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by  N.Morgan There is an abundance of studies that show just how ‘essential’ many essential oils are for maintaining a  healthy brain ,  healing injury , and improving cognitive performance. With this in mind, wouldn’t it just make “scents” to incorporate essential oils into your regular health regime, or combine them with other home remedies for brain health? Have you ever felt a smell that instantly brought back memories? Have you ever enjoyed a smell so much that you felt completely relaxed and happy? Our sense of smell is very powerful, and it is the only one directly linked to the limbic system, which is the brain part in charge of our emotional, physical, and psychological responses. Essential oils and their scent are powerful healing agents. Aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, is an alternative medicine practice that utilizes aromatic essential oils derived from many different healing plants. The inhalation of the scent molecules of an ...

by  N.Morgan Vetiver oil is a popular remedy in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. It has been used for thousands of years, and research has shown that its leaves and roots provide great benefits. Vetiver is a sacred herb, and ancient civilizations praised it for its uplifting, soothing, healing and protective effect. It cools the body which is why it’s commonly used in tropical countries. People in Sri Lanka and India call it “the oil of tranquility.” Vetiver oil is used to treat heat strokes, joint disorders, and skin issues. It can also give you energy and cool your body. Need a  remedy for anxiety  and nervousness? Use vetiver oil. According to recent research, vetiver oil can relieve the symptoms of ADHD and ADD. It increases libido and  treats insomnia . The vetiver plant Vetiver is a perennial bunchgrass that belongs to the Poaceae family. In western and northern India, people call it khus. Vetiver is a close relative to Sorghum bu...

The History, Medicinal Uses & Science Behind The Use Of Essential Oils  “We each have the innate ability to heal ourselves. To empower ourselves with natural solutions, instead of succumbing to life-altering chemicals . There’s a time and place for pharmaceuticals, but it shouldn’t be the first answer, nor the only form treatment.” – Dana Arcuri – author, speaker, wellness coach If you like to take care of you and your family’s health safely and naturally, you might want to consider adding some essential oils to your medicine cabinet. Essential oils have been used throughout recorded history for a wide variety of health-related applications. The very wise Egyptians were some of the first people to use essential oils extensively in their medical practice, beauty treatments, food preparation, and religious ceremonies. Frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh, and cinnamon were considered incredibly valuable cargo along the caravan trade routes and were sometimes exchanged...

The Absolute Best Essential Oils To Stockpile For Emergencies  Stockpiling food and fuel may not be enough to stay healthy during disasters, natural or man-made. Illnesses have a way of visiting even the healthiest of people when we are most inconvenienced. When you are in a situation with no access to medical care, a careful selection of essential oils can be your best friend. Used for thousands of years as medicines , it is not difficult to see how essential oils can be viewed as beneficial gifts from nature. One of the greatest advantages of essential oils is that they are multipurpose. Unlike most of the modern drugs that have specific uses, a single essential oil can work in many different ways to relieve several complaints – and typically without side effects. Another benefit is that many of them work on the body and the mind at the same time. Take lavender oil, for example. It can act on the mind, relieving stress and jolting you out of a low mood. It relaxes body...