Why do you want or need a custom essential oil blend? With so many synergy blends on the shelf – especially at the Scented Balance aromatherapy shop – why do you need something custom blended? The biggest reason is you may not like the smell of every oil in the stock blend. Or you may
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Aromatherapy, BlogI’m a huge believer in holistic healthcare. Over the years, I’ve worked to bring information to you about alternative and complementary healthcare including aromatherapy. Reflexology is one of those modalities and this week, I chat with Troy Hurst of Planet Reflexology in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There’s several ways that reflexology can help you get, be
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BlogAs a Certified Aromatherapist, I’m always looking for ways to get, be and stay healthy in the most natural and holistic way possible. When I learn about a new modality, I want you to know about it, too! I learned about Tapping also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) from Cyrus Bush of A Confident
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BlogAh yes, the world is full of noise and we do our best to drown it out. Especially at bedtime or sitting on a plane. So many of us use white noise to help us sleep, but did you know there’s also pink noise and brown noise? Wow – who knew? What is White Noise?
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BlogWe’ve gone a full year in very trying circumstances and being the homebody type, I haven’t missed feeling stressed about going out or staying home. But we all have our limits and those limits have been sorely tested over the last 12 months. There have been oceans of tears shed and somehow, we see that
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BlogChronic pain is hard to live with. It saps your strength and the joy from life. I work hard at Scented Balance Aromatherapy to provide tools to help you with pain. Whether it’s occasional or chronic, there’s help through products made with pure essential oils. There’s also other alternative methods to help you with pain
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Alternative Health Care, BlogAs I write this post, it’s a cold, raw, wintry day. I struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and this kind of day makes it harder to deal with it. To stay balanced and centered, I’m using Bergamot for depression. Pure Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) essential oil is one of my go-to oils especially during this
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BlogOver the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing about Annie’s Hope Center for Growing and Healing. While it’s always good to give back to noble causes, I believe giving back to a cause that speaks to your heart is even better. That’s why I support Annie’s Hope because the Center will provide a safe place
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Blog, ObservationsWOOHOO! There’s only 156 days until summer. I’m not a fan of long cold nights because my bones seem to ache more – do yours? Aromatherapy to the rescue – here’s some tips on using essential oils in the winter to help you feel your best during these way-too-long evenings. Pure essential oils are excellent
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Aromatherapy, BlogIt’s been well documented about the disproportionate burden around daily life that women bear especially since life looks so different over the last year or so. And we’ve all heard about self care and work/life balance – all exceptionally important right now but very hard to make happen. When it comes to stress management for
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