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<p>Unwinding at night can be a challenge depending on what is happening in your daily life. Between work, projects, children, friends, spouses, parents, school&#8230; sometimes it can be difficult shutting your brain down and unwind. Getting a good night&#8217;s rest with adequate REM sleep is important for restoring and maintaining our emotional wellbeing, mental, and [&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>No two days are ever the same. If your life is anything like mine it is always changing. I am known for wearing many hats some include working as an RN, going to school to complete my MSN, being a wife, mom, are just some of my many roles. My mind is always going a mile [&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>Peppermint (Mentha) essential oil is by far one of my favorites, it is almost as widely used as Lavender. I usually have multiple bottles in rotation at a time. I love smelling the fresh, sharp, crisp scent in the morning, taste in my tea, the cooling sometimes tingling sensation I feel on my skin, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Just a Little Bit of Everything Just a Little Bit of Everything — Read on jasminehutchinson.blog/2017/12/10/just-a-little-bit-of-everything/</p>

<p>The skin is such an exciting organ and often overlooked. It acts as a semipermeable barrier preventing infection and absorbing nutrients for our bodies. What we apply to our skin has more of an effect than I ever realized. Castor oil, sometimes used as a carrier oil for essential oils, comes from the plant Ricinus [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Traveling can be a beautiful, adventurous, and sometimes a learning experience. Bringing essential oils on the trip can aid in events which pop up unexpectantly. When away from home things pop up which can be out of the ordinary. Experiencing difficulty sleeping, stomach issues, or even allergies are some of the unexpected events which can occur. [&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>Almond oil (Oleum amygdalae, scientific name) is another base I use to dilute my essential oils. Because of the amazing benefits, it has also been added to my lotion mixture at times, depending on the season. Using almond oil as a carrier oil may have more benefits than you think; you may want to add it [&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>Branching out and discovering new oils, will lead you to new discoveries about plants you have never imagined. I stumbled across Tamanu oil, when a friend and I went on a hunt for different carrier oils. The research surrounding tamanu oil astounded me. History&#8230;. Tamanu oil comes from the Calophyllaceae tropical tree family. It&#8217;s indigenous [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When it comes to using essential oils there comes a time when a carry on oils are used to dilute them. A &#8220;carrier oil&#8221; is a term used to describe oils that have been extracted from nuts, seeds, or the kernels of plants. Some of them are used when cooking and others have many benefits [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Getting sick is not something most people plan for. For me, it is something I do not have time for. When your children become ill you can feel vulnerable and stressed, as you try to combat their infection, manage their symptoms, change your schedule, and try to prevent others in the home from becoming ill. [&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>Flu season is still in full effect. This years flu season got off to a rough start with record numbers in years. Hospitals have been overflowing with sick patients, approximately over 6,000 confirmed cases according to the CDC. Whether you got the flu shot or not, the season is not over and the risk is [&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>