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Aromatherapy First Aid - by Wendy Mackay- 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: 4429(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: 4429(2 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: 4398(1 vote) - What Are Essential Oils That Build Immune? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Liani WidjajaThere are many essential oils that build immune system. Aromatherapy is a safe, natural, proven way in which to help build our immune system. They also give an extra boost of energy, and help to purify the body of chemical toxins. Our immune system is consist of a group of cells and organs that ...
Views: 4308 - Top Ten Uses Of Eucalyptus Oil - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Liani WidjajaThere are many uses of eucalyptus oil, but the most of it, eucalyptus is widely used to treat congestion and respiratory problems . Eucalyptus essential oil has a clear, thin appearance that provides a fresh, cooling, and soothing application with a soft earthy aroma. Sinus pressure can be ...
Views: 4258 - A Brief History Of Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Derek LinkAromatherapy can be traced back to around 3500 BC and it is linked to the development of aromatic medicine. Ancient Egyptians burned incense made from aromatic woods and herbs to their gods and aromatherapy got linked to religion, mysticism and magic. The creative foundations of aromatherapy ...
Views: 4203 - Quick Relief to Aches and Pains - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Kyle LucasDo you have the constant headache or body pain that lingers everyday? Do you take medicine all the time and feel that it is still not working and does not give you relief? Then you are not alone. There are a lot of people nowadays that tend to live with those aches and pains. This is really a ...
Views: 4158(1 vote) - Passion: The Fuel for Movers and Shakers! - by The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion. --Nadia Boulanger
A new lesson in the importance of passion as a powerful, inner source of energy was revealed in my life recently. I am grateful to have had the opportunity for the past several years to pursue a ...
Views: 4153(4 votes) - Make Perfume With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Liani WidjajaIf you are fond with aromatherapy, you will probably think to make perfume with essential oils.Because most of modern perfumes today are made from synthetic oils or fragrance oil.And synthetic oil don’t have the aromatherapy benefit. Many people don't realize how easy it truly is to ...
Views: 4074 - Prosperity Oils for Wealth Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from KG StilesI'm going to share with you the Key Prosperity Oils used in aromatherapy for thousands of years to attract riches and wealth for body, mind, spirit and emotions . I'll include the botanical species of the essential oil for you to use. You can use the recommended pure essential oil alone or ...
Views: 3988 - Believe In The Vision, Small Steps Towards Your Best Life - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Lynn ClarkeLife is truly a special gift that should never be taken for granted. As we mature and experience the world around us, we often times let the outer world define who we are, limiting us from discovering our true potential. We begin to feel stuck, trapped and overwhelmed; experiencing circumstances ...
Views: 3968(1 vote) - Asthma Relief through Aromatics - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marge ClarkSAFETY FIRST Be aware that there is NO WAY to predict what oils can or will trigger an attack in an individual. Quite obviously, if you know you are allergic to, let's say pine and spruce trees, then avoid the use of the various conifer (needle) oils. If most flowers bring on an attack, ...
Views: 3949 - 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) - ARCHANGEL HANIEL “Glory of God'” - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Vivian Nadya LunnyArchangel Haniel helps us to connect with divine magic and powerful cycles of the moon. Helps us to groom hidden talents and find true passions. Helps us to appreciate ourselves and build self-worth honoring our cycles and moods She is a nurturing mother able to care for you and create ...
Views: 3890 - yeast infection - by Some people may not familiar with yeast infection. In fact, yeast infection is kind of fungus that can be occurred in the skin of human. Human may do some behaviors that are not good for their body. When they do something like that carelessly, the bacteria will infect their body easily and ...
Views: 3842(1 vote) - How Essential Oils Can Effect Our Love Life? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Liani WidjajaNeed help in your love life ? Then Aphrodisiacs Essential oils maybe the answer. Aphrodisiacs Essential oils are useful for maintaining ,arousing and intensifying sexual desire. Throughout history, scent is used to lure your beloved to you. Scent is a simple way to set the mood for romance, ...
Views: 3731 - What is Chi - Purpose of Organ Meridian Channels - Essential Oils to Restore Flow and Balance - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from KG StilesYour meridians are the subtle channels through which your emotions flow. The natural and free flow of chi or life force energy (your e-motions – energy in motion) coursing through your meridians ensures your health and longevity. While blocked or suppressed emotions result in clogged meridian ...
Views: 3726(1 vote) - Healing Naturally...Aromatherapy To Help Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Kathleen LambertIs your New Year's Resolution to quit smoking? Then hopefully we can help you through this difficult time. Going cold turkey is tough, but best on your body. If you choose to use the patch or nicotine gum replacement you can actually stop smoking, but become addicted to the gum. I saw a women ...
Views: 3706(1 vote) - Quieting a Chaotic Mind - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I received the following pointed inquiry from a pal: I need some advice on how to relax a mind that over-thinks. Hmmm. Let's see . . . Have you thought about illegal substances? How about gratuitous sex with strangers? Perhaps you might try copious amounts of good, old-fashioned ...
Views: 3687(1 vote) - Aromatherapy For Everyday Living - The Magical Healing Powers of Lavender - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxThe Magic of Lavender! One essential oil I highly recommend for your medicine cabinet or first aid kit is Lavender, Extra (lavendula officinalis). Lavender is one of the most versatile and gentle of all essential oils and has universal appeal. Known as the 'Angel of Purification', Lavender ...
Views: 3659(3 votes) - Do Essential Oil Candles Work For Stress Relief? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Brian LaShurePeople have been using aromatherapy for thousands of years and people have been using candles for just as long. But the two have only met recently in relative terms. This may be because there wasn't a suitable medium for containing the essential oils within wax until 1992 when soy wax was ...
Views: 3645(2 votes) - Aromatic Birthing - Aromatherapy for Labor and Delivery - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marge ClarkLabor. The word is exactly what it implies. It is just plain hard work that is also painful. It is the work that a mother's body does in order to help her baby be born into the world. Things have been done the same way since time began. Today many very modern day mid-wives and even hospitals ...
Views: 3621(1 vote) - ***Aromatherapy Support for Cancer Patients - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Marge ClarkFriends and family members of those fighting cancer often turn to aromatherapy & other types of alternative healing for help and support. It can be extremely frustrating to want to help a friend or loved one battling this terrible disease while feeling powerless to do so. Although certain ...
Views: 3565(1 vote) - 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) - How Does Aromatherapy Work? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Kalynn AmadioIf you've heard of aromatherapy,the alternative health treatment using essential oils, you may have wondered: How does Aromatherapy Work? First, let's take a look at what aromatherapy is in the 21st century. Historically, aromatherapy has referred to the treatment of various ailments using ...
Views: 3560 - Healing Aromatic Sea Salt Bath Treatment to Cleanse & Restore Your Chakra Energy Centers and Auric Field, includes Essential Oils to Use for Best Results - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from KG StilesYour Aura is the subtle radiant light body that surrounds your human physical form. It is also referred to as your Auric Field or Human Energy Field. Your Aura can become cloudy and congested with discordant energies and your Chakra Energy Centers can become clogged. This can results in ...
Views: 3530 - Why Do We Worship Doctors? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Pamela StanfieldAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than 100,000 Americans die every year from prescriptions prescribed by their beloved doctor. This really makes me scratch my head and question why this is happening? I do know that the pharmaceutical industry makes billions of dollars ...
Views: 3482 - Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy to Battle H1N1/Swine Flu - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marge ClarkConcern continues over the possibility of contracting the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus, particularly for those in the higher risk categories as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): children, young adults, and pregnant women, as we move into the traditional flu season. Recently, a ...
Views: 3476(1 vote) - Vetiver: I Am The Frangrance Of The Soil - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Jai Dev SinghAll creatures are born of the earth, and nourished by her rich flavors. I am the fragrance of the soil, Lord Krishna proclaims in the Bhagavat Gita, reminding us of Gods life-giving presence within the most humble of the elements. Every plant absorbs the prana (life force) and ojas (nutritive ...
Views: 3433(1 vote) - ***Scent - Your Best Mood Enhancer - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Luke VorstermansSome scents bring a feeling of calm, some, romance, while others alert us to danger or repel. Of all the natural mood enhancers, your sense of smell may be one of the most powerful. Every day we breathe in over 23,040 times and inhale over 238 cubic feet of air. And with each of those breaths, ...
Views: 3407 - Aroma~Yoga for PTSD Combining Yoga and Aromatherapy to help ease the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD) - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Robin BarnettePost Traumatic Stress Syndrome is a severe anxiety disorder brought on by an extremely traumatic life experience. It can range from cases mild to extremely severe, between 6 and 11 percent of Afghanistan war veterans suffer from PTSD, and about 12 to 20 percent of Iraq war veterans suffer from ...
Views: 3391(2 votes) - Lavender and Grief - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinThis week has been full of surprising passages -- Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and several others who are loved and revered by millions. Both those close to these individuals and people all around the world mourn. Flowers can help us in many ways to let go of grief and shift to feeling ...
Views: 3380(1 vote) - Aromatherapy Methods of Use - Making Your Own Massage Oil - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayOne of the basics of rules of aromatherapy is that they must be diluted to be applied to the skin. Making your own massage oil can be a wonderful way of using essential oils. Massage oils can also be used as body oils, as a way of moisturising and protecting your skin in a similar way to a body ...
Views: 3358(5 votes) - What to Do When You're Feeling Overwhelmed? Holistic Health Strategies to Bring Immediate Balance & Calm - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from KG StilesFeeling overwhelmed by life has reached epidemic proportions and continues to soar. Here are a few simple Holistic Health Strategies you can use to bring immediate balance and calm when you're suffering from symptoms of overwhelm. Aromatherapy is a great tool for handling your stress. ...
Views: 3341 - 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) - What is Tea Tree Oil? What are their uses? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Prof. George GrantTea tree oil is a great all purpose essential oil. The Tea Tree Oil Bible gives you and your doctor or health care practitioner as much information as possible in a clear, simple and concise manner. What got us interested in tea tree oil were the many successful personal health and hygiene ...
Views: 3337(4 votes) - Peppermint and Lemon Aromatherapy Foot Bath Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Margo BastosSimple peppermint and lemon aromatherapy foot bath recipe for tired feet will lift depression, relieve stress and aid relaxation. Using essential oils as part of your everyday relaxation and destressing practice makes a lot of sense... The aroma from the oils interacts with the nerve centers ...
Views: 3331(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: 3306(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: 3305(2 votes) - Aromatherapy Diffusers: Types of Diffusers - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from mike rosalesAromatherapy is one of the fastest growing fields in today’s alternative medicine. Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential and absolute oils. The Aromatherapy Diffusers are devices that allow the scents of essential oils and aromatherapy scents to diffuse into the air. There is a wide range of ...
Views: 3276(1 vote) - Definition: Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Essential oils differ in chemical composition from other herbal products ...
Views: 3267 - Oils For lovers - Essential Oils With Aphrodisiac Properties - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Gary GummerOur mood is very much influenced by our sense of smell. So, with Valentine’s Day approaching, why not use the wonderful aromas of essential oils, some of which have reputed aphrodisiac properties, to create the right sort of atmosphere and spice up your love life? Here is a list of some of ...
Views: 3261 - How to Break Negative Recurring Habit Patterns & Self Sabotaging Behavior - Change Your Life & Realize Your Dreams with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from KG StilesWHAT IS Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation and is a natural holistic healing therapy. The true practice of aromatherapy is a wedding of both science and art in the use of pure plant essential oils to enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Views: 3250 - Aromatherapy And Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Connie ValentiCancer – perhaps today’s most dreaded disease – can develop at any age in any organ. When given an initial diagnosis of cancer, most people experience a flood of emotions, mainly shock and fear. Family and friends are also affected, of course. Choice of treatment depends on the type of cancer ...
Views: 3201 - Aromatherapy - History of Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengThe history of Aromatherapy dates back at least to 2000 BC, although the term “aromatherapy” was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé who accidentally discovered in laboratory that lavender oil relives pain and assists to slight burns ...
Views: 3181 - 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: 3167(5 votes) - Aromatherapy Essential Oil Recipes For Health - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from John and Helen WilliamsonThe natural healing power of oils, herbs and plants has been known for thousands of years, but it's only in more recent times that the words Aromatherapy and Essential oils have become popular and synonymous with complementary and alternative medicine and natural healing. Aromatherapy essential ...
Views: 3161 - ***Coffee and Chocolate Scents - Stimulation without the Caffeine - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Luke VorstermansIs the workday dragging? You may need more sleep or more stimulating work, but since you probably can't do anything to address these issues on the spot, take a whiff or two of some coffee or chocolate instead. Pop psychology hogwash? Nope. Actually, the human sense of smell ...
Views: 3147 - 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) - Top 4 Perfumes For Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Janice WeeFragrance is more than just smelling good. Scents are more than aesthetic. They enhance your health and well being. Here are 4 such fragrances to look out for. 1. Lavender During the plague, lavender flowers were worn to keep the germs away. One might brush that off as superstition, but in ...
Views: 3070 - Help Alleviate Muscle Aches and Pains Using Essential Oils - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Susan StypeMost of us never think about the muscles in our bodies until we experience some sort of discomfort either from strains, sprains and the like. So how many muscles are in the human body? From head to toe - a whopping 650 different muscles! Take a walk and you’re using 200 different muscles. ...
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