Author: James Worthington
Spikenard is also known as nard, nardin, and muskroot. The amber colored Essential Oil is derived from the flowering plants. The botanical name for Spikenard is Nardostachy jatamansi. In ancient times the Spikenard Oil was used as perfume, medicine, and in religious ceremonies. Another ceremony that Spikenard Oil was traditionally used for was to anoint...
Read MoreJust ask yourself these questions Do I eat more when I’m feeling stressed? Do I eat when I’m not hungry? Do I eat to feel better (to calm myself when I’m feeling sad, mad, bored etc.? Do I reward myself with food? Does food make me feel safe? Do I feel out of control around...
Read MoreA panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When they occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. Many people have just one or two panic attacks...
Read MoreThyme essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the Thymus plant, an aromatic perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. It is an evergreen shrub which will reach the height of around sixteen inches. The thyme shrub’s leaves are gray to green in color accompanied with pale purplish-pink flowers. The herb is exceptionally aromatic,...
Read MoreDerived primarily from the Mexican flat-leaved vanilla, Vanilla Essential Oil is comes from orchids of the genus Vanilla. The Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés introduced both vanilla and chocolate to Europe in the 1520s, which accounts for the fact that the word Vanilla is derived from the Spanish word vaina (meaning pod). The act of pollination is required...
Read MoreThe Rumour: Some people didn’t file their tax forms online because they have a phobia of filling out forms. Does the very thought of filling out forms stress you out, make you want to curl up in the fetal position, suck your thumb and time-travel back to an age before paperwork existed? If so, you...
Read MoreFrom decongesting blocked sinuses to soothing aching muscles and cramps, there is one particular all-natural oil combination which is being heralded as a natural cure-all for a whole range of symptoms. White flower oil is cooling, refreshing, soothing to the muscles and great for clearing to the sinuses. It’s based on a recipe that combines some of the...
Read MoreImagine yourself racing on cross-country skis, your heart pounding, a rifle slung across your back. You round a corner and approach a shooting range ringed by thousands of screaming spectators. You ski up to your shooting lane and have to squeeze off rounds — accurately — into target 50 metres away. This is what biathletes...
Read MoreThe essential oil of the Ylang Ylang plant certainly has a broad variety of benefits and uses, from medicinal to romantic. The blooms of the Ylang Ylang tree were scattered over the beds of newly wed couples in Indonesia as the plant’s odor is said to have a calming and euphoric effect. In the Philippines, the plant is...
Read MoreA lot of embarrassing wind comes out of us. Usually flatulence is manageable, but sometimes, let’s be honest, the human body seems to have a mind of its own. And what’s the deal with hiccups? Or those moments when it feels like you are about to be sick? What about the incredible pain that sometimes sits just...
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