Dale

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Name: Dale Grados
Date registered: November 22, 2010

Latest posts

  1. ‘Tis The Season For Frankincense & Myrrh — December 19, 2011
  2. Solvent Extraction Vs. Steam Distillation — November 6, 2011
  3. Ravensara or Ravintsara? Know What You Are Buying! — September 11, 2011
  4. Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) — August 15, 2011
  5. Therapeutic Grade — April 28, 2011

Most commented posts

  1. A Brief History — 5 comments
  2. Effective Insect Repellent Essential Oils — 5 comments
  3. Essential Oils That Are Saving My Life Right Now. — 5 comments
  4. The Best Way To Ensure You Are Getting Quality Essential Oils — 4 comments
  5. Essential Oils And Skin Application — 3 comments

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Dec
19

‘Tis The Season For Frankincense & Myrrh

by Dale

Tweet…and not just because of the symbolism with the upcoming holiday season!  Frankincense & Myrrh essential oils contain properties that make them a crucial part of the cold winter months. Frankincense Boswellia carterii is steam distilled from resin and mostly made up of Monoterpenes- a chemical family known for relieving pain & stiffness, being mild… Continue reading »

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Nov
06

Solvent Extraction Vs. Steam Distillation

by Dale

TweetAll of the Rose Rosa damascena I have used up until this point has been an absolute, as this has been the most affordable way for me to enjoy the aroma and benefits of Rose.  Just when I thought I was blown away and satisfied enough with the absolute,  I was notified about a bulk… Continue reading »

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Sep
11

Ravensara or Ravintsara? Know What You Are Buying!

by Dale

TweetI was aware of some confusion in the aromatherapy world regarding the differences between Ravensara and Ravintsara, but it wasn’t until I decided to figure it out once and for all just how much confusion there was. WOW.  It’s enough to make you want to just blend the two together and call it a day! It… Continue reading »

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Aug
15

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana)

by Dale

TweetSweet Marjoram essential oil continues to inspire me.  Its fresh, herbacious, woody, warm and sweet aroma is beautifully unisex and balancing.  I love it in the bath at night with lavender because it works wonders for a restful night and sore muscles after a long day in my bodywork studio. I find it extremely effective… Continue reading »

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Apr
28

Therapeutic Grade

by Dale

TweetBe wary of mulit-level marketing essential oil companies that claim their oils are therapeutic grade or that only therapeutic grade essential oils are effective in treatment.  There is no such thing.  Here is an excellent article on the subject.

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Apr
05

Hydrosols

by Dale

TweetI’ve been playing around with hydrosols lately.  The main reason is because I want to offer healing aromatic blends to my cat Sophie and to all of my clients that have cats.  Essential oils are highly concentrated and way too potent for your furry friend.  The liver of a cat is simply not the same… Continue reading »

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Feb
01

The Benefits of Aromatherapy

by Dale

TweetI recently contributed an article on the benefits of aromatherapy to Danatopia, a wonderful website that focuses on healthy, enlightened modern living.

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Jan
05

The Benefits of Inhaling Essential Oils

by Dale

TweetAs previously posted the benefits of essential oils can reach the system via skin application, an area very few consider when presented with the term aromatherapy.  But while the medicinal properties of the oils can enter the system via our skin, thereby addressing physical symptoms such as muscle pain, arthritis, cramping or digestive issues, their… Continue reading »

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Dec
05

Autumn & Psoriasis Support

by Dale

TweetWOW!  I can not believe it has been more than a month since I last posted!  It is amazing how busy this time of year can be…but also so invigorating.  With the crisp autumn air and all of the entertaining the holiday season brings, comes wonderful aromas all around.  As a clinical aromatherapist the medicinal… Continue reading »

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Oct
20

Effect of Aromatherapy on Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

by Dale

TweetEffect of aromatherapy on patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Jimbo D, Kimura Y, Taniguchi M, Inoue M, Urakami K. Department of Biological Regulation, School of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Recently, the importance of non-pharmacological therapies for dementia has come to the fore. In the present study, we examined the… Continue reading »

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