Essential Oils

As mentioned in our previous writings, essential oils are wonderful to help support the mind, body, and spirit, but they are not without contraindications. We need to be aware of some of the chemis...

From an aromatherapist's point of view, the best essential oils for fertility are ones like clary sage and ylang ylang that support balanced hormone function and oils like rose, geranium, and myrrh...

Becoming a new mom must be one of the most joyful yet stressful things to happen to a woman. We’re told we are supposed to have this huge surge of maternal connection to our child, but for many wom...

As part of our commitment to supporting women’s health, we wanted to look at using essential oils for pregnancy. Aromatherapy can be a powerful support for maintaining a healthy mood balance, but a...

Hormones are all over the place during adolescence. Reaching puberty and starting your periods is a massive landmark in a girl’s life. As her body starts to manufacture the hormones that will encou...

This month, we’re focusing on women’s mental health, and undoubtedly one of the worst things to derail a woman’s feelings of sanity are menopause symptoms. One moment you feel level; the next, you’...

Some of the most uncomfortable conversations I have with women are about how controlled they feel by their hormones. It’s a world of disparity in the workplace; it feels like sabotage for women try...

Last week, I had lunch with a lady who had recently moved to my area. She is also an aromatherapist and has read lots of my books, and it was clear she was nervous about meeting someone she perceiv...

We all have times when life makes more significant demands on us, and most of the time, our bodies should be well equipped for this. However, long-term stress can harm our bodies, affecting our moo...

I’m a big fan of fennel essential oil. You’re unlikely to need much of it because it’s so intense. It has a powerful fragrance and exerts its actions in the body quickly. I love the plant and oil, ...

Sleep may be the least understood of our processes. This is a shame when you think about it because it is crucial. Presumably, most of us have suffered from insomnia at some time and recognize the ...

What does peppermint oil do for your mind? What does digestion do for your stomach to feel better? How repel insects and scare away rats? How does Peppermint oil clear your sinuses when you have a ...