Essential Ideas

Learn more about blue lotus flower essential oil absolute! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and safety data. We've also included a couple of ways to add blue lotus in your diffuser, your meditation practice and DIY perfumes and skin care.

Your knowledge and experience has grown. Now you aspire to share what’s close to your heart with those around you. Go for it! In this blend, magnolia provides a soothing, steadying presence as you follow your dream. Lime helps you overcome exhaustion and discouragement along the way. Sandalwood harmonizes the influence of the other oils and also enhances moments of rejuvenating meditation.

Learn more about Spanish sage–also known as sage lavender (Salvia lavandulifolia)–essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. Review how to use it safely and its recommended applications. Find out how to add Spanish sage to your massage, DIY self-care products, and your diffuser.

Learn more about guaiacwood essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and safety data. We've also included a few fun ways to add guaiacwood in your diffuser, your meditation practice and DIY sore muscles and joints recipes.

If you need a little extra zen today, or some anxiety relief, try out this diffuser blend! With lavender and copaiba, this blend is designed to calm the nerves and uplift and support your mood.

Our pets are important to us, almost like family, and so we want to give them the best possible care. Although essential oils should be used with caution and know-how, they can benefit the health of our pets and improve their quality of life.

We’ve all experienced sleepless nights for various reasons. Fortunately, many essential oils contain properties that can relax both mind and body, enabling you to fall sleep quickly and sleep more soundly. Sleep is thought to play a major role in restoring and healing the body and in mentally and emotionally processing events of the day.

If you’re looking for an upscale appetizer or snack, here’s a recipe for you! These sweet potato fries have a spicy-sweet kick on their own. Combing them with avocado coriander dip elevates their flavor to a whole new level.

Dive right into learning more about thyme essential oil! Discover where thyme oil comes from and how it's commonly used. We review oil application and safety data. We've also included a lot of ways to use thyme oil: cooking recipes, diffuser blends, and DIY recipes for hair care, colds, and more.

Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, we’re not finished talking about our hearts! Cardiovascular health is one of the most important things to maintain for overall well-being. The cardiovascular, or circulatory, system transports blood to the various tissues throughout the body. It is comprised of the heart and blood vessels—arteries, veins, and capillaries.

You’ll love this lemon blueberry cake as a breakfast, snack, or dessert for the whole family. Lemon essential oil adds a nice tangy touch.

Learn more about birch essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and safety data. We've also included a few fun ways to add birch in your diffuser and DIY recipes for arthritis, headaches, sore feet.

Cold weather puts everyone in the mood for a nice, hearty soup. This one is sure to keep you warm and satisfied! Essential oils add subtle seasoning and health benefits.

At one time or another, most of us have attempted to shed a few pounds. Essential oils can be very helpful if you’re trying to lose weight, but keep in mind that essential oils themselves won’t innately make the fat fall off. However, oils can support the overall process by helping to boost metabolism, curb appetite, balance hormones, regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, and promote detoxification.

Learn about pink pepper essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We review how to use the oil safely and its applications. Find out how to add pink pepper into your diffuser, your meditation practice and DIY recipes for digestive support, pain relief.

Discover more about green mandarin essential oil! We discuss where it comes from and how it's commonly used. Review oil application and how to make sure you're using green mandarin safety. We've also included a couple of ways to diffuse green mandarin oil and DIY recipes for skin care toner, perfume, relaxation, and emotional balance.

Dive right into learning about magnolia essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and review how to use it safely. We've also included some way to use magnolia oil: diffuser blends and DIY recipes for perfume, air freshener, skin care.

Turmeric is a traditional seasoning used in curries and other East Indian dishes. This golden, warming soup is flavored with curry power plus turmeric and black pepper essential oils. These oils not only complement each other as seasonings but also work synergistically for powerful health benefits.