As the holidays draw near, many of us feel the weight of the season settling onto our shoulders. This time of year can bring joy, but it can also stir up stress, grief, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm. Old feelings resurface, schedules fill up, travel gets hectic, and rest becomes something we promise ourselves we’ll catch up on “later.” And in the middle of all of that, it’s easy to become short-tempered, irritated, or impatient. Sometimes that pressure boils over, and t

As an aromatherapist, I generally discourage the internal use of essential oils. Just one drop can be the equivalent of drinking up to 25...