Essential oils of lavender, Roman chamomile and rose are effective for treating the symptoms of sciatica experienced during pregnancy.

Nov 6, 2010 - Stephanie Holland

Essential oils such as mandarin, ginger, neroli, sandalwood and frankincense can help you cope safely with physical and emotional changes during pregnancy.

Mar 15, 2011 - Sharon Kirby

Lavender essential oil is a calming, relaxing, healing oil with many uses. Consider using lavender oil to treat headaches, insomnia, minor burns and flu.

Mar 3, 2011 - Sharon Kirby

Find way to safely use essential oils during pregnancy to help reduce stress, promote relaxation and to combine with massage to ease pregnancy discomforts.

Dec 10, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Our nose is a powerful sense that distinguishes between thousands of scents.

May 4, 2007 - Debbie DeSpirt

Lavender is one of the most popular and commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy for its wide-ranging properties and beneficial actions.

Oct 16, 2009 - Emma Tennant

Pampering is an important part of pregnancy. Learn what spa treatments will benefit you the most during pregnancy and which spa therapies should be avoided.

Feb 19, 2009 - Elaine Moore

There are three common Sage oils used for aromatherapy purposes which are often confused: Clary Sage, Common Sage and Spanish Sage. They have differing aromatic uses.

Aug 23, 2008 - Sharon Falsetto

Citronella essential oil is most commonly known for its use as an insect repellent; however, citronella oil also has other properties and use in aromatherapy.

Feb 24, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto

Essential oils can be incorporated into literally any part of life, from bathing to medicinal uses.

May 13, 2009 - Heather Schulte

Eating healthful dietary fats, such as those found in fish and seafood, is among several practices that support optimal hydration and support of a pregnant woman's skin.

Aug 25, 2008 - Sara McGrath

Essential oils like mandarin and peppermint can treat the symptoms of nausea and vomiting that occur during morning sickness in pregnancy. Learn how.

Nov 3, 2010 - Stephanie Holland

Common discomforts during pregnancy include heartburn, indigestion and constipation. There are several ways to treat all of these common pregnancy-related ailments.

Aug 23, 2007 - Brenda Lane

Some plants contain dangerous chemicals capable of inducing labor or aborting a fetus; learn which herbs and oils to avoid in pregnancy.

Feb 16, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

Fish oil supplements taken during pregnancy can be a great way for mother and baby to get essential vitamins.

Mar 3, 2010 - Rachel Campbell

The biological role of fish oils and why they are essential for optimum health.

Feb 21, 2008 - Brooks W. Leigh

Women are prescribed a prenatal vitamin during pregnancy, but taking a fish oil supplement is another way to help development of an unborn baby and health of the mother.

Sep 4, 2009 - Rachel Campbell

There are various types of mint essential oils including peppermint, cornmint and spearmint. However, not all mint oils are suitable for aromatherapy.

Jun 3, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

Essential oils are valuable healing tools, but like any potent medicine there are situations in which certain oils are not safe and should not be used.

Dec 22, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Marjoram has been used as a folk remedy, culinary herb, fragrance and medicine; today, sweet marjoram essential oil has a number of uses and properties in aromatherapy.

Feb 3, 2009 - Sharon Falsetto