Cold and flu season is still lingering. It stinks. Sickness is triggered by so many factors: Stress, poor diet, excess or lack of exercise, and/or the strangers breathing all over you during your commute. Most people reach for fast relief from the drugstore shelf. I used to do the same but I found when I…
Supporting Salve to Help Little Ones through the Wintry Months
He who wants a rose must respect the thorn – Persian Proverb As parents, we want the best for our children, and using effective, naturally-derived aromatic medicines sure is a treat. However, as we are dealing with precious little ones, it is especially important that we use essential oils that are deemed safe – certain…
Radiate Light with these Winter Solstice Essential Oils
It’s the winter solstice this week and to mark the occasion I’ve been spending some time with a few different essential oils that usually never make it into my little bag that I carry, daily. Oils like Inula, Thuja, Eucalyptus staigeriana, Yuzu and Goldenrod. To be honest, I can’t find one logical (intellectual) reason why…
4 Immunity Boosters for Winter Wellness
As a wellness expert, western herbalist and makeup artist, I’m always looking for ways to help my clients support their bodies using plant based nutrition and beauty products to heal and revitalize their health from the inside out. Focusing on plant based solutions for healing and wellness is especially important as we head into the winter…
Pinon Pine Body Butter
While in the mountains recently, I reconnected with a much loved body butter recipe. This luxurious body butter is one of my all time favorite recipes. It truly rocks when it comes to protecting, nourishing, and soothing dry skin during the autumn and winter months. The addition of Pinon pine is AMAZING! I hope you…
How to Make Your Own Cough Syrup
Cough Syrup: A Simple Honey Cough Syrup for Adults and Adolescents over the age of 7. For those between ages 5-7, half dosage of essential oils. For those below age of 5: use tea with a little honey mixed in. **Do not use honey for children under 1 year. Here’s what you’ll need: Equipment: ◻︎…