by Linda Smith | Oct 1, 2020 | Essential Oils, Linda's Blog
It is time to notice the change of season for it is upon us. So is the change of political thought not just in the U.S. but in many other countries as well. We are becoming more and more polarized and unforgiving of one another. In the U.S., we have another 4 weeks to...
by Linda Smith | Sep 1, 2020 | Essential Oils, Linda's Blog
Have you noticed the rhetoric lately expressed by political leaders, and just ordinary people on social media? It’s been anything but kind. It’s become right down selfish and uncivil. So, how do I define kindness? For me, it is thinking from the heart and treating...
by Linda Smith | Aug 15, 2020 | Essential Oils, Linda's Blog
Actually, there are many great essential oils to repel these little summer bitters. Citronella – Cymbopogon nardus, is probably the most famous one and one that is included in most insect repellants. I grew up believing you had to have citronella rings to burn if you...
by Linda Smith | Jul 15, 2020 | Essential Oils, Linda's Blog
For years, I have used oregano essential oil only cautiously since it is so powerful an oil but primarily because it is a huge skin irritant for most people. Oregano is in our arsenal of oils that creates an inhospitable environment for all kinds of pathogens. Hence,...
by Linda Smith | Jun 15, 2020 | Essential Oils, Linda's Blog
Yum! I L O V E the citrus oils. They are great in drinks, in refreshing water, and in used in the diffuser. All citrus oils are coldpressed from the rind of the fruit. What is not to like is their phototoxicity on the skin when I go out in the sun. As I always taught...
by Linda Smith | Apr 15, 2020 | Essential Oils, Linda's Blog
This spring is not like any other spring we have ever encountered! It presents with lots of challenges as well as opportunities. I prefer to dwell on the opportunities. Regardless how you see your world right now, you need a healthy immune system to deal with...
