Fir Essential Oil
With Christmas around the corner, what better time is there to discuss the fir essential oils! Fir trees differ from pine and spruce as their needles are flat and grow…
What is Aromatherapy?
'Aroma' refers to smell, and 'therapy' means treatment for health - so 'aromatherapy' can be thought of as using smells as a treatment. In modern times, the term 'aromatherapy' has…
Is Aromatherapy a Science or an Art?
The short answer to the question 'is Aromatherapy a Science or an Art?' is... it's both! New scientific research into the use of essential oils comes out daily, and I…
What does an Aromatherapist Do?
When thinking of 'aromatherapy', many people's first thought is of massage. Massage certainly is a relaxing and therapeutic way to experience essential oils, and it does form a part of…
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are extracts of natural oils produced by plants - those which give a plant a fragrance. They can come from the leaves, flowers, stems, twigs, resin, fruit, roots…
How do Essential Oils Work?
Essential oils can be inhaled, applied to the skin or even ingested (although I do not promote the ingestion of essential oils in my practice). These methods of using essential…
Aromatherapy and Emotions
Research findings have demonstrated that smell is the quickest way to change one's mood or behaviour. The diverse aromas of essential oils are ideal as the smell to use. Aromatherapy…
Essential Oils Promoting Calm
As a child, perhaps you had a Grandmother who was very cuddly and was fond of wearing a particular perfume. She would wrap you up in her arms and hold…
Stop and smell the roses…
Taking some time out to stop and smell an aroma can help to 'break the moment' during a difficult emotional response. Perhaps this is where the saying 'stop and smell…
