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How to Make Your Own Bath Salts
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThis simple and fragrant bath salts recipe can be modified endlessly to meet your mood.
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How to Make a Reed Diffuser (VIDEO)
By the Experience Life TeamForget scented candles. Learn the steps to make this simple DIY reed diffuser — and fill your home with healthy fragrances all year long.
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7 Essential Oils to Try
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCAromatherapy can be a convenient, portable remedy — many of the best-known therapeutic oils are blended with carrier oils in roll-on form.
- General Health -
The Problem With Fake Scents
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCOne in three people report health problems when exposed to synthetic fragrances, according to one study.
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Essential-Oils Seasonal Allergy Remedy
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIf you suffer from seasonal allergies, try this hay-fever treatment created by naturopath Rebecca Tanyar-Mead.
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Why Aromatherapy Is Going Mainstream
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCPlant-based essential oils have long been used in the practice of aromatherapy to help address stress, pain, and other issues. Conventional medicine has begun to take notice.
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What You Need to Know About Essential Oils
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCDo essential oils work? They've become a powerful wellness trend — but are essential oils a cure-all, a marketing scheme, or something in between?
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5 DIY Essential Oil Blends for the Holidays
By Kaelyn RileyMany store-bought essential oils contain hormone-disrupting chemicals. Instead, try these DIY holiday-scented blends.
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How to Use Lavender Oil
By Kaelyn RileyThis popular essential oil can help boost your health and happiness.
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The Problem With Perfume
By Kristin OhlsonArtificial fragrances are everywhere — and they can pose significant threats to your health. Here’s what you can do about it.
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A Weekend of Experimentation: Coconut Oil and Natural Bug Repellant
By Casie LukesEditorial Intern, Casie Leigh Lukes, on washing her face with coconut oil and making natural bug repellant.