What’s That Smell?
I just read an interesting post on MSN Health about smell and depression. In particular, the article mentioned citrus scents as being uplifting but then went on to suggest you purchase Calvin Klein or...
View ArticleIf It Smells Good Is It Good Enough?
Many therapists ask me about diffusing essential oils in their practice space. The first thing you have to decide is what do you want to offer to your clients. There are different grades of...
View ArticleIt’s the Therapy
What is it about aromatherapy that it evokes so much emotion? I am not talking about when you use it – I am talking about when you don’t. Aromatherapy is not only about smell. Let’s say that again–...
View ArticleScientifically Speaking…..
Aromatherapy is an age old practice. The research we see now coming out about aromatherapy is to verify what users of Aromatherapy already know – it works. We live in an age of Science as Religion....
View ArticleEssential Oils & Flu virus
A recent article in The New York Times highlighted how cinnamon oil can kill common & hospital acquired infections like streptococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. MRSA...
View ArticleA New Year’s Resolution – Releasing Emotions that hold you back
Essential oils are wonderful tools for releasing blocked emotions. In Candice Pert’s book “Molecules of Emotion” she describes her discovery that the body contains a complex system of communication...
View ArticleEssential Oils and Inflammation
Chronic inflammation has been cited as the root cause of many major chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, metabolic disorders and more. Essential Oils have anti-inflammatory...
View ArticleEssential Oils and the Flow of Health
The most important thing that your body must do is function to it’s optimum capability. What if you are born with a predisposition to optimal health or acquire a deficiency along life’s path? This is...
View ArticleYes, There Is a Cure For The Common Cold – Essential Oils!
Where I work they offer free annual flu shots. My approach to flu season is a bit different – I use essential oils as a preventative and if I am getting sick. Why are essential oils helpful in...
View ArticleEmotions, Essential Oils, & Special Needs
When inhaled, essential oil odor molecules travel directly to the brain and reach the amygdala where emotional memories are stored. As part of the limbic system this area of the brain is directly...
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