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The Gut-Brain Connection

The Gut-Brain Connection The Enteric Nervous System (The Brain of the Gut) Scientists in the relatively new field of neurogastroenterology are studying what a British doctor described in 1921 and labeled as the enteric nervous system (sometimes called the intrinsic nervous system). The terms second brain or brain of…

Getting to Know Your Essential Oils – Constituents

Getting to Know Your Essential Oils – Constituents A single essential oil—any essential oil from any plant species—typically contains anywhere from 100 to 400 different chemical compounds. (Recently chemists have been placing the upper range at 800 different chemical compounds!) There are certain compounds common to essential oils…

Photo-toxicity and Essential Oils

Photo-toxicity and Essential Oils I have spent a lot of time considering how to handle an article on this subject- and even more time trying to get out of writing it. The problem is, that while photo-toxicity with some essential oils may be a real problem; I have…

Instead of that, try this . . .

  You can print this here Instead of that, try this . . . Essential Oils can take the place of so many items in our house that may contain harsh chemicals.  Replace your vapor rub with LeBreezey.  Many people have made suggestions to bring this list together.  Please comment below with any…

Is Your Thyroid Trying to Get Your Attention?

Your Thyroid The thyroid, a 2 lobed, butterfly-shaped gland, lies at the base of your throat, in front of your trachea, just below your larynx. It requires a lot of nourishment to function; six liters of blood pass through the thyroid every single day. However, unless the blood is…

Basic Essential Oil Class

Basic Essential Oil Class

Our Basic Essential Oil Class is a 2 hour class.  It is designed for the beginner as well as the individual who has been using essential oils for some time. We cover a wide range of topics and make the practice of using essential oils fun and easy. There is an advanced 5 hour Essential Oil Class available here. By the end of the Basic Essential Oil Class you will know how to effectively use essential oils in most situations, including: