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 aromas benefit us… Continue reading »
Mar
28
Anxiously Awaiting
I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Monday for a week. The anticipation almost feels like Christmas morning when I was a child. I tend to get like this when any oil is due to arrive but it is especially strong this time around. I will be receiving an essential oil that sounds so beautiful… Continue reading »
Mar
26
Poor Patchouli
Poor Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin). Whenever I ask a client during their consultation what aromas they tend to prefer, 9 times out of 10 they will reply with something to the effect of “anything but Patchouli”. Where did Patchouli get this terrible rep? Is the earthy, musky, pungent aroma not pleasing to them? Perhaps. My guess… Continue reading »
Mar
24
What Exactly Does An Aromatherapist Do?
The main tool of the Certified Aromatherapist are essential oils. Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts from aromatic plants and contain a large amount of their therapeutic properties. Although they are called oils they are extremely light and not greasy like one would expect and due to their small molecular make-up they quickly… Continue reading »
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