Nov
23
2009
The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy is an excellent professional journal. I have asked the editor of the journal, Rhiannon Harris, to tell us about the journal’s history, content and goals.
Please tell us about the IJCA
The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy started in 2004 at the initiative of myself, Bob Harris and John Kerr. [...]
Tags: aromatherapy, aromatherapy journals, clinical aromatherapy, Essential Oils
Nov
16
2009
Mark, an essential oil distiller in South Africa, has sent me two kilos of his Frankincense essential oil, distilled from the resins he acquired on his trip. Here is Mark’s story, in his words:
Mark has always been deeply interested in Frankincense from Arabia and Somaliland. Arabia and Somalialand are the homes of the highest quality [...]
Tags: aromatherapy, Chemical Components, distillers, education, Essential Oils, Frankincense
Nov
13
2009
Having a website is really fun. Over the years we have had a few different websites and have learned how valuable they are for exposure of our work. Our websites give us platforms to share what we know and feel passionate about, to express ourselves, and to reach a much wider audience than we would [...]
Tags: andrea butje, aromahead, aromatherapy business, aromatherapy classes, education, Essential Oils
Nov
10
2009
I have been making this lip balm lately that I love. This new lip balm has all the wonderful features Maria wrote about in her blog post on last year, called Lip Balm – A Love Story.
As we come into the winter season, it is especially nice to have a lip balm that holds the [...]
Tags: flavored lip balm, handmade lip balm, lip balm recipe
Nov
05
2009
Kimba is so happy we clean with natural products!
On Aromatics International we have a recipe section with successful blends we have made over the years. I recently added several new recipes for cleaning products: a hand cleanser and a hand soap (the soap is listed under colds and flu).
I find that when I clean with [...]
Tags: allergies, antibacterial soap, blending, blends, education, Essential Oils, eucalyptus, handmade hand sanitizer, lavender
Nov
03
2009
Swine flu is a huge issue in the United States and Canada this season. Many are scrambling to find vaccinations and others are seeking Tamiflu and other over-the-counter drugs. Meanwhle the message of natural prevention is obscured by controversy and hype!
You can take very real and effective steps at home to protect yourself and your [...]
Tags: flu prevention, h1n1 prevention, swine flu prevention