Holidays
The Pumpkin Pie Effect
November begins the autumnal celebrations. The harvest has come in and the fruits of the summer’s labors are still bountiful. The many family get-togethers are being planned and food preparations are under consideration (and maybe debate). Knowing what we do about the limbic system, we can begin to understand how the various aromas associated with…
Read MoreThe Winter Solstice and Aromatherapy
The Winter Solstice begins December 21st, which is when the sun will be the furthest south in the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun will travel on its lowest arc in the sky, making it the shortest day of the year, (in that the length of time before sunrise and sunset is at a minimum for…
Read MoreWinter Worries
Winter can be very daunting for some and deep dark fears can be ignited by seemingly common occurrences. Will I get snowed in? What if I slip and fall? How long will the power be out? Why am I so depressed? All these little nagging unconscious thoughts that creep in during the dark snowy winter…
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