February 12th 2010
Rosmarinus Officinalis, or Rosemary, is a member of the mint family. Rosemary is known widely as an herb used in cooking. But did you know that since ancient times, it has been used to benefit the human body in many, many more ways? Rosemary essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the plant. Because [...]
December 26th 2009
Peppermint oil has a strong menthol aroma that is incredibly refreshing and stimulating. The benefits of peppermint have been touted for thousands of years. Originally coming from the Mediterranean, it’s now widely grown and harvested in many countries including the US and Great Britain. The mints have been known for their analgesic, antiseptic and astringent [...]
December 17th 2009
There are several things you can do to give your immune system a jump start. These are very simple and really require nothing extraordinary at all. (Highlighted words are clickable and will take you to more information within this blog.) Garlic, ashwagandha (Indian ginseng), astragalus and turmeric are all proven immune boosters. These ancient herbs [...]
December 11th 2009
*Note: Any links contained within are additional information contained from within this Wellness blog. If you’re like most of us on the planet, you suffer from dry, itchy skin during winter months. Dry, itchy skin is caused by many things including cold, wind, smoke, chemicals in soaps and poor diet (deficiencies of vitamins A and [...]
September 19th 2009
Matricaria recutita (German variety of chamomile) Chamaemelum nobilis (Roman variety of chamomile) The German variety is found most often in the US. The Roman in the UK. Chamomile has long been known for it’s healing qualities both internally and externally. But why? Chamomile flowers contain volatile oils (favonoids and essential oils). Essential oils soothe the [...]
