As an aromatherapist, my job is to primarily work with essential oils and raw materials. However, in my practice, I prefer to use a well-rounded blend of both natural materials and lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes are so important to consider when looking at most, if not all, health issues people face today- and considering how one lives their daily lifestyle can determine whether or not something using essential oils will even help. 

If you’ve ever opened a bottle of essential oil and thought, “Wow, that’s strong!” — you’re absolutely right. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts- powerful enough to soothe stress, ease headaches, or freshen the air. That means just one drop can pack serious therapeutic punch — but also carries risk if used improperly.

The back-to-school season brings excitement, fresh starts… and sometimes a fair amount of stress. Between early mornings, homework battles, and packed schedules, both kids and parents can feel the pressure. Fortunately, nature offers a gentle way to help everyone transition smoothly: lavender essential oil.