Sweater weather is upon us and our daylight hours are slowly dwindling. For many of us, fall and winter are the hardest months to stick with our healthy lifestyle goals. This time ...

Pronounced EE-lang EE-lang, Cananga odorata is most commonly known as the Ylang Ylang tree though it is known by other names. In its native Madagascar, it is known as “the perfume tree” ...

As the weather chills down, that feeling of anticipation creeps in as the holiday season approaches.  While many of us miss the earthy autumn feel for stressing over the months to come, ...

You’re a hot mess. Between the brain fog, the mood swings, the lack of energy and your dwindling libido you can hardly keep up with your career, family and home life. If ...

There is a lot of hype out there right now about brain-boosting supplements and people are flocking to find the best solution for their needs. Taking a step in the right direction ...

Did you know that your gut plays a huge role in your emotional well-being? We usually blame gut symptoms on impending illness or something that we ate, but these may actually be ...

When I think of Fennel, the first thing that comes to my mind is the taste of black licorice, and the little mints and seeds that are given for a breath freshener ...

Spring calls for all sorts of new beginnings in our lives, but none more prominent than the renewal of nature all around us. Look high and you see birds busily building their ...

While you may expect me to launch into a huge diatribe of which chemicals are harmful and why you should avoid them, I’m not going to do that today. Why?  Because most ...

Though many people associate Eucalyptus with koala bears, the amazing properties of these leaves when steam distilled into an essential oil will astound you. Prized for its ability to open airways and ...

Welcome to Essentially You! All about reinventing your health with safe effective natural solutions and powerful lifestyle changes. My goal is to provide you with natural remedies, protocols, and solutions so you ...

The last stop on our journey through weight loss includes focusing on sleep needs and hormonal balance – two things that, when lacking, can completely throw our bodies into a cyclone of ...