Many of us are trying to change our vocabulary to use FDA compliant language when talking about natural solutions, but it can be challenging. Do we quit talking or do we stand and fight by continuing to tell others about the natural solutions that work so well for us? Here is a situation I expect…
Can I write about essential oils and specific diseases on my blog if I post links to the research studies? (If you missed them, you can read part 1 here and part 2 here.) Can I write about essential oils and disease prevention/treatments/cures if the science backs me up? There are no simple answers. The…
The essential oil (EO) company I represent recently released an updated compliance policy for all representatives. I discussed the basic federal guidelines in a previous post. If you missed part 1 in this series, you can read it here. To prevent misunderstandings and misrepresentations, the EO company I represent has provided the following rules for…
There has been a lot of energy focused on the topic of compliant language recently. When I ran a Yahoo! search on the term “FDA compliance” today, there were 6,830,000 results. To be honest, I’m not sure where to look to find how many times it has been mentioned on social media platforms. Let’s just…
Why create the Wellness Language Toolbox? Why now? What resources did you use for reference? I love the questions that I’ve been getting about the Toolbox. Each one is worthy of it’s own blog post. I’ll answer some of them here today and others on the Wellness Language Toolbox Facebook page over the next few…
Do you love using essential oils but sometimes falter when someone asks about a certain oil? Me, too! I have been using essential oils for almost 14 years, but sometimes it’s hard to remember what qualifies as compliant language. Even with an essential oil that we may have been using for years! That’s why I…
Common sense tells us that our most restful sleep occurs when it is dark. But is your bedroom dark enough to promote deep sleep? Many of us have more light pollution exposure than we realize. Numerous articles have been written discussing the benefits of sleeping in absolute darkness. The more your sleep is disrupted…
Lavender essential oil is used in many DIY bath and body products. And not just because lavender has such a lovely fragrance. Many clinical studies show why lavender is a smart choice for use in body care products and for aromatherapy. Here are the top 14 8 clinically proven benefits of lavender essential oil:…
Peppermint oil has been used for centuries all around the world. A short list of peppermint oil benefits includes: freshens breath [1,2,3] improves focus [1,5,6] boosts energy [1] I love the refreshing taste of one or two drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water. But my favorite peppermint beverage was inspired by…