May is Mental Health Awareness Month and if there’s one thing you hear more than anything it’s how important self-care is to overall wellbeing. What does that mean? Just as every person is an individual, what feeds our soul and nourishes our spirit—and what we need at this moment in our life—looks very different for each person and may change throughout our lives. The challenge is finding and creating habits that fit best with your lifestyle. The great news is that establishing one good habit feeds another. For example, if you exercise more, you are more likely to get better sleep, which will in turn help to clear your mind and regain your focus.
Looking for the perfect gifts for Mom or an important lady in your life? Our Mother’s Day Gift Guide features Organic Lavender Essential Oil. Lavender is known for its relaxation benefits and skincare support. As one of the most popular essential oils, Organic Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for everyone.
Some of our favorite blends include Lavender: Restful Ease™ & Real Love®
Looking for more ideas? We’ve collected a number of DIY recipes and ideas that would make great gifts for Mom.
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological wellbeing.
Essential oils are extracted from the flower, fruit, leaf, seed, bark or root of a plant or tree and just one drop can have powerful health benefits. Essential oils are usually created through the process of distillation, which separates the oil and water based compounds of a plant by steaming.
Stay on track and kick off the New Year feeling your best!
The holiday season is in full swing and we know it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, run down and stressed. Whether you're attending multiple holiday parties, or trying to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, the holiday season can be one of the busiest times of the year. This doesn’t leave a lot of time for you to stick to your health and wellness goals. That’s why we’ve shared our top tips for surviving the holiday season so you can start the New Year feeling refreshed and ready for 2022!
Breath is the ultimate life force. Every organ and system in your body relies on oxygen. Breathing clear and deep not only fuels your body but it also fuels your mind. Effective breathing can give you a greater sense of mental clarity, better sleep patterns, and even improved immune response. With flu season on the horizon, it is important to have a tool kit of natural alternatives to keep your body at optimum health as well as help you get back to feeling your best self should you get sick. Many studies have proven that essential oils can act as a great natural alternative to help ease respiratory symptoms. We’ve listed some of our favorite essential oils for respiratory support and their top benefits so you can find the perfect oils for your respiratory needs.
With the constant rise of illnesses and autoimmune disorders, it's more important than ever to focus on a holistic approach to your health and wellness to support your immune system. When we think about boosting our immunity, we often think about maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, taking our supplements and getting enough sleep. What we often don’t think about is how movement, specifically yoga, can help boost immune function and bring vitality to the mind, body and spirit.
Yoga can be used to help boost immunity for anyone, whether you are a newcomer to the practice or a long-time yogi. Melanie Salvatore-August’s latest book Yoga to Support Immunity: Mind, Body, Breathing Guide to Whole Health provides a clear step-by-step guide to yoga at home to assist in boosting your immunity. This #1 new release in homeopathy and preventative medicine outlines the ins and outs of why yoga promotes optimal health and how you can easily integrate yoga into your everyday life.
