Citrus: A World History -- a Review A history of Citrus around the world can be found in archives and libraries. These collections are comprised of historical drawings, illustrations, paintings, and...
Vata - the Messenger Dosha Your Material Self ...... and Your Emotional Self--artistic, friendly, courageous Meet Vata, the Messenger Dosha, whose task is to bring energy to the body via circulation...
Olive Oil from Olea europaea, for dry or aging skinIn this post, I explore the oil known as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Abbreviated to EVOO, it’s the highest quality of oil from the fruit of the olive...
About Lavender Love for the Seasons. Lavender, from "lavar" or to wash, is steeped in medicinal, garden & aromatic history! Simply inhaling Lavender essential oil is a ritual pleasure carried...
The Natural Series, Part 3 Engaging a Nature-Centered LifestyleDefinitionsIn my mind, the phrase “engaging a nature-centered" or "natural lifestyle", has two meanings. Below I share my personal...
The Natural Series, Part 2: Reading Labels on Natural Cosmetics The art of reading product labels is a skill that’s easy to learn.It will help you get the most for your money. Before...
Lavender's LoveA Lavender’s Love is generous and free for the asking! Yet, not all Lavenders smell the same. So, because we have a few Lavenders---there are 6 named types* and more---I’ve chosen...
Is It Natural? A Series -- Part 1 The Natural Series is all about the ingredients in products that promise to beautify us or remedy an irritation we’ve been experiencing. And it’s about how the...
An Aromatic Memo: Take a Break---an Aroma Break! My message in any season is full of the positive point of view. Aromatics in Season are the Aromas of Plants & Essential Oils for good...
Pain Relief from Two Essential Oils Clary Sage (for Clarity) and Lavender (for Constancy and Self-Confidence) are two sweet oils to captivate your senses. Because their natures fit perfectly with...
