(NC)—Clean crisp air, fresh cut grass and fragrant florals are a few of the scents that evoke fond memories, as they mark the changing of the seasons. It’s a little known fact that scent is the number one memory trigger. It’s just one of the many effects that scent has on the human mind. A [...]

Ginger has been used in Asian medicine for thousands of years. It was written about in Chinese as well as Sanskrit texts, and the Romans and the Greeks had a lot to say about this versatile herb as well. Europeans started to use it as a spice and condiment around the 10th century, and it [...]

Hunting down the perfect wedding ensemble, negotiating seating arrangements with squabbling relatives, honeymoon flight reservations that change on a dime – how did something that should be so joyful become so stressful? Planning a wedding can be a high-pressure time, even for couples with a clear vision of what they want and the budget to [...]

(ARA) – If you’re like many people, you might have a history of unmet New Year’s resolutions. It’s common to set big goals and then disappoint yourself by falling short. A wise and more positive approach is to set a series of small, realistic goals that deliver easy successes and quick rewards. If taking better [...]

Summer’s here and for most people that means it’s vacation travel season. Whether you’re traveling by car or plane, going on a long trip or a weekend getaway, no matter what time of the year it is, it helps to be prepared for some of the unexpected upsets and minor ailments that can sometimes mar [...]

Aromatherapy is an alternative to traditional medicine which uses unstable liquid plant resources known by the term “essential oils” and other scented mixtures from ingredients from plants for the function of enhancing the mood of the person or their state of health. Recent expert evidence has shown a number of known health issues will benefit [...]

What pops into your head when you think about holidays? Sugarplums? Or do you see yourself trying to balance work and family with gifts, baking and parties? You’re not alone. But there is a way to both enhance the holidays and comfort yourself during a hectic holiday season — aromatherapy. Aromatherapy uses pure essential oils [...]

The practice of aromatherapy is one which is widely known now, and for good reason. It is an herbal type of medicine, one which largely incorporates the use of essential oils from plants, trees, and flowers. It consists of the use of these pure essential oils which have been steam distilled from their originating plants [...]

If you are a fan of oriental food, chances are that you have eaten a variety of dishes with lemongrass in it. Did you know that lemongrass can not only be used in food but that it is popular in aromatherapy and various natural health treatments? The benefits of lemongrass essential oil properties are numerous [...]

If you are unfortunate enough to be suffering from vertigo, you can be forgiven for being most irritated with this very annoying condition though your annoyance should not make you forget to get it treated because it can cause further and serious complications. Anyone that suffers from vertigo will know that it makes them dizzy [...]