Aromatherapy: An Interview with Mindy Green

Jessica Baker, LAC picks Mindy's brain on aromatherapy.

Turn Your Bathroom Into a Sanctuary for Healing

Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics creates a living environment in harmony with nature and energy flow. Cleanliness without excess clutter is the foundation of clarifying energy and the first step in beautifying your space. You can accomplish a great deal by clearing the decks.

Cosmetic Nutriceuticals: Enhancing Beauty from the Inside Out

We all know that topical skincare products, including cleansers, anti-aging serums, sunscreens and moisturizers are important to maintaining a healthy and youthful appearance...

Top Ten Essential Oils for Your First Aid Kit

You may be aware that essential oils (EOs) can be an effective remedy for a variety of common complaints that can be treated at home such as, insect bites, sunburn, strained muscles and rashes.

Spritz to Refresh in Summer

Spritzing the skin with cool herbal liquids is a delightful and sensual experience. On the hottest summer day, you can refresh mind, body, and spirit with just a few pumps of a mister bottle.

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How Exotic Rose Can Grace Your Life [+ Recipes!]

Rose is perhaps the most celebrated of all fragrances. She has been called "Queen of the Flowers" and has a decidedly feminine nature—everything from her associations with romantic love to female health.Rose was discussed in early Sanskrit literature: from preparations for complexion care, eyewashes, and digestive aids. Drawings from as far back as 10,000 BC depict primitive stills for extracting rose oil.re

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Aromatic massage: an easy way for men to take care of themselves

Many men take little time for their health. But what if contributing to your well-being involved doing little but scheduling and enjoying a relaxing aromatic massage? It is estimated that 90% of doctor’s visits are for stress related ailments; isn’t it great to know that one of the best stress busters is easily achieved by letting someone else do all the work? That is nearly as good and much better for you than spending the day on the couch watching sports and drinking a beer (okay, almost).

Extend the Benefits of Massage: Part Two

Herb teas and essential oils can be used in the bath for their healing and detoxifying properties.

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Interview with Aromatherapist Mindy Green

Sharon Falsetto, interviews Mindy for the National Association forHolistic Aromatherapy.

Edible Flowers: Freshness, Flavor and Fragrance of Spring

We enjoy flowers as cuttings and sometimes for their fragrance, but few of us realize that there are a number of edible blossoms that can do more than grace our centerpiece.

Natural Perfumery: Guidelines and Suggestions

Here are the guidelines that categorize the essential oils into groups from which to blend. The ‘notes’ are based on evaporation rates. High evaporating oils are at the top of the scale, with the slowest and thickest oils at the bottom.

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Reformatting your Energetic Architecture using Essential Oils

Aromatic plants have been used throughout time in medicine, cosmetic care, spiritual practices and ritual ceremonies. For nearly a century, modern science has known that the chemical constituents found in essential oils have therapeutic value, and that essential oils offer a multitude of chemical constituents that are effective against a wide variety of pathogens.