If it's winter, then it must be time for cozy sweaters, festive gatherings, and . . . the dreaded cold and flu, complete with a sore throat. It can be difficult to treat cold symptoms, and your first ...

Essential oils, which are extracted from plants, are best known for their use in aromatherapy, a complementary health practice that involves inhaling the scents or mixing the oils with lotion or ...

There is limited evidence supporting the use of essential oils for menstrual cramps, but it is unclear which oils or methods for using them are most effective or how they work. Aromatherapy is an ...

Many of us are familiar with the essential oils we can mix with carrier oils and apply to our skin like perfume and/or essential oil diffusers that make our homes smell nice. But what's not so widely ...

What can be inferred about someone's psychological characteristics by their use of essential oils? More than you might think, according to new research published in the journal, PLoS ONE. For one, ...

I’ve already taken a look at how breathing through your nose is especially important during sleep, and now I’m diving deeper, finding out what smells — specifically essential oils for sleep — can ...

This all-natural ingredient is popping up everywhere from Whole Foods to brand-new beauty lines — find out why Kaitlyn is a former Assistant Style & Beauty Editor at PEOPLE. Holistic beauty isn't ...

Essential oils are currently enjoying a renaissance in the world of holistic health and wellness—with fans touting their effectiveness in treating everything from stress and anxiety to nausea and pain ...

Essential oils may have some health benefits for conditions like tinnitus. However, use extreme caution when using essential oils for tinnitus, as improper use may be hazardous to your hearing. Share ...

Essential oils are everywhere. These potent, fragrant plant extracts have made their way into lotions, household cleaners, massage treatments, and even integrative complementary therapy to help manage ...

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