Author: Ryan Tomlinson

Essential oils are concentrated liquids from plants that contain volatile aroma compounds. Most commonly used in aromatherapy and consist entirely of botanical matter. They can also be referred to as volatile oils or ethereal oils. Aromatherapy, pharmacology, food flavoring and perfumery, are all uses of essential oils. When experimenting with a new oil or trying essential oils for the first time. it’s important to carefully follow the directions. How are Essential Oils Made? Essential oils are extracted from the plant by a process called distillation. The plant is cooked with steam so that it breaks down and releases the...

Zero deaths from vitamins in the year 2015 The 33rd annual report from the American Association of Poison Control Centers shows zero deaths from vitamins in the year 2015. No deaths from vitamin A, niacin, pyridoxine (B-6) any other B-vitamin, no deaths from vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, or any other vitamin.  The safety record of these vitamins is extraordinarily good; no fatalities have ever been confirmed for any of them. References: http://www.orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v13n01.shtml Mowry JB, Spyker DA, Brooks DE et al. 2015 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers’ National Poison Data System (NPDS): 33rd Annual...