Question Hi Emma, This may sound like a silly question but my son is allergic to nuts, can I use carrier oil for massage made from peanuts or sweet almond? -Michael Answer Hi Michael, No. You should never use carrier oil made from nuts on anyone allergic to them. Try using carrier oil such as […]
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Question Hi Emma, I have a question that is slightly different from your normal questions, I hope that’s OK. I would like to try an Aromatherapy Massage treatment but I am very self conscious about the look of my body. Do I have to undress for the treatment? Self Conscious Answer Hi Self Conscious, Good […]
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Question My carpet smells really bad. Is there anything I can use to hide, remove, change the smell? Thanks Kenny Answer Hi Kenny, Try this: 1 cup Sodium Bicarbonate 1 Tbsp lemon peel 1 Tbsp Coriander 5 drops of Lemon essential oil 5 drops Juniper essential oil 5 drops Lavender essential oil 5 drops Cedarwood […]
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Question I am from the Southern United States where we get alot of sun. I don’t mind using a commercial sunscreen, however I would like something all natural afterwards to use on my skin. Any suggestions? – Belinda Answer Hey Suga’, I know what will do the trick! Try this: 50ml Lavender Hydrosol 50ml Chamomile […]
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Question I am going camping and find the bugs this time of year are terrible. Is there anyway that I can make an all natural bug spray using essential oils? -Glenda Answer Hi Glenda, You can make your own all natural bug spray. 1/2 tsp of alcohol (suggest vodka) 1 tsp of witch hazel 125 […]
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Question My wife is constantly nagging me that the garbage can in our kitchen stinks is there anything I can do to take away the smell using essential oils? Please help! -John Answer Hi John, There is a simple and inexpensive way to solve this problem. Take a regular cotton ball or cosmetic pad add […]
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Question I was reading recently that essential oil of grapefruit can help in a weight loss plan. Is this true? And if it is, how do I use it? Thank you, Jennifer Answer Yes! Using essential oils can help you with weight loss. In fact grapefruit essential oil has many benefits. Essential oil of […]
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Question I found an old bottle of Patchouli essential oil when I was spring cleaning. Can I still use it? What can I use it for? Allyson Answer Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) is an oil that improves with age. So, the older the better! The UK Aromatherapist Christine Westwood says the key word for Patchouli is […]
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Question: I like your ideas Emma and thought you might be able to help me. I have been under a lot of stress recently. So far this year two people have died in my family and my pet dog isn’t very well. Work hasn’t been too good either as I don’t like many of the people […]
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Question Anosmia! Will Aromatherapy work for someone who has lost their sense of smell? And does Aromatherapy work for someone who never had a sense of smell in the first place? Robert, WA Answer This is a really good Question! Anosmia is the loss or absence of a sense of smell. It’s rather like blindness […]
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