Archive for August, 2007
Essential oil of the week: lavender oil
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Everyone knows lavender oil, even if they know nothing at all about aromatherapy.
Lavender flowers and oil have been used for thousands of years: the ancient Romans put lavender heads in their public baths, and in the medieval period lavender was a standby, used for centuries to keep away bugs and disease.
The lavender used in […]
Aromatherapy essential oils are used for skin and hair care
Sunday, August 5th, 2007Essential oils are often used in commercial skin and hair care products. They’ve been used in this way for hundreds of years, and commercial manufacturers are well aware of their benefits. Be aware however, that the amount of oil used in commercial preparations are usually tiny: you can get better results when you create your […]
Aromatherapy Massage: massage for yourself or for others
Saturday, August 4th, 2007There’s nothing as relaxing as an aromatherapy massage. Giving yourself a gentle massage can relieve stress - it’s also a great pain reliever for conditions like arthritis and headaches.
Giving your partner or a friend a massage is a great gift.
Aromatherapy massage basics
Massaging essential oils into the skin gives tremendous therapeutic benefits. After a massage session, […]
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