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May Flowers & Celebration
We are blessed to have added bounty to our Thriving community as we welcome our newest members!
Idea Collection
Thrive Forward
Pathways to Personal Growth-Aromatherapy & Trauma
In the forty years that I’ve been dabbling in the mix of Western medicine, alternative complementary care, and plant medicine, I’ve experienced personally and observed in my clients, that we all have “things to heal”.
Bring It to Life
Implement: Case Study with Oregano
Gloria has taken on the loving challenge of caring for her mother, Caroline, who has dementia. Caroline has always had a kind, calm demeanor, but recently Gloria has noticed her mother becoming more agitated.
Root In
The Plant Behind the Oil: Oregano
Oregano has long been valued for its medicinal benefits. It possesses potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, primarily due to its high content of carvacrol and thymol.
Awaken
The Oil Within the Plant: Oregano
This seems like a good place to clarify another bit of confusion about oregano oils. You’ve probably heard of oil of oregano. There is a BIG difference between oregano essential oil and oil of oregano.
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April Showers
Wherever you are in the world—whether welcoming new growth or gathering the season’s final blooms—it’s April for all of us. And with it comes a timely opportunity to explore a true aromatic powerhouse: Oregano essential oil.
Event Replays
Thyme Benchmark March 2025 Replay
Monthly Recap
March 2025: Benchmark Thyme Recap and Test Your Knowledge Quiz
This month, we focused on Benchmark Thyme, a powerful yet skin-friendly essential oil blend designed to combat even the most stubborn microbes.
Thrive Forward
Succeed: Healthy Outlets for Personal Growth
The changes, though expected, have caused me to re-evaluate how I want to fill the space of my days.
Bring It to Life
Implement: Case Study - Guarding against MRSA
Miguel's teammate developed a MRSA infection on his leg. Miguel wants to avoid getting one.
The Plant Behind the Oil: Thyme Benchmark
Each subspecies may exhibit variations in essential oil composition and adaptability to specific ecological conditions.
Awaken
The Oil Within the Plant: Benchmark Thyme
As an ACP student, I progressed through the lessons, growing more and more confident with these beautiful, gentle oils when…WHAM…I hit the phenols. Phrases like "very irritating to the skin" and "must be used carefully" scared the bejeebers out of this aroma newbie!
Newsletter Archives
March(ing) through Time with Thyme Benchmark!
To start 2025, we’ve looked at two amazing oils, and now we will attempt to “pull the curtain back and shine the spotlight” on the mysterious essential oil, Thyme Benchmark.
Event Replays
Vetiver February 2025 Replay
Thank you for joining us for our Thrive LIVE session with Vetiver. Whether you're watching it for the first time or again, we've created this page to revisit as often as you like.
Monthly Recap
February 2025: Recap and Test Your Knowledge on Vetiver
We’ve gathered summaries from this month’s articles on Vetiver, along with quiz questions to help you deepen your understanding.
A Mindful Plant Sit
Succeed: A Mindful Sit with Vetiver
Imagine the scent of vetiver enveloping you. It may feel earthy, rich, and grounding, like the soil after a gentle rain.
Bring It to Life
Implement: Case Study with Vetiver
Simone has been experiencing acne breakouts that seem to come on when she’s under stress.
Root In
The Plant Behind the Oil: Vetiver
The roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides are the source of vetiver essential oil, a highly valued product in the perfume and cosmetics industries.