• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Wellness Mama®

Wellness Mama®

Simple Answers for Healthier Families

  • About
  • Resources
  • Podcast
  • Blog
    • Beauty
    • Health
    • Mama Wellness
    • Natural Home
    • Natural Remedies
    • Organization
    • Travel
    • Recipes
    • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Health
  • Natural Home
  • Motherhood
  • Natural Remedies
  • Beauty
  • Organization
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Reviews

Search Results for: essential oils

Certified Aromatherapist Retha Nesmith on Safe and Effective Essential Oil Use

65: Safe Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Use with Retha Nesmith

February 6, 2017 by Katie Wells

If you’ve followed my homemade cleaning and beauty recipes over the years, you know the important role aromatherapy and essential oils play around my home. (I might even be a little obsessed!) At the same time, you know that I’m careful to use essential oils safely and that I’m not afraid to speak out against the …

Read more65: Safe Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Use with Retha Nesmith
Warning- risks of essential oild and how to use them safely

Risks and Dangers of Essential Oils

January 14, 2015 by Katie Wells

Essential oils are all the rage lately, and with good reason. They are, in a sense, a pharmaceutical grade natural remedy with incredible power. But with great power comes great responsibility, and there are many essential oil resources online giving worrisome blanket advice about their use. Don’t get me wrong. I love oils and I use …

Read moreRisks and Dangers of Essential Oils
Castor Oil for Digestion, Health and Beauty with Dr. Marisol Teijeiro ND

272: Castor Oil for Digestion, Health, and Beauty With Dr. Marisol Teijeiro ND

July 4, 2019 by Katie Wells

Sometimes on this podcast we talk about all things poo (because it’s important!), and today is no exception. Dr. Marisol Teijeiro is a naturopathic doctor who took her own challenges with irritable bowel syndrome and created a platform with solutions to help others. Her patients have affectionately and humorously crowned her “Queen of Thrones,” a …

Read more272: Castor Oil for Digestion, Health, and Beauty With Dr. Marisol Teijeiro ND
Why you should never eat vegetable oil or margarine

Why You Should Never Eat Vegetable Oil or Margarine

September 26, 2020 by Katie Wells

Aside from whole grains, vegetable oils and margarine are some of the most misunderstood and over-recommended foods in the health community. You’ve probably heard these referred to as “heart-healthy oils,” a good alternative to those “artery-clogging saturated fats.” Only one problem…. science doesn’t back these claims up! Vegetable oils are found in practically every processed …

Read moreWhy You Should Never Eat Vegetable Oil or Margarine
Uses and Benefits of Coconut Oil

101+ Best Coconut Oil Uses and Benefits for Home and Beauty

September 30, 2016 by Katie Wells

I’ve said before that I am with coconut oil like the dad in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is with Windex! Coconut oil has a wide array of health benefits, hair and skin uses, and purposes around the home. I started using it a decade ago before it became popular and widely available in grocery stores. …

Read more101+ Best Coconut Oil Uses and Benefits for Home and Beauty
Nano nutrients- phytoplankton and unusual healing tips from Ian Clark

27: Nano Nutrients, Phytoplankton & Healing Oils

March 13, 2015 by Katie Wells

Ian Clark, founder of Activation Products, was diagnosed with a series of life threatening health issues in 2004 and was not expected to live more than a few months. Realizing that conventional measures of treating his illnesses had not worked for his family members in the past, he forged his own path to better health through …

Read more27: Nano Nutrients, Phytoplankton & Healing Oils
Why Olive Oil Is My Health Secret With Kasandrinos International

372: Why Olive Oil Is My Health Secret With Kasandrinos International

September 7, 2020 by Katie Wells

I recently wrote about how olive oil has become my main dietary source of fat since I took a gene test that showed I don’t do well with saturated fat. Tony is the man behind my favorite brand of olive oil, Kasandrinos International, which he single-sources through family farms in Greece. In this episode we’ll …

Read more372: Why Olive Oil Is My Health Secret With Kasandrinos International
Oil-Pulling-a-natural-and-traditional-way-of-whitening-teeth-and-boosting-oral-health

Oil Pulling Benefits: How to Use Coconut Oil for Healthy Teeth

January 15, 2013 by Katie Wells

Oil pulling is an age-old remedy rooted in Ayurvedic medicine that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. It can also help whiten teeth naturally and evidence even shows that it may be beneficial for gum health. Using certain oils may help fight harmful bacteria in the mouth! What is Oil Pulling? Short answer: …

Read moreOil Pulling Benefits: How to Use Coconut Oil for Healthy Teeth
What You Need to Know About Olive Oil With Tony Kasandrinos

276: What You Need to Know About Olive Oil With Tony Kasandrinos

July 18, 2019 by Katie Wells

I am here today with someone I am so impressed with on many levels, especially his time management and everything he accomplishes. I thought I was busy, but I don’t hold a candle to Tony Kasandrinos, the co-founder of Kasandrinos Olive Oil. You’ve probably heard me sing the praises of this olive oil on the …

Read more276: What You Need to Know About Olive Oil With Tony Kasandrinos
essential oils toxic for dogs or cats

Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?

September 21, 2019 by Katie Wells

In healthy living circles, essential oil use is often an everyday thing. It seems like there’s no harm jumping on the bandwagon! Since essential oils are natural and have amazing benefits, they must be safe to diffuse at will and slather all over your body daily, right? You might guess that my answer to that …

Read moreAre Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
How to Use Specific and Targeted Essential Oils to Support the Brain & Parasympathetic Nervous System

138: How to Use Specific & Targeted Essential Oil Blends to Support the Brain & Parasympathetic Nervous System

February 19, 2018 by Katie Wells

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is one of my favorite people to talk to on one of my favorite subjects: the healing benefits (and safe use) of essential oils. Jodi combined her training in nutrition and aromatherapy to create Vibrant Blue Oils, a company that makes organic and wild-crafted essential oil blends carefully targeted to specific health …

Read more138: How to Use Specific & Targeted Essential Oil Blends to Support the Brain & Parasympathetic Nervous System
Benefits of Essential Oils

Health Benefits of Essential Oils

May 6, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve already posted in depth about some of the major problems with modern use of essential oils (in one of my most controversial posts to date), but essential oils do have many benefits, so I wanted to cover the positive side as well. Benefits of Essential Oils Though essential oils do have a dark side if used …

Read moreHealth Benefits of Essential Oils
how to use Argan oil

Top 10 Argan Oil Benefits for Skin, Face, and Hair

April 29, 2020 by Katie Wells

If you’ve been a Wellness Mama reader for a while now you know that I’ve used coconut oil for everything from cooking to skincare to digestive help. Another of my favorite oils is argan oil. Argan oil benefits include skin, hair, and face support and can be used in many ways. What Is Argan Oil Argan oil …

Read moreTop 10 Argan Oil Benefits for Skin, Face, and Hair
Avocado Oil Benefits Image

Health Benefits of Avocado Oil: Is It Healthier Than Coconut Oil?

January 24, 2020 by Katie Wells

Olive oil is well-known for its many benefits, but another oil is gaining popularity for its versatility and health benefits: avocado oil. Avocado oil is popping up as an ingredient in many healthy foods. People love it for its mild flavor in cooking and lack of scent in beauty recipes. It is the main ingredient in brands …

Read moreHealth Benefits of Avocado Oil: Is It Healthier Than Coconut Oil?
How to use essential oils for stronger healthier hair naturally

9 Nourishing Essential Oils for Hair Health & Strength

February 9, 2017 by Katie Wells

Maybe you ditched conventional haircare products years ago, or maybe you’re exploring more natural options. Whatever the case may be, essential oils for hair can be an integral part of everyone’s natural routine. Over the years I’ve found some favorite essential oils proven to strengthen and improve my hair, and they smell great too! Best Essential Oils for …

Read more9 Nourishing Essential Oils for Hair Health & Strength
Coconut Oil Pulling - How to use coconut oil to improve oral health

Coconut Oil Pulling

June 19, 2014 by Katie Wells

I wrote about oil pulling several years ago, well before it gained mainstream attention in the news and on fashion blogs. It is something I’ve been doing off and on for years and I’ve seen noticeable effects from doing it. I figured that whitening my teeth with charcoal would be my most controversial oral health habit, but …

Read moreCoconut Oil Pulling
diffuse EO in car

Best Essential Oils to Use in the Car

April 30, 2019 by Katie Wells

With six kids, going into car travel prepared is a must. We often take games and activities, healthy snacks, and with all those bodies in the car… some ways to counteract the stink! I don’t take essential oil use lightly (they are much more powerful than many people think), but we do bring some essential …

Read moreBest Essential Oils to Use in the Car
Best essential oil diffuser

Best Essential Oil Diffusers: Reviews & What I Use

July 25, 2018 by Katie Wells

I’ve posted before about why we don’t use scented candles and what we use instead. One of my favorite alternatives is to use an essential oil diffuser, and many people asked what type of diffuser I use and recommend. I’m not an herbalist or aromatherapy expert, but I have tried many types of diffusers and I wanted …

Read moreBest Essential Oil Diffusers: Reviews & What I Use
Essential Oils for Hormone Balance

How to Use Essential Oils for Hormone Balance

September 21, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve shared my favorite remedies for PMS and cramps before, but I’ve gotten a lot of questions about essential oils for hormone balance lately and wanted to share some experience with this as well. Essential oils can be very powerful and effective when used correctly, but because of their power they also carry their share …

Read moreHow to Use Essential Oils for Hormone Balance
natural sanitizing spray cleaner

How to Make Your Own Natural Disinfectant Spray

April 3, 2020 by Katie Wells

I’m not big on sanitizing everything all the time, but some situations call for the big guns. This spray is like my homemade disinfecting wipes, but with a longer shelf life. It’s convenient, quick, and combines powerful essential oils with proven recommended disinfectants like hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. I based this recipe on careful research …

Read moreHow to Make Your Own Natural Disinfectant Spray
Benefits of Cannabidol or CBD oil

11 Benefits of CBD Oil (Cannabidiol) & Why It’s Not What You Think

January 29, 2018 by Katie Wells

I love remedies that have many uses (like emu oil), and cannabidiol oil (or CBD or hemp oil) is gaining popularity for this reason. This oil extracted from the hemp plant has come under a lot of legal and moral questions. Opinions may differ but what can’t be ignored is the incredible healing power CBD oil …

Read more11 Benefits of CBD Oil (Cannabidiol) & Why It’s Not What You Think
How to make solar infused herbal oils for skin and healing

How to Make Solar-Infused Herbal Oils

August 11, 2015 by Katie Wells

These dog days of summer when the weather is hot, the children are restless and we all start to think about the fall are a great time to make herbal oils for winter remedies. As the name suggests, herbal oils are a great way to preserve the medicinal properties of herbs and plants by infusing …

Read moreHow to Make Solar-Infused Herbal Oils
Essential oils that I use daily

5 Essential Oils I Use Daily

June 20, 2014 by Katie Wells

I get more questions about essential oils than almost any other topic, probably because they’ve gained such immense popularity. Our family uses essential oils daily in our personal care products, homemade cleaners, and as natural remedies. The five essential oils I use most often for my family are: 1. Lemon Essential Oil We use lemon …

Read more5 Essential Oils I Use Daily
Benefits and uses of Jojoba Oil

Simple Ways to Use Jojoba Oil for Hair, Face, and Body

January 11, 2018 by Katie Wells

I’ve used jojoba oil for years in my homemade lotion recipes among other personal care products, so I’m well aware of the amazing moisturizing benefits of jojoba oil. But there are many more benefits than as a simple (but amazing!) moisturizer. What Is Jojoba Oil? Jojoba (pronounced hoh-hoh-bah) is a liquid wax that closely resembles the …

Read moreSimple Ways to Use Jojoba Oil for Hair, Face, and Body
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 9
  • Next →

Top Products

See All  
Wellnesse Hand Sanitizer

Wellnesse Hand Sanitizer

$16.00

Wellnesse Dry Shampoo

Wellnesse Dry Shampoo

$16.00

Wellnesse All Hair Types Shampoo and Conditioner

Wellnesse All Hair Types Shampoo & Conditioner

$16.00

Wellnesse Curly Hair Shampoo and Conditioner

Wellnesse Curly Hair Shampoo & Conditioner

$16.00

All Categories

beauty recipes

Beauty

See AllBeauty
how to use the breath

Health

See AllHealth

Mama Wellness

See AllMama Wellness

Natural Home

See AllNatural Home
magnesium foot scrub

Natural Remedies

See AllNatural Remedies

Organization

See AllOrganization
Spring soup

Recipes

See AllRecipes

Reviews

See AllReviews

Travel

See AllTravel

About

  • About
  • Sitemap
  • Start Here
  • Comment Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Newsletter
  • Full Disclaimer
  • Promo Guidelines
  • Contact
  • Shop

The Blog

  • All Posts
  • Resources
  • Recipes
  • Natural Remedies
  • Beauty
  • Health
  • Natural Home
  • Mama Wellness
  • Organization
  • Travel
  • Podcast
  • Reviews

Copyright © 2022 · Wellness Mama® · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme

Stay in the know.

Simple Answers for Healthier Families