Aromatherapy Education and Resources
As part of Aromahead Institute’s Aromatherapy Certification Program each student writes an 8-10 page paper. I want to share some excerpts from Maya Brownfeild’s paper. “Fibromyalgia is a syndrome whose cause is not well understood. The syndrome can include a wide variety of symptoms; the main ones are pain and tender spots (extreme sensitivity to [...]
{ 5 comments }
Jeremy Bechelli of Phytognosis took the time to speak to us about the process of making incense and the methods he uses. We were especially intrigued by his knowledge and his unique spiritual take on processing incense. If you visit his esty store and purchase some of his high quality incense, he has offered any [...]
{ 2 comments }
A few weeks ago I got an email from Maggie Tisserand telling me about an exciting project she has been working on with several thyme species/chemotypes and Thymus zygis (Loefl L.) and MRSA. This is how she describes the work on her website, www.benchmark-thyme.com. “Benchmark Thyme is a unique blend of ethically grown (chemical and [...]
{ 5 comments }
Post by Lucy Miller, ARNP, Clinical Aromatherapist, Natural Perfumer Part aromatherapist, part plant whisperer and mostly a natural perfumer. I am completely passionate about the intimate relationship I’ve developed with plants and flowers during my seven year aromatherapy and natural perfume education. Now as I’m blending oils, making tinctures or creating a perfume, I often [...]
{ 20 comments }
I began using The Jojoba Company’s certified organic jojoba at my former business, the Finger Lakes School of Massage, in 1998 and fell in love with it. I continue using it as a carrier for aromatherapy blending in classes at Aromahead Institute. The work that The Jojoba Company does is a wonderful service to the [...]
{ 3 comments }
In 2007, a study by Sleep Foundation found that three out of ten women reported only getting a good night’s sleep a few times a month. For many women the frequent trips to the restroom and a solid handful of anxiety in the evening leaves them feeling tired in the morning. Here are some natural [...]
{ 11 comments }
