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May 15, 20230Comments

The Biophilia Effect: How Nature Nurtures and Heals

In our modern, fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves disconnected from nature. We spend hours indoors, surrounded by screens and concrete, and rarely take the time to immerse ourselves in

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ayurveda

May 8, 20230Comments

The Spiritual and Scientific Magic Behind Our Sense of Smell

Our sense of smell is a mysterious mechanism through which we can experience the healing power of aromatic plants. We know aromatic plants have been used since ancient times for

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic Recipes

Plant Profiles

April 12, 20230Comments

The Many Gifts of Rosemary

Rosemary is one of the most commonly used and widely known aromatic plants. Chances are you’ve eaten this herb in food, perhaps on roasted potatoes, or met this plant growing

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Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

March 29, 20230Comments

Fragrance Oils and Synthetics Exposed

From the fragrant days of cave dwelling, to the glory of the ancient incense and spice routes, to mass-produced, chemical-based, aromatic mimicry, the evolution of humanity’s relationship with scent is

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Aromatherapy

March 21, 20230Comments

Essential Oil Safety Guide

Have you ever used an essential oil and had an adverse reaction from them? There are countless stories out there of people causing more harm than good when using these

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Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

March 14, 20230Comments

Addressing Stress & Anxiety with Aromatic Medicine & Mindfulness

You can’t treat plants like pills. Too often, aromatherapy is used as a quick fix for our problems, when it doesn’t really work that way. If you have a headache,

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Aromatic History & Lore

March 2, 20230Comments

Astrology & Plant Medicine

Incorporating astrology into herbal medicine or aromatherapy can be an incredible way to be more holistic with your practice. Astrology shows us how to understand the archetypal forces of nature,

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Uncategorized

February 3, 20233Comments

12 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut Microbiome

How in tune are you with your gut? Many people these days have at least heard of the term 'gut microbiome', which refers to the ecosystem made up of trillions of

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Aromatic Recipes

January 31, 20234Comments

10 Aromatic Herbs for Digestive Health

If you’ve ever had an upset stomach, then you know how much it can ruin your day. Our digestive system is a complex network of 100 million neurons and 100

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profiles

Topical Medicine

December 21, 20224Comments

The Magic and Medicine of Douglas Fir

With autumn behind us, many plants have shed their leaves in preparation for winter and wild-harvesting opportunities can feel sparse. But there is one particular type of plant you can

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