Using essential oils for sinus infection may be the most organic and natural way to calm this common condition. The sinuses are a delicate network of eight air-spaces in the facial bones, composed in four pairs. They serve as heating and hydration-chambers, lined with soft mucosa, or mucus. Sounds gross, but the purpose of the... Read More

Everyone in the world has had a headache. Amazingly, medical science has yet to identify precise causes-- and of course, headaches have more than one source. But regardless of the cause, aromatherapy for headache is emerging as a universally effective and non-invasive treatment. Headaches are frequently caused by vascular dilation, or swelling in the sensitive... Read More

Maybe you're a neat-freak, or maybe your tendency toward clutter makes you a candidate for an upcoming episode of "HOARDERS."  Most of us tend somewhere toward the middle, and essential oils for cleaning can make housekeeping healthier and happier. Essential oils for cleaning have been part of human culture for centuries. The Romans, for example,... Read More

Each pod of Essio essential oils contains  a blend of the earth's most alluring botanical extracts. And these fragrant oils are more than simply fragrant-- they are the basis of aromatherapy, now available in your home shower. As simple as turning on the faucet. Fragrant oils have been treasured for centuries. Some, like Peppermint and Eucalyptus... Read More

First, we have to honor the passing, and the soul, of great American artist Richie Havens. These days, few CDs are worth owning. But get yourself a copy of his legendary "Mixed Bag", tonight. Queen Mary, she's my friend. Until about 1960, every society and culture made a lot of politically incorrect remarks about women,... Read More

"When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad..."  Simply remember one of your favorite things: Peppermint. Emerging studies show that inhaling Peppermint oil can diminish our perception of pain. This has to do with how the menthol in Peppermint interacts with nerve-endings called nociceptors. Peppermint also may modify a brain-chemical called... Read More

It's cold and flu season and lots of us are experiencing stuffy nose, sniffling and sneezing-- and also not able to smell and taste very well as the result of nasal congestion. Of course, there's an aromatherapy blend for that, called BREATHE, a refreshing mix of Eucalyptus and Peppermint essential oils. Studies show that when... Read More