Aromatherapist and social activist David Crow founded Floracopeia: Aromatic Treasures for Health, Beauty and Abundance three years ago. Its mission is twofold: to bring organic, fair-trade, community-supported principles to the production, distribution, and sale of essential oils and to educate people about their benefits.

LIME chatted with the essential oil evangelist shortly before a "Fragrance and Consciousness" workshop, one of many he conducts.

There's nothing like the challenge of decoding an ancient system of healing. While there are many books written about Chinese Medicine, only a handful have successfully translated its complex theories and practices into a language that is easily understood. Between Heaven and Earth - A Guide to Chinese Medicine is one of the few that does so with grace and ease.