As people become more wary of prescription drugs with their numerous side effects and the generally poor quality of medical care that is common in the United States, from uncaring doctors who see 20 patients per hour, to the non-existence of treatment modalities that look to more natural methods, they are looking to a more wholesome approach to health care.

In recent decades, holistic health care has seen a huge increase in popularity, though holism has been around for hundreds of years.

In holistic care, natural alternative treatments can either accompany conventional medical care or simply be used on their own to elevate people’s overall health, wellness and wellbeing.

When most people think of oregano, they imagine some sort of delicious pizza, pasta, or salad dish accompanied with the unique tasting herb. Continue reading →

There are many different types of essential oils used for multiple purposes. They might be for improving the scent of your home, aromatherapy, healing, and improving your mental health. Many people are aware of the common ones like lavender, rose, and orange. But there are also some others with just as many benefits, but aren’t as well known. That brings us to birch leaf oil.

What is Birch Leaf Oil?

First, let’s discuss what birch leaf oil is and where it comes from. Birch leaf oil actually comes from different types of birch trees. Some of the more common ones include white birch and black birch, though sometimes sweet birch is also used. As you might have guessed, this oil is extracted mainly from the leaves of this plant.

Birch trees have been used for a long time for their oil, since it contains medicinal qualities. The scent of birch leaf oil is very close to a wintergreen minty scent. Continue reading →