Love Potions

Through the ages we have been facinated with the idea of love potions. A magic elixar that creates instant love or passion. Does Love Potion #9 really exist? We know that scent plays a major role in the art of passion. We also know that essential oils can have noticeable effects on our moods and physical responses. Are essential oil blends the answer? Well, science has been unable to provide any concrete answers, however, do any digging through folklore medicine references and y. . .

Help Beat Winter Cold & Flu Bugs with Aromatherapy

'Tis the season alright. Flu bug, cold bug, sniffles, sneezes, stuffy heads, runny noses. Chances are you've already been hit by at least one of these symptoms. If you're like my family, you've been hit with them all. Here's a few essential oils that may help alleviate some of the symptoms and make everyone feel just a little bit better. Clear the Air An easy way to make the air in your winter enclosed home feel fresher and help beat off the bugs is to diffuse oils into the a. . .

25 Uses for Essential Oils in Your Daily Life

Aromatherapy is a growing area of interest as North America continues its search for alternative and complimentary applications of natural medicines. The use of herbal supplements in our daily lives is one excellent example of this. Aromatherapy, however, is still in the realm of uncertainty. People are familiar with the term, most have heard of essential oils, but still few know how to use them in practical applications. Here's a short list of some examples of ways to enhance you. . .

How To Use Aromatherapy Candles To Create A Welcoming Atmosphere!

Burning aromatherapy candles scented with pure essential oils is a wonderful way to add fragrance to a room. Not only does an aromatherapy candle smell nice, it can have therapeutic effects on the body and mind. Essential oils are extracted from certain aromatic plants and are used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well being. When a few drops of a particular plant essence is added to a candle, its powerful aroma molecules are diffused into the surrounding air as the wa. . .

Healing, Your Child and Flower Essences

Once again my son is motivated, confident, and feeling good about himself. Not only that, he now has a greater understanding of what’s expected of him, is more calm and relaxed as well as centred, balanced and coherent. He wasn’t like this several weeks ago, far from it, and so I decided to purchase a combination bottle of flower essences called ‘Confid’ Essence. This particular combination was taken over a two week period, twice per day and helped him deal with low self-. . .

The Raindrop Technique Massage

“THE RAINDROP TECHNIQUE MASSAGE” Aligning the Spinal Column and more… by Emma Sanford,AAS,RN,CLNC Raindrop Technique is a procedure for applying therapeutic grade essential oils to the feet, back, and spine. It is a form of aromatherapy. It was developed during the 1980’s by a naturopathic physician, D. Gary Young. In developing the methodology, Young worked with a Lakota elder. Raindrop incorporates certain Native American concepts, including a special form of ma. . .

Feeling Blue? Think Orange!

FEELING BLUE? THINK ORANGE ! Have you been feeling a little blue lately? Statistics claim that an estimated half a million people suffer each winter from a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder. Sometimes this can bring on severe depression along with weight gain. For many of us it is only a re-adjusting time that makes us feel a little blue. What causes these blue feelings? Due to the lessening of sunlight hours received our brain chemicals can become imbalanced causi. . .

Adventures in Relieving Stress in Your Home

Energy from emotional and physical stress has a tendency to spread into your immediate environment. It can take away the feeling of sanctuary you need in order to relax and unwind. The good news is that you can get rid of that accumulation of negative energy. You can create a haven that you will feel happy, secure, and productive in. The following suggestions should help. Let’s first define what your personal space is to you. It could be your entire home, apartment, bedroom, or eve. . .

Adventures in Relieving Stress

Whether we are at work, traveling, or at home, we’ve all had bad days. Those stressful times can be difficult, but important, to shake. Your mental, emotional, and physical health depends on you to find ways to relax and regain equilibrium. I’m going to be sharing some practices that you can do to help throw off that stress and reclaim your Happy Self in no time! First, let me explain a little bit to you about Stress Chemicals. Stress and other forms of negativity affect your sym. . .

Aromatherapy Candles - How to Select the Right Scent

Feel sad, tired, or a little bit stressed? Something as simple as an aromatherapy candle could help you relax and feel happier. But not all scented candles have this effect. Let’s find out how to select an aromatherapy candle that can lift your mood. When you burn an aromatherapy candle, it releases small quantities of essential oils. The chemicals penetrate your body and effect your brain in a certain way. Of course an aromatherapy candle can’t cure severe depression or anxiety, b. . .

Go with the whole grain

Learn the nutrition benefits of whole grains How can consumers break through the clutter to make the right choices when it comes to grains? It appears there is a whole lot of confusion about whole grains. "Consumers often mistake multigrain or 100% wheat products as being whole grain foods," says Sue Mah, registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, "The truth is that neither are whole grains. Multigrain simply means that more than one grain has been used in the recipe. 1. . .

Fresh Ways To Combat Stress

Tackle tension at its source by analysing and changing behaviours that can make you feel overwhelmed. Stress has become a hallmark of our times. Pick up any magazine and you're bound to find an article about ways to beat stress -- ranging from tranquil bubble baths behind locked doors to spa getaways. These are wonderful indulgences, but usually provide no more than a fleeting respite from stress. That's because most of these "de-stressors" are action-specific rather than attitude-. . .

Calendula Essential Oil for Healthier Skin

Calendula essential oil is a soothing therapeutic oil distilled from pot marigold. Its uses are varied -- from soothing minor skin disorders like pimples and dry chapped lips to curing snakebite. Calendula's medicinal properties have been explored for centuries. It was discovered that a great deal of calendula's effectiveness lies in its antioxidant properties. As an antioxidant, calendula extracts protect the body from damage caused by an immuno-suppressing function called oxidation. . . .

Alternative Medicine - The Healthy Choice

Alternative and Conventional Medicines are the two main systems of healing in use today and the utmost caution should be taken to choose wisely. Being healthy is of crucial importance in the life of everyone. I do not believe that there is anyone who relishes the anguish of disease. Without health you cannot function properly in any area of your life. Whether enjoying the normal faculties of life or mentally unbalanced, every person would rather be perfectly healthy than endure the. . .

Macadamia Oil: Not Just the Nuts!

Macadamia oil is probably more widely known as a delicious cooking oil than as a massage oil. Alas, the macadamia oil used for aromatherapy is not edible, but it nonetheless provides a richly sensuous experience. Combined with another, more aromatic oil, such as lemon myrtle, macadamia oil is at once calming and revitalizing. In fact, it is better used as a base oil, than all by itself. Macadamia oil owes its success as a massage liniment to its emollient properties, which is to say . . .

Enjoy a Massage at Every Vacation

You may associate a massage service with a fast-paced executive lifestyle. Toward the end of a long week or during a harrying marketing campaign, you hear power executives talking about how much they're looking forward to a getaway at the beach, or the spa, and how they would like a good, long massage on top of everything. The way massage is being talked about, you'd imagine the benefits of a massage were exclusive to the rich and the powerful -- but this is a common misconception. E. . .

Hot Stone Massage - the lushest form of massage

Hot Stone Massage with Ripple Ripple Massage has introduced a decadent Hot Stone Massage Package for the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Tamborine Mountain regions. Hot stone therapy has been around in many cultures for thousands of years as the therapeutic qualities of the heat applied to the body have been well recognised by ancient civilisations. The Egyptians used heated stones in their ceremonies, as well as the Native American Indians and warm volcanic stones were used at the end. . .

Does Aromatherapy Helps in Setting Your Romantic Mood?

Aromatherapy is an alternative therapy for natural healing. It can be used to relax and soothe the mind and body, to energize or even to arouse. This technique makes use of essential oils - the aromatic compounds of plants, extracted through steam distillation or other methods. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their health supporting properties. The powerful aromas of essential oils affect your moods and feelings through your sense of smell. By selecting a par. . .

What are the Benefits of Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a holistic approach that facilitates equilibrium of physical, mental and spiritual health through essential oils. Aromatherapy essential oils and essences seek to stimulate and enhance the body's own healing process so that the body is capable of regulating, maintaining and healing itself. Essential Oils are highly concentrated essences known for their healing effects. They work by stimulating the olfactory system and later the brain or limbic system. Essential oils have. . .

Aromatherapy Basics

Aromatherapy is a physical and psychological healing method that is not new, but is experiencing a revival. The ancient Chinese, American Indians, and many other cultures have used herbs throughout time for medicinal purposes. Today, it has been alternative health practitioners and New Agers who promoted the use of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy has many uses, and comes in many forms. It can help you heal your mind, body, and spirit. People use aromatherapy to solve a variety of . . .

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