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Essential Oils

Soak Away Seasonal Affective Disorder (Joy in January)

January 18, 2012

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects 6-14% of our population.  While light therapy is the most common treatment for SAD, a holistic approach incorporating essential oils is recommended for best results.  Having lived in a northern climate for several years, I have experienced SAD indirectly on several occasions through the experience of friends.  Along with increased [...]

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Energize! Seasonal Affective Disorder (Joy in January series)

January 17, 2012

We have learned that essential oils can make a transformative difference in improving quality of life during the cold winter months. The appropriate use of essential oils can relieve Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that often causes varying degrees of depression, a general loss of energy, and insomnia or restlessness at night.
When we feel lethargic, it’s [...]

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Diffusing Seasonal Affective Disorder (Joy in January Project)

January 16, 2012

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) seems to appear with the coming of Fall and eases off as Spring appears, especially in the Northern climates affecting more women than men.   Studies show SAD can be caused by a decrease in sunlight affecting levels of the hormone, Seratonin, responsible in helping us maintain a feeling of well [...]

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Silver Fir & the Holidays

November 21, 2011

Silver Fir offers strong immune support and provides an expectorant, ant-infectious, antibacterial and antiviral effect. It has a beautiful vibrant aroma that reminds us of being in a pine forest.
Silver Fir has an affinity for the respiratory system and we use it in blends for allergies and sinus or lung congestion.  Great for this time [...]

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Simple pleasures of Winter: Aromatic Foot Bath

February 21, 2011

This time of year I love grabbing my cross country skis and heading for the mountains.  Today’s trek is right out the door of Aromatics International.  The winter months in Montana can be long but not boring!
I thrive on the simple pleasures and experiences of life as many of you do and thought I would [...]

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Myrtle – Myrtus communis, refreshing and invigorating.

February 15, 2011

Myrtle – Myrtus communis, has become one of my favorite essential oils.  Featured as the “Oil of the Month”, I have been using this oil almost daily, experiencing Myrtle’s illusive character.  I have found it to be soft, yet invigorating.  I love the freshness of the aroma and find that Myrtle can stand on its [...]

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Tamala – Essential oil of Nepal

December 1, 2010

Tamala Cinnamomum tamala essential oil is a little known essential oil that offers the aromatherapist a multitude of uses from the Lauraceae plant family.  Tamala has a bright Cinnamon aroma that is spicy and sweet.  The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the moderate-sized Evergreen tree.
The Tamala essential oil that [...]

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Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca teretifolia)

October 25, 2010

Honey Myrtle is one of the four Melaleuca species offered by Aromatics International.   The others are:

Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia

Rosalina Melaleuca ericifolia

Niaouli ct 1,8 cineole Melaleuca quinquenervia ct 1,8 cineole

While most of the Melaleuca species offer Antifungal properties, they all vary in their chemical compositions.  Melaleuca teretifolia has the highest citral content of all the Melaleucas.  [...]

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Back Country Survival in Style

July 15, 2010

This past weekend we went on a four-day horse pack trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness area called the “Danaher.” We covered about 45 miles.   Not wanting to be parted with my essential oils for this length of time, I assembled a “Back Country Survival Kit.”  This kit includes:

Mosquito repellent
Allergy – Inhaler
Pain & deep bruising [...]

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New Essential Oil For the Rose Lover

June 15, 2010

Rose/ Geranium co-distill Rosa damascena/Pelargouium Roseum X Asperum
This is a beautiful co-distilled of Rosa damascena and Pelargouium Roseum X Asperum essential oil.  The delicate Rose petals from Belgium are unsprayed and the Geranium from South Africa is organic. This rare combination has all the qualities of both the soft and intriguing Rose and the slightly [...]

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