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Aromatherapy First Aid - by Wendy Mackay- Try A Smudging Ritual During Mercury Retrograde - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxWe are in the midst of a Mercury Retrograde Cycle (and the effects of a Full Moon Phase). Both of these powerful universal forces can bring in some negative energies when perhaps things are not working or manifesting the way you want. Mercury Retrograde rules communication, information and ...
Views: 6285(3 votes) - “Aroma-Memory” Helping high school and college students get better grades - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Robin BarnetteIt is a widely held belief that aromas and odors can be potent reminders of our past experiences. Our sense of smell is by far the strongest in provoking memories from our past thus allowing these memories to enter into our awareness with incredible detail. “Aroma-memory” associations have ...
Views: 8835(3 votes) - ***How Essential Oils Can Help with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Peggy CareyAchieving your ideal weight can be challenging, but there are many tools that can help you reach your goal. ESSENTIAL OILS CAN SUPPORT WEIGHT LOSS AND WEIGHT MAINTENANCE As a result of his research Dr. Alan Hirsch says that we feel full because of a special mechanism in our brain. ...
Views: 5809(2 votes) - Almond Oil - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Indran ManickamWhat is Almond oil? Almond oil is oil extracted from the almond kernel In fact, over forty percent of the almond kernel contains these oils. They are a great emollient, which makes them great as skin moisturizers. But they are also used in Aromatherapy and in cooking as well. These oils are made ...
Views: 2408(2 votes) - Aromatherapy for Coughs and Colds - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayWinter is a prime season for colds and flu. But aromatherapy and essential oils can help. Prevention is always better than cure. Help stop the spread of germs by using the antiseptic powers of essential oils around the home. Tea tree essential oil in particular is fabulous used as a ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - Aromatherapy for Writers - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpFeelings. We know that writers depend upon their senses when evoking the right location, scene or character, but one that is rarely discussed is their sense of smell. For example, whenever I smell the scent of sweet orange essential oil, I feel immediately uplifted because it evokes happy ...
Views: 3560(2 votes) - Aromatherapy in the Laundry - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayDoing the washing can seem like a thankless, never ending task. No sooner have you washed, dried, ironed and folded that mountain of clothes, then someone has refilled the laundry hamper and it all starts over again! Aromatherapy can’t make that mountain of washing go away (sorry!) but it can ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - Bad Science - Faulty Research - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marge ClarkA friend recently sent me a link to a research study that has been publicized in a lot of the media lately, even on the Today Show. I read it, and the story made me angry. Some quotes below, then my immediate reaction: "Researchers taped cotton balls laced with either lemon oil, lavender ...
Views: 3307(2 votes) - Lime Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithOne of my most favourite oils, Lime Essential Oil is expressed from the fresh skin of the Citrus aurantifolia from the Rutaceae Family, also known as Citrus latifolia. Citrus oils have a lot in common with each other but also stand alone with their own unique properties. Lime trees grow up to ...
Views: 5401(2 votes) - Reducing Inflammation with Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Maria LowAlthough inflammation usually implies pain and swelling, inflammation is really a healing response. Inflammation is the body's first defense against bacteria, virus or fungi. Acute inflammation in response to an injury or potential illness is normal. However, too much inflammation creates a ...
Views: 14966(2 votes) - Treating your Feet with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Brigitte FaubertA lot of essential oils have properties that can be really helpful for treating many foot ailments or discomforts. Some oils have disinfectant, antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help with problems like nail fungus or athlete’s foot. Others are anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and ...
Views: 3306(2 votes) - Chakra Clearing with Essential Oils - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Robin BarnetteHealthy Chakras are referred to as "clear" and "balanced". They help us to maintain our sense of harmony, clear direction and purpose in life. Balancing and healing the Chakras will transform the energy flow completely changing our lives. Essential oils are used to treat our body, mind and ...
Views: 6778(6 votes) - Anxiety Therapy Hasn't Smelled So Good - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jen SpringerFrom our dish soap to little smelly bottles found at gas stations, it seems like aromatherapy is all around us. It’s main stream, but most people don't know this dirty little secret: all oils aren’t created equal. But when you’re using truly medicinal quality oils, aromatherapy is a great ...
Views: 1523(3 votes) - FRAGRANCE THERAPIST™ TIPS FOR YOUR BEST LIFE - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from JoAnne BassettDo you want to get in that "happy space" today? Just spray on a 100% botanical fragrance that contains citrus oils. It is very uplifting and people around you will feel happier also. Put a smile on someone's face today by wearing layers of happy scent. To make your eau de toilette or eau ...
Views: 3940(3 votes) - Lavender Essential Oil Health and Beauty Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Lynn PatmalneePopularity of Lavender Essential Oil is on the rise Lavender Essential Oil is one of the most popular aromatherapy oils used today. Properly diffused, Lavender Essential Oil is safe to use for babies and children and reported to have many beneficial effects for people of all ages. Lavender ...
Views: 1797(3 votes) - Top 10 Essential Oils Used In Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from sarah labdarAromatherapy has been used for thousands of years as medicines with healing properties. However, now a days we know a lot more about the different types of essential oils and how they can be used to improve physical and emotional health and restore balance to the whole body. Aromatherapy is an ...
Views: 4703(4 votes) - Go Green in Your Home and Medicine Cabinet With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Healthy HepperYou may be familiar with essential oils for their nice scents. But they are also the answer to many problems. - Do you have trouble sleeping? - Do you have migraine headaches? - Do you get sick often? - Do you want to make your home greener and free of harsh chemicals? - Do you have a ...
Views: 2005(5 votes) - Aromatherapy for Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLack of sleep is one of the most common problems in today’s fast-paced world. Sleep deprivation can impact on many areas of our health including affecting our immune system and our ability to fight off illness, not to mention reducing our ability to deal with the effects of stress. And any new ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - ***Frankincense: The Oil Fit For a King - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Peggy CareyFrankincense throughout history has been associated with spiritual protection and is known as the “holy anointing oil”. It has a very high vibration (hence its spiritual value). Used to treat every conceivable ill known to man, frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times and only ...
Views: 2183(1 vote) - ***Pursuing Postmenopausal Zest - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Peggy CareyPostmenopausal zest is a phrase coined by anthropologist Margaret Mead. It is a time when we are not concerned about birth control, PMS, painful cramps or other monthly inconveniences. “This”, she says, “is freedom.” It is a stage of life that is free of many encumbrances and full of wonderful ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - 7 Aromatherapy Solutions for Weight Loss and Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Cristina Proano-CarrionNatural essential oils can help shape up your body in many ways but they can do so only when coupled with an appropriate diet and exercise plan. Essential oils accelerate the weight loss process by eliminating toxins and toning up the body so that you see faster and better results. Weight loss ...
Views: 5317(4 votes) - All About Lemon Essential Oil! - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Susan KatchurLemon essential oil has a pale yellow color. It's cold pressed from the peel of a yellow oval fruit, a lemon. Lemons grow on the, Citrus limonium, a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The exact origin of lemons are presumed to first grow in China, India and northern Burma. They're now ...
Views: 3340(1 vote) - Aromatherapy - A Plant Based Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Whitney SeguraWhen you are considering natural healing remedies, you can't forget the plant-based therapy, known as aromatherapy. For those that are searching for natural healing therapies, aromatherapy uses various parts of different flowering plants, trees and shrubs, along with spices and herbs that are ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Aromatherapy Bathing - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayBathing is probably one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your life. Bathing has a long history and references to baths have been found in early archaeological records. Hippocrates wrote that a perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday was the way to ...
Views: 1841(4 votes) - Aromatherapy Benefits: Health Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from mike rosalesAromatherapy is the act of using plant extracts or essential oils to help physical and mental well being. The common types of essential oils include hydrosols and absolutes. Using aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for therapeutic purposes brings lots of benefits to the human body. The ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Aromatherapy Can Help You Achieve Compliance with CPAP Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Andrew SenskeSince CPAP therapy was introduced as a therapeutic treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in the early 1980s, the sleep disorder of sleep apnea has become increasingly well-understood and diagnosed by medical professionals. Millions of people use CPAP therapy safely and effectively every night, ...
Views: 3023(1 vote) - Aromatherapy Essential Oil: Promotes good health and well-being - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from mike rosalesAromatherapy is a practice using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance the psychological and physical aspects of well-being. The Aromatherapy Essential Oil is a fragrant from plant elixir that is usually used to have good health ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Aromatherapy for Anxiety Relief – Petitgrain Pure Essential Oil ( Citrus aurantium ) by KG Stiles, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from KG StilesKeywords: A warm, refreshing orange aroma that fairly sparkles with brightness. Petitgrain is a top note often used in perfumery. Almost all cologne waters contain some petitgrain oil. Steam distilled from the leaves of the bitter orange tree Petitgrain oil has a lovely fresh and revitalizing ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Aromatherapy for Natural Headache Relief - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Marge ClarkSinus, tension, & migraine are three types of headaches that may be amenable to natural headache relief methods via aromatherapy. Since the causes vary, the aromatherapy remedies also vary. Battling a sinus headache? A combination of several different essential oils works best to alleviate ...
Views: 4430(2 votes) - Aromatherapy for Natural Headache Relief - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Marge ClarkSinus, tension, & migraine are three types of headaches that may be amenable to natural headache relief methods via aromatherapy. Since the causes vary, the aromatherapy remedies also vary. Battling a sinus headache? A combination of several different essential oils works best to alleviate ...
Views: 4430(2 votes) - Aromatherapy Perfumes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayEssential oils have been used in perfumes for thousands of years. Historically some of the most exclusive and indulgent perfumes have contained the most precious and delicate natural essential oils. These days however, despite the marketing of perfumes including images of nature and flowers, ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - Essential Oils Help With Insomnia And Depression - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Melodie KantnerSleep Better - Feel Better Essential Oils Help with Insomnia and Depression There is a close relationship between depression and lack of sleep. Lack of sleep saps your energy, makes you irritable and sucks all the joy from your life. Insomnia disrupts the normal way of ...
Views: 5930(1 vote) - Green Your Cleaning Routine - The Hidden Dangers Lurking Under Your Sink - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyIt is truly amazing how the green revolution has changed our lives. We separate our garbage, carpool to work, and even consider buying hybrid cars just to help save Mother Earth. Ironically, many of the everyday household cleaning products we still use are loaded with dangerous chemicals that ...
Views: 2509(2 votes) - How to Make Your Own Aromatherapy Body Spray - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Liani WidjajaAromatherapy body spray is easy to make thus you can benefit from essential oils effect to uplift your mood. It is a wonderful way to start your day. Spray it on your body and you off to go. Another benefit from using this body spray is for hydration and rejuvenation at any time especially ...
Views: 10541(1 vote) - Jojoba Oil - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Indran ManickamJojoba oil comes from the a shrub of the species Simmondsia Chinensis which is a naturally occurring shrub in North America. They are a major cash crop from California, Arizona as well as Mexico. Most of the world's supply comes from these three areas and some of the biggest consumers for jojoba ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Massage and Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayMassage is a healing therapy involving manipulation of the body’s soft tissues. Massage can soothe muscle aches and pains, encourage relaxation, stimulate the circulation of blood and encourage the flow of lymph. Massage also has beneficial effects on the skin as well as calming and uplifting ...
Views: 2540(5 votes) - MSM Benefits – Homemade Bath Salts - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Susan KatchurWhat is MSM? It’s an abbreviation for methylsulfonylmethane, an organic form of sulfur. In its purified form, it is an odorless white crystal, looking very much like table sugar. It is not a medicine or a drug. It is a natural substance, occurring in the body and in plants, and is not ...
Views: 9171(1 vote) - Multiple Benefits of Using Camphor Essential Oil - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from sanjeev kumarCamphor essential oil is extracted from camphor trees that are more than 50 years in age. This tree is found mainly in tropical regions of Asia and in different parts of South America. The camphor oil is extracted using the steam distillation method of extraction from the woods and roots of the ...
Views: 3103(1 vote) - Natural Cleaning With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayCleaning and maintaining your home using natural ingredients including essential oils rather than using toxic chemicals is a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way and it smells SO much better! My top 5 Essential Oils for use around the home are - Tea tree – for its antibacterial ...
Views: 1822(5 votes) - Natural Remedies And Supplements For Dry Skin And Winter Itch - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Edith LingenfelterDry skin is a very common condition which happens most often during the winter months. This is when the dry cold outside air and use of indoor heat robs your skin of its natural protective moisture faster than your body can replace it. Symptoms of dry skin may include roughness, redness, ...
Views: 9435(2 votes) - Nature's Essential Oils - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Susan KatchurWhat are essential oils? They are concentrated oils of a plant from which they were extracted. They are “essential” because they carry a distinctive essence of the plant. They are, also, known as volatile oils because they have bioactive ingredients. This means they contain natural ...
Views: 1452(4 votes) - Pure Essential Oil: For Your Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIn the study“ Therapeutic Advances in Psycho pharmacology”, conducted by Mark Moss and Lorraine Oliver who work at the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University, UK, they described the experiment they designed to investigate the pharmacology of one of rosemary’s ...
Views: 4399(1 vote) - Pure Scents - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonRolling blue lavender fields, the scent of flowers and herbs, a feeling of warmth and comfort. No, I’m not in the South of France at all but lying comfortably on a massage couch having an Aromatherapy treatment. The subtle aroma of the lavender massage evokes memories of relaxation and past ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Real Natural Anxiety Cures - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kris CallowayAnxiety in a unavoidable event with modern lifestyles, and creates a sense of helplessness if it is lived with for long periods of time. All people in all walks of life feel some level of anxiety as a piece of their normal experience. Normally anxiety is felt in healthy amounts, it is a ...
Views: 1578(7 votes) - Seasonal Affective Disorder? Aromatherapy Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Cristina Proano-CarrionIf you feel bogged down by cold and gloomy weather, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD (yes, ‘winter blues’ is officially a clinical disorder). Just like its abbreviation, Seasonal Affective Disorder is not a pleasant state to be in. You may be a victim if you suffer ...
Views: 3168(5 votes) - Summertime Fun using Citrus Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Susan StypeFlorida, the Land of Sunshine, not only has beautiful beaches with white sand and swaying palm tress, they are the #1 State for growing citrus fruits. Plentiful varieties of grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, and mandarins make their way into kitchens daily. In addition to eating ...
Views: 2303(3 votes) - The Growing Significance Of Nutritional Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from paramount collegeThere seems to be a never-ending quest for natural or holistic ways of acquiring good health amongst populations worldwide. This is because holistic therapies offer natural ways of helping a body restore its natural balance, thus allowing it to heal on its own and live healthier. As compared to ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - The Healing Benefits of Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Sue HeldenbrandEssential oils come from the aromatic liquids that are found within flowers, roots, leaves, shrubs, bushes, resins and seeds. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for healing purposes. In Egypt, bowls of alabaster were found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb filled with more ...
Views: 2350(1 vote) - The Importance of Risk Assessments - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Michael RosenBeing able to strategically point out potential flaws within, or opportunities to improve, a business model is essential within the overall success created by any company. Conduction customer and market research is critical in order to gain a firm concept on consumer traits and how industry ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - The Many Uses of Frankincense Essential Oil - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Carol WickettI love Frankincense Essential Oil. It is one of my absolute favorite oils. We use it daily in our house. Frankincense essential oil is mentioned 22 times in the Bible. It was given as a gift to Jesus when very young. It was the custom at the time to anoint newborn sons of kings and priests ...
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