The Essential Blog
A blog by volant, helping people live a natural and healthy life.
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My journey with essential oils
My name is Emilie Nyman and I work as an osteopath and yoga teacher in Oslo. I also arrange and teach yoga retreats all over Norway.
Create your own spa at home
Whether you’re feeling stressed, looking for a pick-me-up or you just need to escape from everyday life, a spa day could be just what you need.
Your ultimate guide to bergamot oil
Extracted from the rinds of the citrus fruit Citrus bergamia which grows on bergamot orange trees, bergamot essential oil is best known for its soothing scent.
User Tips for Essential Oils
Essential oils can be used in various ways. We've collected the uses our customers find most helpful in their lives.
Can you use essential oils for pain relief?
If medications are doing little to ease your pain, or if you’re looking for a more natural pain relief alternative to drugs, there are many essential oils that can help to relieve your pain.
Essential Oils for SAD: 5 Essential Oils to Survive the Winter Blues
Winter can be brutal. As it makes its annual appearance, victims of its chill slump in sadness, as if shrouded in a dark ball of gloom.
Transform Your Morning Routine with Aromatherapy
Routines are key for productivity, efficiency and well-being. They help you carry out important activities without the use of willpower so that you can use willpower to cope with the varied challenges of life.
How Do Essential Oil Diffusers Work?
Essential oils have been around for centuries. Ancient civilisations were well aware of their therapeutic qualities and used them frequently for relaxation and meditation.