At first thought, diffusing essential oils seems totally safe. How harmful can it be to enjoy scents like lavender, lemon and eucalyptus? The rise of brands such as Doterra and Young Living, beautiful ...

Some people believe that essential oils can help to improve heart health. However, limited evidence exists, and experts need to conduct more research. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of ...

Research shows that essential oils can aid weight loss. However, a healthy diet and lifestyle are necessary for long-term weight management. Essential oils do not cause weight loss directly. However, ...

Spiders are common guests inside our homes. While many spiders are harmless, some of us may find them to be a nuisance or to be creepy. Additionally, some species of spider, such as the brown recluse ...

Aromatherapy can be a natural remedy for stress relief. The practice involves inhaling the scent of essential oils, which are extracted from plants, in order to promote health and well-being. Your ...

Essential oils are currently enjoying a renaissance in the world of holistic health and wellness—with fans touting their effectiveness in treating everything from stress and anxiety to nausea and pain ...

A bath is an excellent form of self-care. The warm water is relaxing and can help with stress or sore muscles. Some people claim that you can boost the benefits of a bath by adding essential oils. The ...

The plant-derived oils smell great, but the evidence they can heal you is rather lacking—and they can even be harmful. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about ...

Essential oils smell great, reduce stress, treat fungal infections, and help you sleep. They are concentrated extractions from plants. A process called distillation turns the “essence” of a plant into ...

Self-care is still having a moment—and adding essential oils to your Sunday night soak has become the adult version of a bubble bath. It’s not hard to understand why: The scents, from lavender to ...