‘Tis the Holiday Season! Many of us find this time of year very busy and in addition even stressful. Yet firstly, the holiday season begs us to slow down. Secondly, to take a deep breath and appreciate the scents of the season. Finally, to enjoy an Aromatic Christmas. Aromatherapy uses quality essential oils to encourage […]
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Aromatherapy for Foot Care QUESTION I am fairly active and on my feet – a lot! They and my calves often ache. My feet tend to be dry, I have some callouses and I get occasional episodes of athlete’s foot. I am in good health and do not take medications. Can you provide some aromatherapy […]
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In the Kitchen with Aromatherapy Question I have just moved and I have a lovely kitchen. The cupboards are wood, and as this is the first time I’ve had wood finished cabinetry I don’t know how to polish them. I usually use a lemon or orange based commercial polish on furniture, but really have a […]
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Aromatherapy for Digestive Gas Question “I have been searching for an answer for my stomach problems for a couple years. I have come across essential oils and have a question. I want to use an essential oil to help get rid of gas. I have been really bloated and read that juniper and cumin help […]
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Aromatherapy and Menopausal Skin Care QUESTION: “I’ve been menopausal for the last few years and have noticed some skin changes. Recently I developed a sensitivity to the products I have regularly been using and have an itchy, reddened, slightly bumpy rash around my nose. Do you have any suggestions on how I can reduce the […]
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Aromatherapy for Pet Grooming and Flea Control QUESTION: “I have 2 cats and 1 dog and would like to incorporate the use of essential oils into their grooming. What is the best way to do that? What oils would you recommend? Also, what would be the best oils to use on them during the flea/tick […]
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AROMATHERAPY FOR CHILDREN’S GROWING PAINS Question ‘About once a month my 4 year old son wakes in the night crying and complaining of pain in his knees. I usually rub and massage them for a while but it takes him a long time to get back to sleep with the discomfort and he ends up […]
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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 […]
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AROMATHERAPY AND THE NATURALLY CLEAN, HEALTHY HOME QUESTION “Recently I have been staying in hotels a lot. I ended up with a hacking cough. And realized that although some of the cough was due to dry re-circulated air there was another component. The use of ‘smell-masking’ chemicals in the rooms. In particular in the elevator […]
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QUESTION: “I have a problem with cold hands and feet. During the winter months they are incredibly colder (like ice if you ask my husband). I realize that circulation is part of the problem but I’m looking for suggestions regarding some essential oils I could use that would help to keep me warm. What would […]
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