Chemicals in Lavender and Tea Tree Oil May Be Linked to Abnormal Breast Growth in Young Boys

A study presented on March 17th 2018 at ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Society’s 100th annual meeting in Chicago,.lends further evidence to a suspected link between abnormal breast growth in young boys–called prepubertal gynecomastia–and regular exposure to lavender or tea tree oil. The researchers found that key chemicals in these common plant-derived oils act as endocrine-disrupting… Continue reading Chemicals in Lavender and Tea Tree Oil May Be Linked to Abnormal Breast Growth in Young Boys

How to Have A Harmonious 2017

A new year has started, and you’ve probably made yourself some promises. In case you haven’t, here are some suggestions: try to achieve serenity, to feel calmer, more peaceful, less worried. Tranquility may seem an elusive goal, but it’s one that can change your life. Here are a few tips to help you get going:… Continue reading How to Have A Harmonious 2017

Aromatherapy: Detox Your Environment

You’ve just finished a hectic holiday season: shopping, wrapping, cooking, entertaining, partying. It’s time to detox from all the craziness by providing yourself with a soothing environment. Aromatherapy is the simplest way to do this. It’s a time-honored tool for restoring mental and emotional balance. You can use fragrant essential oils in a diffuser or… Continue reading Aromatherapy: Detox Your Environment