Stress, Mental Health, and How Essential Oils Can Help We all experience stress as part of daily life. But when stressful events or situations go on for too long, it can seriously impact our mental health. Understanding how essential oils may help regulate the bodys...
Magnesium is an essential mineral that is required for countless processes in the human body. Despite this, many people are not aware of its importance and may be unknowingly deficient in magnesium. Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body,...
Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature to improve physical and mental health. The term “forest bathing” was first coined in Japan in the 1980s and has since gained...
Hot days call for cool herbs. In the heat of the summer there are many plant allies, some that may be growing near you, that can be utilized to cool us down. Let’s discuss a few of them. Mint Mint (Mentha spp.) may be the first that comes to mind for many. Whether...
Aromatika is a quarterly e-journal focused on aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and complementary therapies targeting professionals working in complementary and alternative medicines. At the same time though, the magazine serves as a rich source of information for anyone...
Grief Especially dedicated to close friends who lost someone dear throughout the past year and to my Daddy, Anthony Balzan, who still lives in me and my children. Grief, a single word: A short word to describe an abyss of emotions. A deep excruciating pain, deep in...