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22 blog articles for 'aromatherapy essential oils'
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A Complete Beginners Guide to Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used for years for a wide variety of purposes, from promoting general health and wellbeing, to creating a more peaceful atmosphere through aromatherapy. In this beginner's guide, we'll show you everything you need to know to begin using essential oils like a pro! What is Aromatherapy? Before we dive into all the exciting ways essential oils can be used for aromatherapy, let's begin with a basic explanation of what it's all about. Aromatherapy is a well-established...
06/20/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Sleep Better with Trendworthy Sleep Essentials
Do you look forward to 6am? Many of us may never look forward to early mornings, no matter how much sleep we get! But early-riser or not, there are plenty of things you can do to sleep better, so you can wake up rested and with more energy to tackle your day. If you tap snooze a million times and trudge through your mornings feeling low on energy, we’re talking to you! Always feeling tired definitely doesn’t help you perform...
05/04/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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20 Ways to Use Olive Oil Outside of the Kitchen
Did you know that olive oil offers many healthful benefits outside of the kitchen? Just like coconut oil, olive oil can be used in various capacities around the home, from beauty to cleaning and more! When it comes to choosing your oil, it all comes down to how you plan to use it and your personal preferences. For uses outside of the kitchen, a high-quality extra virgin oil is recommended most. I personally like the Swanson Organic Extra Virgin Cold-Pressed...
05/12/20 • Swanson staff
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50 Ways to Use Coconut Oil to Better Your Life
You’ve probably heard many good things about coconut oil, since there is plenty of research backing up its benefits for your body inside and out, but you may have heard some bad things too, which might seem confusing. So, let’s talk about the benefits of coconut oil, how to use it in your kitchen, your beauty routine and beyond, and why some people don’t agree that it deserves a place in your pantry. What are the Benefits of Coconut Oil?...
12/11/18 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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6 Healthy Ways to Celebrate Friendship
June 8th is National Best Friend Day, a holiday created to recognize just how important our closest friends are to our mutual happiness and wellbeing. Actually, there’s more than one day on the calendar for celebrating our friends. There is International Day of Friendship or Friendship Day (August 5th) and there is even an International Friendship Month (February). Why so many days to celebrate our friends? No matter how you look at it, we are stronger together. From the little...
06/07/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Benefits of Spearmint
You're probably no stranger to spearmint. After all, it's one of the go-to gum choices when you need to freshen your breath. But spearmint can do much more than make your mouth feel clean. Spearmint is used in bath and beauty products to soothe the skin, and in ancient Greece, it was even believed that spearmint could cure hiccups.1 The benefits of spearmint go beyond skincare. Here's a closer look at how this herb can help your health and well-being...
07/31/24 • Medically reviewed by Colleen Travers, Health Journalist
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6 Basic Relaxation Techniques
Have you made time to relax today? That thought probably hasn’t crossed your mind at all. Most of us buzz busily through our days under stress without considering relaxation until we collapse on the couch at the end of another hectic week. But what if there were a better way? What would happen if you made relaxation a part of every day, and not just a luxury reserved for the weekend? Before your inner achiever starts to grumble, know this:...
07/16/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Ways to Support Passion and Sexual Health
Feeling romance in the air? Sexual health is a big part of your health and wellness journey. And just like every other area of fitness, there are ways you can give your body a little extra support to help maintain sexual vitality. We all want to feel confident when we get close to our partner and benefit from the affirming touch of our loved one. And, science is on our side. Hugging helps stimulate the vagus nerve, one of the...
02/13/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Say Om: 6 Tips to Help You Relax and Reduce Stress
Take a deep breath, release it slowly, and say "oommm..." Do you need more oms in your life like we do? Almost everyone faces stress daily. Between work and home life, being there for our loved ones and other commitments, we manage a lot of responsibilities every day. Along with all those responsibilities comes the seemingly inevitable: stress. Yet, it doesn’t need to be that way. We know stress isn’t good for our bodies, and it can take a toll...
02/27/22 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD
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Take Care of U: 6 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Short on time? Juggling a lot of responsibilities? It can be challenging to find the time to take care of ourselves when there are so many other things to take care of. But taking care of yourself shouldn’t be an afterthought. You deserve to be happy and healthy, and when you take care of yourself, you’ll have more energy to take care of everything else, too! Here are 6 simple ways to take better care of your mind and body...
12/28/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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How to Make Bath Bombs: a DIY Recipe
When it comes to bath time, adults and kids can both agree on adding a bit of fun and relaxation with bath bombs and bath fizzies. From fun surprise fizzies to luxurious, herb- and essential oil-scented bath bombs to soothe your senses and pamper your skin, our easy DIY bath bomb and bath fizzies recipe with many variations is great for beginners and kids. Bath bombs serve as a fun self-indulgence as well as an excellent gift. Bath fizzies and...
11/14/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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7 Endless Summer Beauty Tips
Summer is finally in full swing and along with it came tons of fun outdoor activities that have us basking in the sunshine. But summer also brings some challenges when it comes to feeling and looking your best in the heat. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with tips for glowing skin, hydrated locks and energy ’til after the sun goes down, plus summer beauty essentials and DIY tips you don’t want to miss! 1. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration We can’t say...
08/04/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Natural Stress Support Allies
These days it’s easy to feel stressed out. Whether it’s stress from work or just a busy schedule, there’s plenty out there to affect your mood. Fortunately, you’re not alone in feeling this way, as the American Psychological Association reports that about a third of us feel under stress often, while about half report that stress has a negative effect on our personal lives.1 Thankfully, there are natural stress support allies available to help when you need it. No need...
03/24/22 • Swanson staff
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Spring Health Hacks
Every year as the season begins to change from winter to spring, the sunlight begins to grow and we get just a little more pep in our step looking forward to the warmth that's just around the bend. While we still have a few chilly days to go before we can stash away those sweaters, now is the perfect time to step up our health and wellness game so we can greet the months ahead happier and healthier than ever....
02/27/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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8 Ways to Use Hemp for Mind Body & Home
Hemp is certainly having its moment in the sun, and with good reason. It can be used in countless ways to promote overall wellbeing in your body, in your mind and in your home. But if you’re not exactly sure where to start, the world of hemp products can be rather overwhelming. To get you started, we’ve highlighted eight easy ways to use this multifaceted plant every day of the week. 1. Add Hemp Hearts to Your Morning Breakfast Routine...
06/01/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Mood-Boosting Helpers to Stress Less This Holiday
This time of year is meant to be full of holiday cheer, but sometimes the festivities can cause a great deal of stress instead. Between monitoring spending, staying healthy and navigating time spent with family, “ho ho ho” can easily become “no no no.” These healthy hacks and nutrients may help you find a little more peace of mind to keep your holiday season merry and bright. Rock Around the Christmas Tree Whether it’s dancing, a walk around the neighborhood...
11/09/20 • Jack Lackey
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Tips for Detoxing Your Home + Natural & DIY Cleaners
Did you know that you share your home with up to a thousand chemicals?1 We spend a lot of time in our homes, and so do our families. Many of us take time to detox our minds and bodies and opt for supplements made from real food sources to get everything we need and nothing we don’t. But despite all the effort to keep our bodies toxin-free, we may not stop and consider how we can clean and refresh our...
11/22/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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A Quick Guide to Hygge: The Art of Coziness
The Danes know a couple things that all of us can agree on: it’s important to be kind to yourself, and that enjoying relaxed moments in a cozy atmosphere is good for the soul. In fact, they’ve made these notions a central part of their culture through a practice known as hygge. We think they just may be onto something! According to the United Nations World Happiness Report, Denmark is ranked among the happiest countries in the world, and they...
07/10/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Zealous About ZZZs Sleep Benefits & Sleep Hacks for Everyone
Just how important is sleep? It has the power to change almost everything. Think about how you feel when you are sleep deprived, and imagine millions of other people going about their days feeling exactly the same way – driving their cars and making potentially life-changing decisions. Pretty scary, right? But it happens. A study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of American workers are sleeping six hours or less each night,...
10/03/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Health Tips for Busy Moms
Being a mom today means being busy almost around the clock! There are family, work and community responsibilities to keep in mind, but you can’t forget one of the most important responsibilities of all: taking care of yourself! When you’re a mom with a lot on your plate, “you time” is probably the first thing to get slashed from your calendar when schedules get tight. But making time to take care of yourself is essential and can make everything else...
06/09/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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6 Easy Ways to Energize Your Mind
No matter your age or stage of life, we’re willing to bet that you’d love to feel more energetic, both mentally and physically, throughout the day. A boost of brain energy can help you power through challenging workdays, an extra-long chore list, extensive travel itineraries, fun outdoor adventures and much more! And luckily, it’s easier than you may think. Here are some simple and effective ways to energize your mind every day. 1. Stock Up on Brain Food Certain nutrients...
05/01/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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ScienceBacked Herbs for Energy Joints Heart Brain Weight Blood Sugar & Digestion
Herbal wellness and adaptogenic herbs are trending because of something herbalists have known all along, and modern science confirms—herbs offer powerful health and wellness benefits. Herbs can influence our health in many exciting ways, helping keep our minds sharp, our bodies nimble, healthy and energized, and promoting an elevated sense of wellbeing by reducing the impact of stress on our bodies and minds.1,2,3 The scientifically-proven benefits of herbs are the driving forces behind our new line of scientifically-researched herbal formulas...
07/10/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
