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If you have extra or leftover seeds that you would like to donate to the Free Seed Library, you can drop them off at our Eco Hub, the Healing Muse Apothecary 7 days/week

"Perfumers are wary of natural grapefruit because it has a large number of sulfur atoms, which disintegrate to form malodors; the synthetic also has higher persistence, which is to say , it lasts on the skin whereas the naturals disappear, another way in which synthetics are superior materials" p. 21 in The Perfect Scent by Chandler Burr. This brings up the constant inner struggle I explore as a healer.  What is that perfect scent? Is there a perfect perfume in aromatherapy? What is natural?  What is pure?  How do you define pure? Is the perfume of today worth anything at all when it is created...

This article was written for the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists' Newsletter https://www.cfacanada.com/ Your Immunity - Where Does it Begin? January and the new year 2022 is upon us, amidst a worldwide pandemic that just keeps spreading viral loads across the globe.  That may be more than enough to stress out our clients and customers, in their ever increasingly stressful lives. But, with the cold weather season we also see a rise in a variety of cold symptoms: sneezing, coughing, and a whole myriad of influenza viral strains that bring on fevers and achy joints.  Is this ever growing roster or illness...

Support your immune system this winter! The winter immune boost oils, such as Fir, Pine, Eucalyptus, are a must have for strong & healthy inspired living in our Canadian Winter. But, did you know that the age old Forest Bathing (making waves in North America) has real medical health benefits?  The presence of green ‘forest’ oils has a direct impact on our body. Inhaling essential oils as they exude from trees surrounding you on your forest walk or from the diffuser by your computer actually jump starts your immune system by ‘kick starting’ your cells’ natural killer – NK –...

What better time to have a steamy relaxing bath than a cold night in January? This month we're honouring stillness and connecting to our ancient roots. One of my favourite ways to One of my favourite ways to slow down, unwind, and invite stillness into my life is a nice relaxing bath...  Now, we've heard of bubble baths and baths full of epsom salts and even dead sea salts... but have you heard of a tea bath? Herbal teas not only have amazing benefits for your internal body, but also for your external body: your skin! Next time you run yourself...