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September 13, 2018

How to Make a Lavender Sachet

Ahh…the smell of a lavender sachet.  Now here is a craft project that is quick, cheap, and sure to impress!  And if you find doing creative activities to be relaxing, you will really zen out to the aroma of making a lavender sachet!  Aromatic sachets go great in your clothing […]
October 9, 2018

Herbal Infused All Purpose House Cleaner Recipe

Enjoy the herbaceous aroma of your garden grown herbs all Winter long with this Herbal Infused All Purpose House Cleaner Recipe.  Aromatic herbs offer antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities while helping the house smell great.  Combined with vinegar, alcohol, and a squeeze of dish soap, this is an easy and effective […]
October 28, 2018

Weight Loss

Weight gain can be caused by a variety of factors, including: over-eating, lack of exercise, stress, hormone changes, and more. Recipes to Help with Weight Loss Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description […]
November 25, 2018

Herbal Tea Can Be Easy To Make At Home! Try These Recipes.

Pictured – Herbs & Spices to Make Herbal Tea Using herbs to make tea is easy and comes with a variety of health benefits.  Below is a list of 16 common herbs and spices used to make tea, their flavor profile, common ailments for which they have been used, and […]
November 26, 2018

Green Cleaning

What is Green Cleaning? By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT, RYT Green cleaning is the use of environmentally friendly ingredients that are also less harmful to humans and pets.  They are low toxicity, noncarcinogenic, and do not bio-accumulate. Commonly used dangerous cleaners like ammonia and bleach can cause […]
November 27, 2018

Yoga Mat Spray Cleaner – Make Your Own Travel Bottle with Natural Ingredients

Give this easy yoga mat spray recipe a try because… Your mat and equipment can get dirty from all the transport, down dogs, and sweaty sun salutations.  This quick and easy to make spray cleaner can help keep your yoga equipment sanitized and fresh. So, from your mat, to your […]
January 3, 2019

Sedative / Calming

Certain herbs and essential oils can have a calming effect, lowering blood pressure, and promoting a sense of relaxation and peace. Calming Recipes Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  […]
February 18, 2019

Making Aromatic Teas from Herbs Growing in the Garden

By Kathy Sadowski, LMT, RYT, Registered Aromatherapist This article originally appeared in the NAHA Journal (Autumn, 2018) and  it is republished here according to the NAHA Writer Guidelines 2017-2018 statement. In a few months, you can be making aromatic teas from the herbs growing in your garden!  February is the […]
December 1, 2019

12 Holiday Tea Recipes – Easy to Make & Great to Drink During Chilly Weather!

What is on my wish list this holiday season?  Ahhh, to slowly sip a steaming mug of holiday tea while warming my toes next to the fireplace. A great book in hand, along with a spicy herbal peace soothing me from deep within.  When the weather outside is frightful, I […]
February 22, 2020

Achy Cocoa-Menthol Muscle Rub Recipe

Pictured: Achy Cocoa Menthol Muscle Rub – Thank you to Mountain Rose Herbs for providing the ingredients to make this recipe! By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, LMT, RA (registered aromatherapist) 2/17/2020 In my massage therapy practice, I have found that applying muscle rubs containing menthol onto target areas has […]