Wellness & Wisdom

Explore the benefits of essential oils and holistic care.

At LogHouse Aromatics, we believe knowledge is as essential as the oils themselves. This space is where we share what we’ve learned—and continue to discover—about aromatherapy, natural wellness, and holistic living.

Whether you’re brand new to essential oils or have been blending for years, you’ll find practical tips, heartfelt insights, and down-to-earth guidance to support a healthier, more joyful life.

Explore articles, how-to guides, videos, and discussions—all crafted to help you make the most of your wellness journey, one drop at a time.

The Essence of Roses: A Comprehensive Guide to Rose Essential Oil

Rose essential oil, often called “liquid gold” in the world of aromatherapy, is one of the most precious and revered essential oils. Its exquisite fragrance and wide-ranging therapeutic properties make it a staple in high-end perfumery, skincare, and holistic wellness. However, few people realize the incredible labor,…
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Organic September (June, July and November…)

February 5, 2021 Well – if you ask me – organic every month, but the Soil Association are claiming September, since 2020, as Organic month and using it to educate people as to how and why they should go organic, particularly in food, but that also applies…
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Honey

February 5, 2021 I have always loved honey, in all its pure forms – runny honey, solid honey, honeycomb….yum! The food industry never ceases to surprise me in the ways it tries to fool people into buying something they think is one thing, but in fact is…
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Spring Harvest

This is a magical time of year on our property. Five acres of mixed areas of vegetation, some wooded, some wild, long grasses, shrubs and brambles, some grassed lawn and, of course, some horse paddocks. This time of year though is when all the wild flowers are…
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Lavender – Part 2

As promised – the second, possibly most important reason (for me) I always keep a bottle of lavender on hand is for burns. Despite being married to a Medical Doctor, traditional western medicines have always been a last resort for me (and actually for him – now that should tell…
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Lavender – Part 1

Lavender aromatherapy helps students get a good night’s sleep Just like all of us, college students experience anxiety and stress about workloads and relationships which can disrupt their sleep patterns. New evidence suggests that lavender essential oil may be a way to restore balance and aid sleep. Sleep problems…
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Ginger

So last week I succumbed, finally-after about 2 years deliberation, and bought a juicer. They are smaller and less expensive now than they were two years ago, plus I now have room to actually store one. I keep reading recipes which involve juicing something or other as…
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What IS dry brushing and why should you do it?

Dry brushing is something I had heard about decades ago, but never actually knew anyone who did it. Over the years, however, I kept seeing it in magazines and I would see the brushes for sale in health stores – long handled ones for the body, small…
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It’s Allergy Time Again!

Allergy season is probably already upon us, certainly just around the corner and SO many people suffer from seasonal allergies that we really should be addressing the “why” and not just treating the symptoms. Approximately 40-60 million Americans suffer from what we call seasonal allergies, basically spring…
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Epsom salts and why you need them!

February 17, 2023 Everyone has heard of Epsom Salts, maybe even used them as a bath soak for sore muscles – and boy, does that work! – but how many of you knew just how versatile this innocuous white substance is? Let’s start with the name –…
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Dandelions

Too many people think of dandelions as weeds; possibly because they spread quite prolifically and can soon take over your garden, but who doesn’t love those beautiful golden flowers?? The bees and other pollinators certainly do, so let’s look at what benefits dandelions have for us other…
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“Put Lavender oil on that.”

Apparently this will be on my epitaph, according to my step-daughter. Primarily because since she (temporarily) moved in with us in June, every time she asks me what to do about one skin issue or another, my answer 9 times out of 10 is “Put Lavender Oil…
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Frankincense and Myrrh (and the three wise men…)

Did you know that the bible has over 500 direct references to essential oils? Neither did I, but even those of us not so familiar with the good book will have heard of the three wise men carrying gifts to baby Jesus in the manger – gifts of gold,…
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Hydrosols – the gentle alternative to essential oils

I have had the opportunity to work with a couple of people, and one cat(!), recently who have all benefited from the use of hydrosols. Now before I go into their specific circumstances, let me first explain exactly what a hydrosol is, and what other names you…
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Let’s talk about feet!

Not a subject often up for discussion, for many reasons – smelly feet, nail fungus, ingrown toe nails, calluses, corns, bunions, blisters, dry skin, cracked skin, plantar warts, athletes foot …none of these things are pleasant and the list seems to be very long (and this is…
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The Wonder of Shea

You’ve probably heard of Shea Butter, but also probably don’t know much about it other than seeing it as an ingredient in body and hair products. It IS super moisturizing, which is why you are seeing it in so many places. Moisturizing in a similar way to…
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WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE USING A FACE OIL

I know many people are terrified of applying an oil to their skin, thinking that either – it will make them look super oily, or worse, make their skin break out. In fact, our skin is protected by our own natural oil (sebum) which is crucial in…
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Summer time blending frenzy

So maybe it’s the appearance of all the flies and other biting bugs outside has led me into a bit of a blending frenzy this morning – and believe me, I’ve nothing against insects generally and rarely kill one, but certain ones do seem to love to…
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