Undoubtedly essential oils are one of the best ways to care for an protect your children. They support healthy immune function, create emotional resilience and simply maintain a wonderfully loving ambiance in the home. It would be very easy then, to imagine these might be safe medicines that can be used with no consideration, but
For the most part essential oils are safe for breastfeeding, as long as you keep the dilution very low. I would stay as small as just 1%, and only really if needed. Babies navigate the world through smell and their relationship with mum is quintessentially intertwined with their experience of aroma. Using strong fragrances can
In the previous article, we looked at essential oil safety for babies, and how it affects the bonding process between baby and mom. Let’s now discuss how we can use essential oils when it comes to our precious infants. Using Essential Oils to Help Baby Sleep We know enough to recognize that baby can smell,
Using essential oils for infants is a complex issue which needs to be looked at from three different levels. Not all are to do with the safety of the oils themselves, per se. There is a much bigger picture that needs to be thought about, but which often gets overlooked. Consequently, the internet is littered
Fertility reality involves equal parts of physiology, psychology, and planning. Hormones balanced, matched moods, and a special time each month. If only this could be more magical and spontaneous! A couple’s chance of conceiving each month they try is 25-30% for women under age 35. That percent decreases with age. You know there are ways
Ingestion – the elephant in the room. There’s a lot of talk in the essential oil community about ingestion, it is perhaps one of the more controversial topics of late. It would be remiss of us not to address this topic. Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – the ingestion of essential oils.
So, you wanna talk the talk before the walk the walk? No worries, we got your back! Here are the most popular essential oils terms, slang and words you should know so you’ll be able to keep up with your Aromatherapy enthusiasts friends. 😉 Oh and veterans? We’re sure you’ll learn something new too! Here
Welcome To Essential Oils 101–Your Guide To Essential Oils These are exciting times for essential oil enthusiasts! Essential oils are enjoying worldwide popularity and recognition. The appeal of essential oils stems from their versatility and ability to harmonize with people’s wellness needs and desires. essential oils, as they are often called, promise to unleash your
One of the most common concerns people have about using essential oils is whether they are using them safely. It’s a contentious issue, and to some extent safety guidelines change the more you know about the oils, the person you are working with, any medications they are taking and their interactions, as well as the
“What Exactly Are Essential Oils?” People who are new to this world love to ask this. And.. they are right! It can be confusing. Well… The standard answer is “the concentrated essence of a plant”. And that would be right. But where is the magic in that? I’m bored already, aren’t you? And if there
