The term aromatherapy is one that has only been used since the 20th century but the practice of it has been around since almost the beginning of mankind. The extraction and use of essential oils we know has been around at least one thousand years, with the Chinese being at the forefront of using plants and its oils for medical purposes. Even further back than this, the ancient Egyptians used extracted oils from aromatic plants to treat ailments and more significantly they also used oils like of cedar wood, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and myrrh for …

Essential oils for supple, toned muscles:

Black pepper, Juniper, Ginger, Thyme, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lavender, Grapefruit, Cypress, Orange, Basil, Lime, Pettigraine, Birch

Massage Oils for Over-exercised Muscles

* Eucalyptus 5 drops
* Peppermint 5 drops
* Ginger 5 drops
* Diluted in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For all dancers, and most sports people, it is the feet that take the pounding, and caring for them is of paramount importance. Feet that are well cared for can withstand the pressure placed on the twenty-six bones in each foot as well as avoiding the very real pain of blisters, corns and bunions.

Blisters can become infected, …

If you have simply run out of gift ideas for your mom, sister, co-workers or best friend, then good news! Look no further than great aromatherapy gifts! Even if your friends and family have never tried essential oils or aromatherapy, they can certainly appreciate a nice personalized blend of your favorite scents and smells.

Types of gifts you can give: You can give so many different types of essential oils gifts and you will never get tired of coming up with great gift ideas. Aromatherapy gifts are very popular and they are relatively easy to find …

Diarrhea may be caused by a whole range of conditions which generally fall into the three categories of food-related, nerve-related, and viral-related. In all cases, drink large quantities of water. Follow the same treatment but use the oils which are appropriate to your particular condition:

Food

* Chamomile 2 drops
* Peppermint 3 drops
* Eucalyptus 1 drop

Nerves

* Chamomile 1 drop
* Eucalyptus 2 drops
* Lavender 3 drops

Viral

* Thyme 3 drops
* Lavender 2 drops
* Tea Tree 1 drop

Use one of the recipes above, dilute in 1 teaspoon Massage Oil and massage over the whole of the abdomen area.

Make a drink …

By D.S. Braun – Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Reflexologist

Introduction

In the holistic health care field many healing modalities have become the subject of interest and study for healthcare providers, holistic practitioners and the general populace alike. Many are finding that the combination of two or more therapies brings quicker, more complete relief from physical, emotional, spiritual and mental maladies than does one modality alone. For the purposes of this discussion, I am going to focus on the practice of using Aromatherapy to complement and enhance the benefits of Reflexology.

Many people are aware of the positive aspects of …

Proper diet, exercise, and fresh air are very important. Limit your use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs as they will weaken your aura. Stress, mental disorders, emotional trauma, worry and fear will also weaken your aura.

To strengthen your aura you should get plenty of physical exercise, cleanse the bowels to remove toxins, and meditate. Music can be very helpful in strengthening an aura (especially Gregorian Chants for 10 min. a day). If you wish to listen to something other than the chants try classical or elemental music that you like.

Fragrance is another good way to …

If you have had smokers in your home this weekend here’s a tip for you.

Essential oils are effective air cleaners.

They actually combine with and change the air particles, Not just cover things up as artificial air sprays do. Diffuse essential oils on a regular basis and you’ll notice a huge difference.

Here’s a recipe to get you started or try one of your own.

* 6 Spruce
* 6 drops Orange
* 6 drops Lemon

Just as you are heading back in from lunch you are informed that you have a meeting in exactly 20 minutes. Present will be the company bigwigs, and since you are on the fast track for promotion, you want to make the best impression possible. Impeccably dressed, and facts in hand you pass by the kitchen when suddenly it hits you: is your breath fresh?

Even though you might have brushed your teeth after lunch, there is still that little nagging doubt that leaves you wondering if the coffee or the cigarette enjoyed after lunch will …

A skin tag is often described as little bits of skin that rejects from the surrounding area from a narrow stalk.  They usually pop up around the neck, under arms, eyelids and in some cases under the breasts.  Although they vary up in an appearance they are usually smooth or slightly wrinkled and irregular.  Early or beginning skin tags can be small as a flattened bump and others can get as large as a grape.

Although skin tags are a type of growth they are completely harmless.  This means they are not cancerous and have not …

Essential oils are great to use around your home, but before you run out to your local health food store to buy a bunch of these bottles, you need to know a little more about how to use them. When you purchase any essential oil, you will first notice that you are buying a very little bottle. You might wonder how you could possibly make good use of such a small amount of oil. That is where carrier oils come into play.

Carrier oils are very important to people who use any type of essential oils. …