Are you the kind of migraine sufferer for whom excessive sound can trigger or worsen an attack? Take a week off - this column is not addressed to you. "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast… to soften rocks, or bend the knotted oak." (William Congreve) Hmmm. I...

Peppermint oil is from the peppermint plant, a cross between watermint and spearmint that grows in Europe and North America. Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring for foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.  It's also used for various health conditions and can be taken...

Those into those things, meaning vibration or energy patterns known in the scientific world as Hz (a hertz is a unit of frequency), will get this quickly.  Our body, with its soft and dense tissues, organs, and mass, all have a distinctive Hz value, which changes with thought and diet.  A healthy...

A municipal free library is an oasis of calm for a migraine sufferer. Does stepping into a library remind you of watching a movie about the undersea world of oceans? Muted sound envelops you as soon as you walk in. It is an escape to a world where healing...

You'll find essential oil compounds in a plant's seeds, flowers, bark, roots, leaves, stems, rinds, fruit, and resin. Essential oils are found inside the peel of citrus fruits. You may have noticed that when you use lemon-scented products for cleaning your home, you feel more relaxed or uplifted...

The US Food and Drug Administration generally recognizes lavender as safe for human consumption. The essential oil was used in hospitals during World War One. Lavender is best known for its fragrant purple blossoms and is a perennial plant that grows yearly. It's best known for its health benefits....

Do you suffer from migraine headaches, and your child does not? I would not find that reassuring. There are migraine pain relief methods and practices that your child can learn that would delay the onset of migraine headaches in adolescence, that would diminish the pain, and may even be...

There are three skin types: oily, dry, or a skin combination; some may call balanced or normal skin.   Today, I will discuss the face and neck skin types of aging men and women and focus on anti-wrinkle face creams and skin regeneration.    Dry skin comes from a lack of hydration and proper skin nutrition. An...

What does it take to be a perfect host? Let's start with being hospitable. Then, create an environment that is easy to be in, comfortable, and inviting. Anticipate your guest's wants and needs. Be generous with food and drink. Respect shared spaces. Make a good and welcoming entrance to...

Eucalyptus oil is prepared from its dried leaves. The leaves are dried, crushed, and steam-distilled to extract the oil. The extracted oil is colorless, with a strong, woody, sweet smell. The main compound of eucalyptus oil is cineole, also known as eucalyptol. The oil contains flavonoids and tannins, which...