by Anna Pageau | Holistic Care, Musings
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, it can also be a time when we start looking more closely at the way we care for ourselves. Essential oils have become a popular option in our personal care tool kit, but are they safe to use during pregnancy? What are...
by Anna Pageau | Gardening
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is a relatively simple plant to grow. It is probably one of the most versatile plants you can add to your garden. This pepper is something most of us use, or have used, when creating various recipes. However, did you know it’s also considered...
by Anna Pageau | Holistic Care
Many of us have a medicine cabinet full of things to help you deal with bug bites, headaches, and other issues. Did you know that you can replace almost everything with natural remedies like herbs and essential oils? Below is a list of popular essential oils that can...
by Anna Pageau | Holistic Care
One of the biggest risks of essential oils is that most people think they are harmless. And it’s true for the most part, they are safe and effective. However, this is only when they are used correctly. The challenge is, there are a lot of disagreements about...
by Anna Pageau | Holistic Care
Essential oils are concentrated oils that have been extracted from plant matter like peelings, leaves, roots, and the whole plant. They are defined by Tisserand and Young in Essential Oil Safety 2nd Edition as “mixtures of volatile, organic compounds originating from...
