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How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Headaches and Migraines

From relieving stress to soothing skin, essential oils have been used for centuries to promote well-being. They’re especially helpful for head pain because of their anti-inflammatory, anti-stress and...

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Diffusers Demystified: A Guide to Choosing and Using the Best Diffuser for You

To create olfactory ambiance in a jiffy, all you need to do is add essential oils to the diffuser of your choice. The only hitch—figuring out what one to purchase. Let this guide help you decide which...

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3 Essential Oil Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays

Twinkly lights and colorful decorations are a feast for the eyes, but what about engaging your other senses this holiday season? Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these brilliant essential...

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New to Essential Oils? Here Are the 5 Most Commonly Used (and How to Use Them!)

Whether you’re just getting started with essential oils, or you’re ready to add more to your collection, consider these most-popular varieties. Dr. Josh Axe explains what they are, and how to use them,...

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Creative Ways to Use Essential Oils in Your Fitness Routine

Need an energy boost? Got sore muscles? There’s an essential oil for that! Learn how to use aromatherapy to support all aspects of your workout routine. Here are three DIY recipes to get started.

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Celebrate Spring With These 9 Uses for Essential Oils

Ready to spring into spring? We are, too! Whether you’re spring cleaning, freshening up your skincare routine or seeking better sleep, here are some fun ways to use your favorite essential oils this...

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Give the Gift of Relaxation This Mother’s Day

Have you found the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for your mom, wife and/or other special lady in your life? Not to worry—here are some fragrant finds guaranteed to touch Mom’s heart and soothe her senses.

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How to Make Your Own Incense Cones (it’s Easy!)

Making your own incense is therapeutic and rewarding (plus, it’s super easy!). Gather a few friends for a DIY party so you can mix and match your favorite scents. Once they’re dry, everyone takes home...

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4 Ways Aromatherapy Can Help Tame Holiday Stress

T’was the week before the holidays, and all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, agitated, and tense (even the mouse). If this sounds similar to your festivity cycle, you need this...

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8 Holiday Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it boasts a wide variety of uses. Here’s how to use this concentrated oil in cooking, cosmetics, cleaning and...

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The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Use Essential Oils for Wellness

Are they OK to drop into drinks? Which ones are best for headaches? How long should you run a diffuser? Can I give them to my cat? Get the answers to all your essential oil questions in this guide!

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Make Any Space More Cozy With These 10 Natural Candles

Light a candle and a room instantly becomes cozier. Give your space a happy feel – without filling the air with chemicals from artificial fragrances – with help from any one of these natural candles.

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Celebrate Spring With These 9 Uses for Essential Oils

Ready to spring into spring? We don’t blame you! During this season of renewal, the days get longer, the weather grows warmer and the flowers begin to bloom once again. Everything is fresh and vibrant,...

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Give the Gift of Relaxation This Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and you have yet to find the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for your mom, aunt, grandmother, wife and/or other special lady in your life. It’s hard picking out a present...

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How to Make Your Own Incense Cones (it’s Easy!)

Incense is a biotic material that releases aromatic smoke when burned. The practice of burning incense dates back to ancient times, and the fragrant substance still serves as a prayer aid for many...

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3 Essential Oil Recipes to Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays

This time of year lets you bring out your inner festive. Whether you’re a holiday maverick who spends months planning or someone who doesn’t catch the spirit until the last minute, these essential oils...

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4 Ways Aromatherapy Can Help Tame Holiday Stress

T’was the week before the holidays, and all through the house, all the creatures were stirring, agitated, and tense (even the mouse). If this sounds similar to your festivity cycle, take comfort in the...

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8 Holiday Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil

The holidays are heading our way, bringing cool temps, festive lights, Santa sightings and, of course, candy canes. But candy canes aren’t the only way to enjoy the invigorating flavor and fragrance of...

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The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Use Essential Oils for Wellness

Although they’ve been used for their therapeutic properties for thousands of years, the popularity of essential oils is reemerging today. People love using this natural approach to supporting wellness,...

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Make Any Space More Cozy With These 10 Natural Candles

Our sense of smell is magical. One sniff of a chocolate chip cookie can transport us back to our childhood, eagerly waiting in Grandma’s kitchen for a batch to bake. A whiff of a fresh flower bouquet...

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