This is one of my personal go to mixes to lighten up winter heaviness. Mix 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of grapefruit and 2 drops of eucalyptus (or peppermint) in an unscented base such as jojoba oil. Lavender is calming, grapefruit is a mood elevator and stimulates digestion, and eucalyptus is excellent for opening the respiratory system.
Read MoreI first learned of adding oils to my washer from Elena Brower and it quickly became one of my most favorite home care techniques. I shake 10-20 drops of lavender directly into my washing machine (where you would put in detergent.)
Read MoreI love using essential oils on my face at night and have long used a mixture by Pratima Ayurveda. This month, I was out of my tincture so I asked Dana for a mixture to try at home. She was excited to share her personal recipe because she has found it to really make a difference.
Read MoreThis is one of my personal go to mixes to lighten up winter heaviness. Mix 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of grapefruit and 2 drops of eucalyptus (or peppermint) in an unscented base such as jojoba oil. Lavender is calming, grapefruit is a mood elevator and stimulates digestion, and eucalyptus is excellent for opening the respiratory system.
Read MoreFor decades I've dabbled with essential oils. And while I know they work in ways beyond what is obvious to the nose, I have long chose my scents mainly because I love their aroma. I reach for Lavender to sooth me, peppermint to clarify, grapefruit to lift me, and (my number one staple) sandalwood to bring me back down to earth.
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Read MoreJust like a whiff of sun tan lotion can instantly inspire feelings of relaxing on a beach, certain essential oils can instantly rejuvenate and lift you up. I love this mix.
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