Aromatherapy Education and Resources
Silver Fir (Abies alba) is a perfect winter essential oil. The oil contains almost 50% of d-limonene. Immunostimulant effects of d-limonene include stimulating lymphocyte proliferation (4) increasing the total white blood cell count (5), increasing the number and phagocytic activity of macrophages (1,2), and stimulating antibody production (5). Additionally, natural killer cell activity was enhanced [...]
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I have recently had some great experiences using essential oils to relieve tension headaches. First add 1 drop of peppermint essential oil (Mentha piperita) into a teaspoon of Trauma oil and rub it on the back of your neck. It should feel cool and tingly. I love using Trauma oil as my carrier, it is [...]
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I am currently writing an e-book on using essential oils in everyday life. I’ll be sharing the oils we love, the ones that nourish us, and the blends we can’t imagine living without. When I reflect on how deeply integrated essential oils are in my life, and how they are my main medicine, I am [...]
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Allergies driving you crazy? You have have noticed a surge in your symptoms, as well as a surge in television and radio commercials promoting various over the counter and commercial allergy medications. Want to avoid using medication? The first step is avoidance. You can take a lot of cautionary measures to avoid exposure to allergens. [...]
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Cold Sore remedies can be seen at pharmacies, grocery stores, and on television all the time. While some people may have success using prescription treatments, others have turned to various natural remedies. After several years of formulation, Andrea Butje recently blended a highly successful remedy. Her client found that a cold sore that normally became [...]
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I have never enjoyed the waxy feel of over-the-counter lip balm. When people talk about their lip balm addictions or my girl friends reach into their purses several times a day for gloss, I am the one scratching my head and simply not getting it. To me, chapstick feels like rubbing a warm candle on [...]
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