Posts Tagged ‘limbic system’
The Limbic System
We have all had the experience where a particular smell has brought us back to a time and place of memory. It could be a freshly baked apple pie transporting you back to childhood and the first time you smelled apple pie baking. Or maybe a cologne wafts by and wham, you’re thinking back to…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreAphrodisiacs
Cards, roses, jewelry, hearts, candy, secret admirers—yes, love is in the air again thanks to St. Valentine. So, in honor of this time, I thought it would be fun to explore in more detail the oils that are considered to have aphrodisiac properties. After all, we want to be “in the mood for love” on…
Read MoreTop, Middle and Base Notes in Aromatherapy
In all my articles, I suggest which oils to use. I would like to now share with you how to blend the different oils to make a balanced and complete recipe for massage. Essential oils are broken down into three main categories when used for aromatherapy treatments. They are top notes, middle notes and base…
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