Archive for March 2017
Aromatherapy and the Energetic Bodies
In a holistic model of reality, we as humans, are considered as not only a physical body. It is believed that we contain many energetic fields or aura bodies as well. These energetic bodies are usually our first line of defense when challenged by disease or trauma, as well as being first affected in joy…
Read MoreAromatherapy for Women
Throughout history, in this patriarchal society, women have found it challenging to stand in their power as many times when they have been their most powerful, they have suffered cruelly. Even now, in some parts of the world women are being kept from power by not having a vote, by being chattel, by being ostracized…
Read MoreAromatherapy for the Golden Years
The senior years have always been considered “the golden years”, but let’s face it, it’s no fun getting old. From about the mid-fifties onward the body seems to start breaking down. Creaks are felt in the joints, eyesight grows fuzzy, fat appears where it once never was, things sag, and the mind just isn’t as…
Read MoreAromatherapy for Menopausal Women
There are many jokes flying around about menopause and how it affects women and unless you have actually experienced the physical and emotional changes that occur during this time, you wouldn’t understand the punch lines. This is a very profound time for women; their bodies begin to alter, their emotions become erratic, their memories can…
Read MoreAromatherapy for Ladies Only
In keeping with the categories of the last few months, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of women’s challenges in life and the essential oils that can help them through their struggles. I know some of these ailments have been covered in the past months, but I thought it would be…
Read MoreAromatherapy for Kids
What would the ideal child be like in a perfect world? As a baby, he would sleep happily without fussing. She would meet all the set goals in development. Later the child would sit down and quietly study with full concentration. The bedroom would always be neat… Well, I’m not going to say that using…
Read MoreBergamot
If you have ever sipped Earl Grey Tea, you would have noticed a clean almost smoky/citrus flavor. That would be the unique taste of bergamot. This delightful oil, used in beverages as well as toiletries was named after the Italian city of Bergamot, where the oil was first sold. It was used in Italian folk…
Read MoreAromatherapy and Pest Control
Essential Oils to the Rescue in the Garden In the summertime, gardens can be an absolute joy or can be such a frustration – especially if bugs are getting the better of your plants. I found a fun little book called *“1001 All- Natural Secrets to a Pest-Free Property” by Dr. Myles H. Bader* that…
Read MoreAromatherapy for Women
Throughout history, in this patriarchal society, women have found it challenging to stand in their power as many times when they have been their most powerful, they have suffered cruelly. Even now, in some parts of the world women are being kept from power by not having a vote, by being chattel, by being ostracized…
Read MoreAromatherapy in the Workplace
So far this year we have explored how essential oils can help us during flu season , assist us in our love life, cleanse us internally and now how they can effect us both emotionally and mentally in the office. As discussed before, the olfactory bulb, which aligns to the brain, allows smells to travel…
Read More