Summer-fun continues in the Northern Hemisphere. But not for all of us… Some fair-skinned peeps out here in the real world just don’t get on terribly well with sunshine. Leading to a lack of summer-fun and a whole heap of summer-ick. Yes, I love sunshine, but too much heat and I’m a hot mess! If […]
Continue ReadingThe Low-Down on Multi-Level-Marketing and Aromatherapy
Something that’s been bothering me for a while is the rise of multi-level-marketing (MLM) companies selling essential oils. (And, to be honest, I get a lot of students and clients asking me about the quality of the essential oils, etc., too!) So, I went searching and found someone who has done the research. She found […]
Continue ReadingJuly 2010
ESSENTIAL OILS TO REPEL MOSQUITOES QUESTION Help! Mosquitoes love me! I don’t want to put regular insect repellents on my skin and wearing long sleeves, pants, socks and shoes in the heat of the summer is NOT an option. Are there essential oils I can use? ANSWER I hear you loud and clear! Mosquitoes love […]
Continue ReadingHealthy Home Ask the Aromatherapist April 2010
QUESTION I really enjoyed your March 2010 Ask the Aromatherapist about using natural ingredients and quality essential oils for a naturally clean and healthy home. Do you have suggestions that I could use for my children’s bedrooms and playroom? ANSWER My children are full-grown thirty-something year olds but as Nana to a very busy five-year […]
Continue ReadingMarch 2008
Question Hi Emma, My face is often dry in the winter months. What can I use on my skin? Jill Answer Hello Jill The winter can brutal on our skin looking after it is essential. Try this recipe: “Summer in Winter” In a 30ml bottle fill half with coconut oil and the other half with […]
Continue ReadingDecember 2007
Question My cat often gets sick after eating catnip. I heard there is a catnip essential oil. Is this right? And if so, is there a way I can use catnip essential oil so my cat can enjoy it without getting sick? Thank you. Sarah Answer There is a catnip oil. This oil is very strong […]
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