Finding “Good Quality Essential Oils” Finding high quality essential oils can be a complex process and confusing to the new oiler. This is because individuals have different preferences and beliefs about the “best oils.” Furthermore, what is deemed the most important aspects for selecting our aromatic allies varies between essential oils users, clinical aromatherapists,...
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Essential Oil Quality, Standards, and Safety Part 1: The Search for the Best Quality Oils
Why is “Quality Essential Oils” Such a Charged Term for Essential Oil Users? One of the most common questions newcomers to aromatherapy ask me is, “How do I find good quality essential oils?” It seems like an innocent question, right? Actually, this inquiry has gotten quite complex and even contentious among experienced aromatherapists and...
Five of My Favorite Single Essential Oils and Blends for Happy Guts and Optimal Digestion
Healthy Gut, Happy Body Our intestinal tract profoundly impacts our overall wellness through its various functions, along with its well-known role in nutrient assimilation, absorption, and elimination. Recently, we’ve been exploring the importance of a healthy digestive system and the bugs that reside in our “inner tube.” We’ve also been highlighting how essential oils...
How Essential Oils Aid Digestion by Supporting the Microbiome and Easing Stressed-Out Minds and Guts
The Importance of Digestive Health Our digestive system is known for its role in breaking down our food, assimilation and absorption of nutrients, and elimination. However, it also has many other vital functions that have an impact on our overall wellness. Furthermore, our gut is the home to trillions of microbes, collectively known as...