This week I created a blend called “Breathe Joy” for a special person who is a huge source of inspiration in my life. And as most things do, it got…
Virtual aromatherapy consulting is often considered less than ideal, as ours is a deeply personal practice. However, in these exceptional times, aromatherapists have an unprecedented opportunity to support our communities, and we need to be flexible.
Aromatherapy can promote healthy functioning of all mind-body systems. Choosing inhalation or skin application depends on what we want to support: respiratory and immune health, relaxation and restful sleep, tight…
You may have heard that you should apply essential oils to the soles of your feet for certain health issues, because the large pores absorb essential oils so well. Unfortunately, this just isn’t true.…
Stress knows no season, but it can really pile up during the winter holidays. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try these simple tips to take control of your own well-being.
It’s super easy and a bit cheaper to make your own nut butter (and your kitchen will smell amazing). So easy, in fact, that I don’t even have a real recipe…
In a word: NO. In this post, I explain why and what to do instead.
For a decade, I was the Creative Director of an aromatherapy soap company. Soapmaking is an art form largely unchanged over hundreds of years. Read on to learn how soap is made,…
When I operated an aromatherapy soap company, some of my customers used soap as shampoo, and I got questions about making and using vinegar hair rinse. Here’s a very comprehensive tutorial for…
Warming, comforting, spicy-sweet… It’s holiday season! Time for warm, cozy beverages by the fire. Here’s one of my favorites. I first had this at the amazing Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca,…
