Eucalyptus or peppermint for a stuffy nose: what each one really does
Menthol makes air feel cold and fast; cineole smells of clearing. How the two oils differ, safe tissue and steam methods, and who should skip both.
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New articles go up every week. The Aroma corner holds our longer guides to essential oils, from a first lesson to a dictionary of forty oils.
Questions and corrections are always welcome through the contact page.
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Yojo week
| Mon · Wed · Fri | [AM] Warm breakfast, then a 10-minute walk [PM] Stand up and stretch once an hour |
|---|---|
| Tue · Thu | [AM] Miso soup or another fermented side dish [PM] Loosen the shoulders before bed |
| Saturday | [AM] A longer walk somewhere green [PM] A warm bath, a few drops of oil in a dispersant |
| Sunday | [AM] Rest, and cook something simple for the week [PM] Early night |
Not a prescription, just the rhythm we try to keep. If something hurts or worries you, talk to a doctor first.
Latest articles
Tongue posture and mewing: what the evidence shows
Where your tongue rests matters more for breathing and sleep than for your jawline. What tongue posture is, what mewing can't do, and when to get checked.
Reed diffusers vs electric diffusers: how to choose
Reeds give a quiet, constant scent with no switch; electric diffusers give a stronger scent you can time. Which suits your rooms, pets and family.
Rosemary essential oil: chemotypes, hair claims and safe use
Rosemary oil comes in three chemotypes that behave differently. What the hair and memory studies found, safe dilutions, and who should skip it.
Fermented hot sauce at home: what you need and how to start
A first fermented hot sauce: mash or brine, salt by weight, jars, airlocks and gloves, kahm yeast vs mold, then blending, vinegar and bottles for the fridge.
What is a fermented food? Meaning, how it works and a long list
A fermented food is one that microbes helped to make. How fermentation works, a long list from miso to sourdough, and what only sounds fermented.
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essential oils at home, with care
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