News — Essential Oils

Where I live, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, there are a lot of migraine sufferers. With the nearly constant pressure changes and high altitude, it's the perfect environment for a number of ailments.  Migraines and headaches are the most common symptoms I am asked about. And if you've been around my blog at all for a while, you know that I don't like to claim any essential oil as a true cure for any symptom. a) because there usually isn't science or trials done to substantiate the claims and b) even in science, nothing is 100% effective for everyone - so...

Here are some FAQs to help keep your diffuser clean and your oils smelling great.  Can I use one diffuser for all of my oils? Yes! No need to own a million diffusers (unless you want to) but one can be used for all of your oils. You can mix oils right in the diffuser too. Try 2 drops of peppermint with 6 drops of lavender, right in the water tank!  What kinds of oils can I diffuse? This is important. Make sure you're using pure essential oils without "carrier" oils such as jojoba, coconut, or almond oil. Viscous oils could clog...