Articles on improving your body.
Ever wondered if you can use essential oils for lowering blood pressure? There are a number of factors that can lead to hypertension or high blood pressure. When your arteries have a blockage or your vessels grow narrow, the heart works harder to get the blood where it needs to be. This puts a strain … Read more
When you are a lover of scents and diffusing oils is a favorite pastime, then you are probably on the lookout for the finest machines on the market. Our essential oils (EO) are important, and inhalation is one of the primary ways we reap all the benefit they have to offer. Diffusers are a powerful … Read more
We’ve all had those days when work has been too much and everything at home seems as chaotic as it can possibly be. That’s when you need to take a few moments, preferably an hour, to sit or lay in a room alone. “Me” time is extremely important when it comes to maintaining our sanity … Read more
We all age if we are lucky. Yet, getting older isn’t always fun and games. With it comes changes that we expect and those that we didn’t see coming. That’s okay though. We are tough, and we can make it through. I am a woman who is headed toward her fiftieth birthday in a few … Read more
The Company Young Living is the top producer and distributor of essential oils in North America. Their products are harvests from the best growers and extracted in top-of-the-line distilleries. While they are based in Utah, they have offices located throughout the world including Australia, Canada, Japan, and Europe. The came up with their own testing … Read more
As users of essential oils, we are always on the lookout for a better, more efficient way to reap the many physical and mental health benefits they provide. If you are like me, you enjoy diffusing scents when you need to relax or focus. You might blend some peppermint oil and lavender with fractionated coconut … Read more
When a fresh, uplifting scent for a comforting sanctuary is what you have been seeking, then look no further than lemongrass essential oil uses and benefits. Also popular in nutritional and dietary needs, this Asian inspired scent is one found as a stand alone as well as in many blends to be used for multiple … Read more
Now that we are learning more and more about essential oils, other types of lipids are going to come into play. How do we know which one to choose? Is sandalwood oil the right choice or should I be using jojoba oil? These are all very good questions, and I will do my best to … Read more
Young Living Company History The founders of Young Living, Mary and Gary Young, began their business as a small organic farming and distillation operation in 1993. As they grew their farmland and business ventures to include sustainable oil choices around the world, within 15 years, they found themselves the world leader in essential oils (EO) … Read more
As a user of essences, I like to blend scents and create mixtures that can help me with bug bites, reduce some scarring I have from past injuries, and my favorite, mixtures that relax me thoroughly. Let’s face it, one scent can work wonders but a blend- well, that’s just an insane amount of power … Read more
This company, the second I am reviewing for BetterMindBodySoul.com, is another top dog in the world of essential oils. Starting their mission in 2008, doTERRA is rather young compared to other essential oil companies. Yet they have quickly found their way on to the shelves of extract lovers all over the world. What are doTERRA … Read more
Insects are the worst when it comes to outdoor activity. Sometimes it’s nearly impossible to have a barbecue without flies bombarding the food and mosquitoes feeding off us. But the idea of spraying your yard and your family with all those chemical remedies found in the stores just doesn’t sit right with you. Try essential … Read more
What Does It Mean? Otherwise known as Universal Serial Bus, this term technically refers to a “standard type of connection” for our devices. As users, we know them to be the things that plug into the side of our laptops, in the back of our desktops, and into those little white boxes that charge our … Read more
It’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of it. Why should I use essential oils? This may be a question you have been asking yourself as you scroll past articles describing the products and even when you read the pieces I’ve written for this blog. This is the article you need to read if you … Read more
If you are a regular user of extracts and their powerful oils, then you know that there are several ways that you can enjoy their many benefits. They can be applied topically, ingested in some cases, and can even be inhaled. Breathing in the aromas of certain essences can help you calm down or even … Read more
