Varicose veins develop when the one-way valve system that helps to move blood from the lower extremities to the heart is damaged. Blood will begin to pool inside the veins and cause unsightly blue and red tinged bulges as well as discomfort, pain and swelling. They occur most commonly on the legs but individuals can suffer from these swollen veins in the face, testicles, vagina and anus. Although they are not usually as threat to your long-term health, they can be painful and can cause ulcerations in …

Scholars in English grammar would be livid at the phrase pure essential oils. For them essential oils are by nature pure and adding the expression ‘pure’ to this is nothing but being verbose.

Leave apart the criticism of the scholars, in practice one can regularly come along instances when the essential oils have been mixed with other oils or the customer has been duped with entirely synthetically manufactured oil. So, now you will appreciate the concern for people when they demand pure essential oils.

For the beginners, let us first elucidate about …

* 7 oz. of unscented shampoo (many sellers of natural products and aromatherapy products sell unscented shampoo, shower gel and lotion)
* 1 tablespoon jojoba (optional, but can supply the hair with added nutrition)
* 20 drops Patchouli
* 20 drops Sandalwood
* 5 drops Ylang Ylang

Directions: Add the essential oils to the bottle of unscented shampoo (you may wish to either use the unscented shampoo once to make more room in the bottle for the oils or discard a little bit) and mix extremely well.

You do not want to have pockets in …

* 1/4 teaspoon peppermint essential oil
* 1/4 teaspoon spearmint essential oil
* 1/4 cup arrowroot
* 1/4 cup powdered orrisroot
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 teaspoon ground sage

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water until paste is desired thickness and consistency. Store at room temperature in a tightly covered jar.

Variation: Substitute 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon essential oil and cloves essential oil for peppermint and spearmint essential oils, if desired.

Basil (P, SS)
Eases mental fatigue, stimulates poor memory and enhances alterness…. beneficial as a digestive aid…. relieves headache pain

Bergamot (SS, S)
Great for nervous/depressed emotions…. antiseptic for skin conditions… regulates appetite…assists convalescence

Cedar, Himalayan (P, SS)
A very calming oil…eases bronchitis and respiratory ailments…combats cellulite

Chamomile, Roman
Aids skin conditions… eases migraines…relieves insomnia..soothing..anti-inflammatory use as a compress for ear-aches

Clary Sage (P)
Avoid if epileptic avoid alcohol, it may exaggerate the effects Produces vivid dreams …eases migraines balances female hormones….eases menstrual discomfort /PMS/ menopause… retards excessive perspiration

Eucalyptus (P)
Stimulating…anti-viral.. eases respiratory ailments…soothes sore muscles and sunburn pain… anti-bacterial …

Cold Sores
Cold sores and fever blisters are often used interchangeably. This means that these two terms refer to only one condition. This is the ulceration or sores in the lip and the skin surrounding the lip caused by infection called herpes simplex or oral herpes. Because this may be painful, often the same medication for migraine is what you use to help manage the pain caused by cold sores or fever blisters.

You however do not interchange fever blisters with canker sores. This is because canker sores are fluid-filled blisters that …

What could possibly sound more relaxing than a sensual massage with essential oils? The very thought of getting a good massage with great smelling essential oils can melt away the days worries and stresses. If you have never considered giving or getting an essential oil massage, then what are you waiting for? Here are the basics that you should know.

Massage 101: A massage comes in many forms. The best massage will rub away the tension and help you relax. A massage done properly will have you walking away feeling …

Disturbed vibrations occur in the body as a precursor of illness. Vibrational healing restores the body’s healthy vibrations. Essential oils can be used to balance the subtle energy flows in the body.

We are surrounded by vibrations at all times. Our ears are tuned to receive sound vibrations, our eyes focus on vibrations of light which allow us to see color, and our noses detect vibrations of aromatic molecules which allow us to become aware of scents. The most important ingredient in the Aromatherapy treatment is the essential oil.

Aromatherapists and perfumeries …

Aromatherapy has been practiced for around for almost 3500 years and its application in daily lives is as old as our civilization itself. It is the exotic art, and science, of using oils extracted from aromatic plants and herbs to enhance health, emotional well being and beauty. Apart from the physical benefits, essential oils can have soothing effects on the mind and emotions.

The essential oils taken from plants and employed in Aromatherapy has been described as their “critical factors” – they are needed critically for the plants’ biological process, as …

We have tried to select a nice group of teas here for your consumption and use.

First, we will begin with single teas and bring to you many blends that you can prepare on your own.

Whether you are interested in brewing teas for medicinal effects or simply because it is your beverage of choice, the following herbs are the ones that are most commonly used in teas.

You can make herb teas with dried or fresh leaves, flowers, or other plant parts. In general, to make an herb tea, places the herb …