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Creating great essential oil combinations can be considered both science and art. You can’t just throw random oils in a basin and hope they turn out fine. There’s a number of other factors you need to consider. Aromatic Essential Oil Combinations Essential oils can be categorized into different groups according to their aromas. For example,...

The huge variety of skin care products on the shelves today is testament to the fact that achieving smooth skin is near the top of most people’s beauty to-do list. But amazingly, many are unaware that there are a number of natural essential oils that feature on the ingredients lists of some of the most...

When it comes to loosing weight, the sheer number of drugs and supplements available can be a bit overwhelming. From fat-blockers like Orlistat, to  powerful stimulants such as Ephedra, theres certainly no shortage of weight-loss pills on the market, each promising great results, fast. Now, it should be fairly obvious that these pills are no replacement for...

There is nothing quite as frustrating as tossing and turning throughout the night. The more you want to sleep, the more your mind races. The result? Studies have shown that interrupted sleep can impair mental performance during the day. Emotional stress, medical conditions, and unfavorable environment are just some of factors that can add up to a...

Borage oil is derived from the borage flower, often known as the starflower, which is small and blue. The oil comes from the seeds of the plant. Borage oil is popular as a topical ointment for skin disorders, and it is actually one of the richest sources of essential oils that cannot be produced by...

Anxiety refers to an unpleasant mental state which can be accompanied with rumination, inability to sleep well, nervousness and a feeling of impending doom. Normally, there are certain situational triggers that cause anxiety, but this isn’t always the case. It can refer to a range of mental illnesses and their symptoms (such as social anxiety, generalized...

Hair loss is a common occurrence for people of all ages and genders. It can be due to a severe illness, stress, the influence of age and hormones (the case of male pattern baldness), or due to an autoimmune disorder (like alopecia). Hair loss can generally be thought of as excessive loss of hair follicles, as losing...

The most common names for Lavender are English Lavender and Garden Lavender, with the Latin name being Lavandula angustifolia. The name comes from the Latin word lavare, which means “to wash”, highlighting its cleansing, perfumed aroma. It’s native to the Mediterranean region, though these days it is common all over the world. In ancient Egypt Lavender Essential Oil was part...

By now you have probably heard about oil pulling. But what is it exactly? Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic technique that generally involves swishing oil in the mouth for the purpose of detoxifying the body. It is also great for cleaning the teeth and gums, as well as fighting gingivitis.  Many people who practice it are said...

Wheat Germ oil might be one of the more obscure health-boosting oils, but obscurity does not mean it is uncommon. This is a fat soluble natural oil derived from the germ of the wheat kernel and may be light yellow in color. Wheat germ oil also contains nearly 25% of the good stuff found in the...