Jun 22 2010
As educators, we have the privilege of reading and grading research papers written by students with many perspectives and unique insights. Tomoko is an Aromahead Institute online Aromatherapy Certification Program student. She recently submitted her research paper and I asked her permission to share the end of her paper with you.
“We all are living with [...]
Jun 14 2010
Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) is one of my favorite essential oils. The oil is made up of two significant components, linalol and linalyl acetate. The aroma is minty with citrus undertones and very fresh!
So what is significant about linalol and linalyl acetate?
Properties of linalol: airborne antimicrobial, analgesic (always welcomed!), calming, antibacterial, antifungal (candida), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, [...]
Dec 11 2009
At Aromahead Institute we make travel kits during the Aromatherapy Certification Program. Below is a list of all the various blends we made in small travel size bottles (such cute bottles). Each person chose 10 of these blends to make and all ten blends easily fit into a small quart size clear plastic travel bag!
Hand [...]
Jul 23 2009
Visiting Aliksir Distillery was the highlight of our recent trip to Canada. The farm is located in Grondines, a small rural municipality of the Comté de Portneuf bordering the St-Lawrence River in Quebec. Aliksir has been producing essential oils since 1988. It has always been a family business focused on medicinal plants and [...]
Mar 02 2009
Airline travel is a source of stress for almost everyone. Between fear of flying, cramped seats, luggage restrictions and security lines, it’s easy to see why those terminal bars are packed with people grabbing a pre-flight cocktail. (Skip the drink next time you fly, it will only make you dehydrated and cranky!)
Travel stress can do [...]
