The holiday season is upon us once again. For many of us, it’s a wonderful time of the year, as we look forward to spending time with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the season. But, in preparation for the holidays, it can become difficult to strike a balance between our daily lives and these additional tasks and obligations. Holiday stress is often taken for granted, as the pace of life speeds up, we tend to expect much more of ourselves and others. When stress i

Thank you to Robin Lander, our Certified Professional Aromatherapist graduate, for sharing this information and research with us! The oil of Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides, a.ka. Vetiveria zizanioides) is enjoyed as a soothing “oil of tranquility” the world over for its deeply relaxing qualities. The roots have been used for centuries to make aromatic and cooling sunshades, mats, and fans from India to Java. A valuable plant for water decontamination and preventing soil ero