Most of us know a little bit about the science of aromatherapy. Like, lavender is good for sleep and ... actually, that's where the knowledge ends for most of us. Being the vegan, hemp-loving hippie ...

Essential oils are currently enjoying a renaissance in the world of holistic health and wellness—with fans touting their effectiveness in treating everything from stress and anxiety to nausea and pain ...

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A bath is an excellent form of self-care. The warm water is relaxing and can help with stress or sore muscles. Some people claim that you can boost the benefits of a bath by adding essential oils. The ...

Essential oils are the essence of scent or flavor extracted from a particular plant. Inhaling or mixing essential oils with a carrier oil and applying the mixture topically may provide certain health ...

There’s something comforting about walking into a room that smells good. Pleasant scents can be instant mood boosters or stress melters, depending on the scent and the feelings and memories we ...

Neuropathy is a condition that happens when your nerves don’t work the way they should because your nerve cells have been damaged or destroyed. It can affect the way you feel things, and can cause ...

Twenty years ago, Carla Cohen fell mysteriously ill. She couldn’t put her finger on what was wrong; it felt as though some conspiracy between her mind and her body were eroding her capacity to work.