What’s new about how to stay healthy during flu season? Actually, there isn’t anything new, but something old that you can do to help yourself if you have the flu or a nasty cold. I talked about ways to boost your immune system last week and this week offers some ways to stay healthy during flu season. […]
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Alternative Health Care, BlogAbout this time of the year, lots of folks are asking how to stave off colds and flu. You must be vigilant, but it can be done. Germs come at you from absolutely everywhere. They are airborne, on the handles of doors and grocery carts, elevator buttons, money – you name it – there’s a
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Aromatherapy, BlogDo I dare to begin moving forward on a new journey? At this age? Right now? Here? As the old year winds down, I take time to ponder how I want to move forward into the new one. It’s hard sometimes to see just how far I’ve come in the past year when it seems I still have so-o-o-o
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Blog, ObservationsThis week, I’m writing to you with a few tips for staying calm through the holidays. Is it just me, or is everyone else happy to see this year finally end? This year – to say the least – has been wearying to even the strongest of us out there. If you feel like you’re
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Aromatherapy, BlogTea Tree is the workhorse oil because it is so very versatile. Not everyone appreciates its’ earthy aroma, but I can tell you from experience how good – and easy – it is to use around the house. Melaleuca alternafolia is the Latin name for Tea Tree oil and it is native to western Australia. At
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Aromatherapy, BlogChange is in the air and that’s a good thing! I’m excited about the direction my business is taking and I’m here to share the good news with you. As of January 1, 2017, Pixie Garden and Gifts will officially become Scented Balance, Inc. I am proud to announce these changes as Scented Balance reflects the combination
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Aromatherapy, BlogFrank Who? Frankincense – that’s who! Frankincense is a versatile essential oil that goes back thousands of years. It has amazing properties that are good for everything from facial care to addressing inflammation. Frankincense is prized for it’s medicinal value. History in the Headlines gives the short version of Frankincense (and Myrrh): “Both frankincense—also known
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Aromatherapy, BlogWhen I’m feeling stressed, my favorite combination of essential oils is Neroli/Petitgrain Co-Distill, Bergamot, Sweet Basil and Clary Sage. I call it my Amazing Synergy Blend and I feel wonderful just talking about it! There’s this sharpness and sweetness and tang and balsamic note and…well, there’s so much to share with you about this combination!
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Aromatherapy, BlogLots of people ask me “how can I use essential oils?” The short answer is “easy-peezy” and the long answer isn’t much longer than that. :o) Here’s four excellent – and easy – ways to use your essential oils. Topically. With most oils, you need to dilute a few drops in carrier oil such as
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Aromatherapy, BlogLet’s calm down this week with Lavender essential oil. Lavender has so many wonderful uses – so many ways this amazing oil can help you without any side effects. It’s also one of the oils I use the most in my aromatherapy practice. Lavender essential oil has a soft, herbaceous floral scent and simply opening the
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