Aromatherapy

Jenny Smiechowski

Essential oil diffusers may pose an unexpected risk

I’ve never thought of my diffuser as anything but a blessing to my health and home. It’s an easy way to take advantage of the benefits of aromatherapy and a great alternative to chemical air fresheners. But I recently read something that indicated there may be a dark side to my diffuser…

Jenny Smiechowski

In serious pain? Aromatherapy and reflexology could help

So many conditions cause serious, long-term pain. Fibromyalgia. Arthritis. Back injuries. Nerve damage. Migraines. Multiple sclerosis. Shingles. Cancer. Forget the opioids and try these alternatives that are heavier hitters than you might think…

Margaret Cantwell

Essential oils and other natural sleep solutions

If you toss and turn at night, you’re not alone. About 70 million Americans suffer with sleeping problems. But there are natural ways you can use to ease your way more reliably into relaxing slumber.