Of all the ways to use essential oils, simply smelling them is in some ways the simplest and most direct, most immediate, and most efficient. But there are many types of aroma diffuser, so which is best? What follows are my personal impressions. ROOM DIFFUSERS Put simply, the purpose of a room diffuser is to deliver the … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Essential Oil Diffuser?
Balancing the cravings of the senses
In traditional cultures all five senses were considered more or less equally. The Romans were famous for their baths, massage and oils; and The Bible is full of stories of Jesus annointing his followers' heads and feet. Earlier than that, the ancient texts of Ayurveda prescribe 'abhyanga' (massage with oil) in many treatments and … [Read more...] about Balancing the cravings of the senses
Essential oils connect opposite ends of Nature
I recently returned from an interesting and enjoyable International Seminar in Provence on Essential Oils, Ayurveda, and Marma Therapy hosted by my friend Malte Hozzel. The 8-day course was a feast of knowledge and inspiration with a heady mix of lectures, excursions, garden walks, delicious food, fine company, experience of the … [Read more...] about Essential oils connect opposite ends of Nature
Essential Oils and Scars
We've spoken previously about the fact that health exists on many different levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. All have a vital role to play in our well-being. We have also pointed out that one of the notable features of essential oils is that they interact with us on all these different levels too. In fact if … [Read more...] about Essential Oils and Scars
The Amazing Therapeutic Power of the Sense of Smell
I love introducing people to essential oils. You probably do too. You know that you are giving them an experience which, consciously or unconsciously, they may have been thirsting for, and that this could be the beginning of an amazing journey of self-discovery. It is as if you are opening a door to a massively interesting new … [Read more...] about The Amazing Therapeutic Power of the Sense of Smell
Intensive Care Babies Benefit from Lavender and Camomile — Research on Essential Oil Patches
A year or so ago we were introduced to father and son Mark and Aaron Theno who started a company in the USA called Bioesse. Bioesse manufacture aromatherapy patches which deliver essential oils to your own personal space via inhalation. The patches are specifically non 'transdermal' (they don't administer the oil through the … [Read more...] about Intensive Care Babies Benefit from Lavender and Camomile — Research on Essential Oil Patches