]
Essential oil of frankincense is so legendary, we’ve already written about it at length. But can you really have too much of a good thing? I hope not, because we're writing about it some more. Bible studies or lack thereof aside, you’ll know frankincense is a 'religious oil' thanks to the three wise men, and maybe [...]
