There are over 1.4 million people living in nursing homes, and as the population grows and ages that number will increase exponentially. With so many older adults in residential care, more and more nursing homes are turning to aromatherapy to increase quality of life.

Aromatherapy can be a wonderful treatment for residents experiencing a wide variety of issues. In a nursing home, in particular, there can be problems with feelings of anxiety and depression.

Additionally so many people living in tight quarters can make it easy for illness to spread and essential oils can be used to prevent that. Lack of touch can also be a difficult issue for the elderly in nursing homes and aromatherapy used for massages can help provide touch and other therapeutic benefits. Continue reading →

When it comes to addiction – whether it’s a substance or behavior – the real issues are underlying emotions and mental health. Once a person is detoxed from a substance it’s important to deal with the underlying emotions that led to the addiction in the first place.

Over 20 million people suffer from alcohol or other substance abuse. And when you add other addictions such as gambling and sex addiction the numbers grow even more staggering.

Addiction is a complex issue and it helps to have many tools in your corner. One way to combat some of the underlying issues and help you to stick to your recovery program is to use essential oils.

Essential oils can have a powerful effect on your mind and body and support you in recovery. You can diffuse the oils for aromatherapy to get the effects. Let’s take a look at some of the best essential oils for addiction recovery and emotional balance. Continue reading →