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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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GC report? Why they are important.

December 2, 2010

As an aromatherapist and a supplier of essential oils, I have learned that GC/MS reports are invaluable.
Pure essential oils are not just preferred but mandatory to achieve the therapeutic effect I might be looking for.  Adulterated oils or perfume oils will not offer therapeutic effects and may in fact cause allergies, headaches [...]

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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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Breast Cancer, Essential oils and relaxation.

November 8, 2010

Breast cancer is a reality in many affluent countries.  If you haven’t experienced this disease, chances are you know someone who has.  The statistics show that 1 in 8 women will encounter this health hazard.  My first significant encounter was with my mother-in-law over 26 years ago.  People, with good intentions, approached our family with [...]

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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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