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Thyme 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,...

Derived 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...

From 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...

The 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...

Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects the passageways carrying air to and from the lungs. When asthma attacks occur, the inside walls of the airways become inflamed, causing them to become sensitive and making breathing hard. Symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, and breathing problems. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for asthma. The...

Embarrassing, yes sometimes going to the doctor with a minor medical issue in a sensitive area can be. When treating some ailments like hemorrhoids, they can be taken care of at home. For a natural and safe easy treatment use essential oils for hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum....

It’s well documented that yoga is very beneficial not only for our mental health but also our physical well being. However, many people do not realize the diverse and somewhat surprising array of benefits yoga can provide.  Regular doses of yoga can be a crucial component to attaining the positivity, acceptance, peace and serenity needed for a truly...

Inflammation is commonly associated with pain though, in reality, it is our body’s natural response to injuries, as well as from bacterial or viral infections. The pain and discomfort often associated with inflammation can come hand in hand with the body’s attempt to heal itself. There are cases, however, when our immune system triggers a...

Pain is hard enough to deal with, however chronic pain is worse. When using prescriptions for pain they can be addictive, expensive, and have side effects. If you have ever experienced pain you know how desperate some may get for relief. Life is full of aches and pains, some pains come and go, and some...

The practice of yoga has always involved a deep quest for the unity of body and mind. It involves increased mindfulness that leads to an awareness of the mind, the body and the spirit. There are physical as well as the spiritual aspects of yoga that can add immense value to your life. Yoga does not...