Becoming Balanced

<p>Harnessing the Power of Common Herbs for Wellness As we bid farewell to the last whispers of winter, the arrival of spring brings with it a sense of awakening, renewal and rejuvenation. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This season of awakening is not just a visual feast for the eyes with its explosion of colors but also [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Eucalyptus is another one of my favorite plants. Eucalyptus is a towering tree native to Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and is widely renowned not only for its beauty but also for its versatile uses, particularly in the realm of health and wellness. With its aromatic leaves and powerful oil, the Eucalyptus tree offers a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Springtime is here!!! Now is the time we begin to see the early blooms to symbolize the coming of a new season, the birds and animals beginning to emerge, and the beginning on increased energy to get out and explore. As we welcome the change in the season it is important to give your body [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Sage plant (also known as Salvia Sclarea) has been used throughout history for a variety of reasons: as a ritual to cleanse an area of evil, aid with digestive problems, seasoning, hormonal health, visual problems, improve memory&#8230;the list goes on. The name/ word sage comes from the Latin word salvia meaning &#8220;healing plant&#8221; or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Healing, health, balance, and wellness takes consistency. I have felt a tremendous difference in my body by using oils every day and have noticed a difference in the people I am around when I am wearing them. I use oils to help support, maintain, and heal my body. Support can come in different ways depending [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I know it has been a while, approximately a little over three months. A lot has happened since my last post. Apart from becoming overwhelmingly busy at school; I am pregnant. Since finding out, I have been going through some overwhelming emotions, which have and still catch me by surprise. Taking care of your emotional [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Vetiver Essential Oil Vetiver Essential Oil — Read on jasminehutchinson.blog/2018/10/09/vetiver-essential-oil/ More than just for #sleep and #relaxation</p>

<p>This is one of my FAVORITE essential oils!!! This woodsy earthy scent has a grounding feeling. I love it. This is my go-to oil when I am tired, brain won&#8217;t shut off, I am only going to get four hours of sleep, or when the kiddo is having trouble sleeping. It comes in handy. I know I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Using essential oils does more than just filling the air with a wonderful scent, it&#8217;s aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a term used to describe the inhalation or massage using an essential oil. It is a type of science that uses the essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health/healing of the mind, body, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; September can be a busy time for most families scrambling to get ready for the new school year. Purchasing school supplies, clothes, and reinforcing bedtimes are just some of the materialistic and emotional changes this month brings. Along with new teachers and friends, comes a wide range of new germs which can be introduced [&hellip;]</p>

<p>One of the best things about life is it is always changing. Seasons come and go. This can also be what makes life most stressful especially when everything is going well. It can be difficult trying to stay balanced in an unbalanced world but; it can be done. In-between being a new wife to a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Adding essential oils to my daily life has been a life-changing experience for me. I am going to try and put into words what led me to begin my journey. Before I officially decided to try oils, I was a little skeptic. I believed/believe using herbs and having a healthy lifestyle was a key part [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A lot goes into maintaining wellness and preventing an illness. Sometimes we will end up sick and trying to find the balance between resting to recuperate and managing every day can seem trying. This past week I got sick. It takes a lot of me to admit these words; I am a fighter. Learning how [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Elderberry is an herbal shrub, which has been used throughout history to aid in fighting colds, bring down fevers, aid with skin problems&#8230;the branches were used to make baskets and arrows. THIS PLANT HAS BECOME MY FAVORITE HERB!! Elderberry has been used by European villagers, Native Americans, and Switzerland dwellers for many centuries. According to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The essence of winter has a different meaning to everyone. For me, it is a time where I enjoy the company of family and friends. During this time I try to make an extra effort  to be thankful for past moments and create new ones with my loved ones. This is also a time when [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Wellness, the state of being in good health, doesn&#8217;t mean you close yourself off to the world of life, food, and fun. Instead it opens up many more possibilities.  Starting the journey toward wellness can feel overwhelming at first. The reality is the beginning of your journey will take more of a conscious effort but [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The first step to wellness is becoming informed but, there is more to wellness than information. Someone once told me, Knowledge without action is simply entertainment. Becoming informed about the ingredients of cleaning products, how our food is grown/ raised, effect food choices, benefits of natural remedies&#8230; are only key informational pieces of wellness. We [&hellip;]</p>