Blog

Can Essential Oils Help?

What to do? I can only speak though essential oils and most of this you will probably have already thought about this. But maybe you would like a reminder. The tsunami is breaking. Most of us do what we can, take care of the people, animals and things we need to take care of, and try to keep our heads up. No, you’re not imagining it. How to cope? Your essential oils will help. They can shift your energy, focus your concentration, and calm your mind, especially if you combine with meditati …

Handmade European Copper Stills for EOS, Hydrosols and Alcohol!

Looking at buying a still for your stovetop or backyard, patio or balcony? We met these guys, in New York last year when they came into the store. They ship from Ukraine,, the quality is great, and they are full of distilling information and tips. Check their website, link at the bottom But here is their story in their own words: Our Story Our story, like many, begins with a dream: to create a unique and valuable product and inspire people to harness and use the natural powers of Essential Oi …

Chasing Palo Santo in Paraguay

I wrote this in 2005, which you may remember was the age before smart phones. I'm quite sure it's easier to eat vegetarian/vegan in Ascunción now. Up until my dotage, I always traveled rough: I loved to be free and out in the world. I have hitchhiked more miles/kilometres than I can remember and have hopped a freight train in Mexico. When I started looking for essential oils, it gave me a perfect reason to wander off and poke my nose into whatever I could find out there.  In 2005, I …