Books on Emotional Aspects of Aromatherapy Our sense of smell is deeply linked to our moods, emotions and feelings. To be able to use fragrances in the management of psychological ailments resulting from stress, hormonal changes and chemical imbalances, you need to be thorough with the effect of essential oils on our minds. Aromatherapy for [...]
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You don’t have to be a certified Aromatherapist to incorporate the benefits of essential oils in your daily life. By learning the basics of Aromatherapy, you can explore the magical qualities of essential oils and formulate your own blends. In this 3-part series, I am going to introduce you to some amazing books, which I [...]
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What do you need to know about stress Stress is often labelled the “bad guy” but then, what would we do without it? Stress is an essential life force that drives our mind and body to respond to any demand made on it. Any stressful situation that we face triggers a “fight or flight response” [...]
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Many of my students and clients ask me about the origins and background of aromatherapy. Is it new? How long has it been around us? Who discovered it? I thought this summary of the history of aromatherapy can give you a better idea on how old aromatherapy is and how long humanity has been [...]
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What is Bergamot? Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) is a citrus fruit that is native to southern Italy, tropical parts of Asia and the Ivory Coast. This citrus fruit probably gets its name from the town of Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where it was commercially grown for the first time. Bergamot is rarely consumed as a [...]
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If you treat sleep as an indulgence and not a bare necessity, it’s time to rethink your priorities. Do your body a favor and give it the rest and recuperation that it so needs. Need a little push? Help is at hand with the SERENO range from Aromandina. We have a couple of basic tricks [...]
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All-natural Aromatherapy Shampoos Your everyday shampoo may contain harmful chemicals, which can cause skin irritation and allergies. Instead of subjecting your hair and scalp to the harmful effects of chemicals, prepare your own organic hair cleanser for healthy and fragrant hair. Look for a fragrance-free shampoo that is free of toxic ingredients such as sodium [...]
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I recently read an interesting article (http://www.hivehealthmedia.com/bathroom-clean-safe/ ) that describes how your bathroom space is a potential breeding ground for germs, mold and mildew, which not only cause foul odor, but put you at a risk of infections and allergies. Even a reasonably clean-looking bathroom has disease-causing organisms hiding in inconspicuous places that often escape our [...]
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Boost your Bottom Line With Aromatherapy! – Part II Aromatherapy, is easy to implement in all your spa treatments. Try these following ideas to enhance your facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and all your spa treatments. Not only will the use of Aromatherapy address more of the needs of your clients it will also feel absolutely [...]
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