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Elderly & Infirm Aromatherapy Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss

Using essential oils with the elderly and infirm is an emerging branch of aromatherapy that’s getting a lot of attention by the medical community.Scent is being used to calm anxiety and agitation in the elderly and infirm, as well as to boost memory recall. Studies showed that your sense of smell is, “Closely connected with your brain function and health.” It’s also been discovered that, “Losing your sense of smell as you age can be a sign that you’re at greater risk of developing dementia.”  Alzheimer Statistics Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is currently ranked as the third leading cause of death among people over 65 years of age, after heart disease and cancer. Worldwide about 44 million people have been diagnosed...

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Animal Aromatherapy Top 8 Essential Oils to Use & Why

Your animal friend’s olfaction process is similar to humans though much more acute. Animals are SUPER sensitive to smells!Remember less is more with essential oils. Only a tiny amount is needed for results. 1-3 drops of an essential oil is equivalent to 1-4 cups of plant matter. As animals have extremely sensitive sense of smell use them in very low percentages of less than 1% to achieve the results desired. You must always dilute essential oils in a carrier of aloe vera, jojoba or light coconut oil for safe skin application. Compresses are also an effective method for using essential oils with your pets and animal friends. Common Uses for Using Essential Oils with Animals: Pet wash Grooming spray Flea and tick...

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Babies & New Moms Aromatherapy Recipe And 'New' Baby Massage Ebook

Babies can enjoy many benefits from aromatherapy coupled with gentle and non-invasive massage.A newborn baby in the house can have you up all night pacing the floor.Statistics show that a new baby results in an average of 400-750 hours of lost sleep for parents in the first year. Disastrous events like car accidents have been linked to human errors associated with sleep deprivation. Research revealed that 17 continuous hours without sleep decreased performance and increased blood alcohol levels enough to be classified as a drunk driver. Using massage with a massage lubricant very lightly scented with select essential oils can help you and your baby relax and get a good night's rest.     Use for: Colic Intestinal cramps Gas...

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Environmental Fragrance Market Reaches $70 Billion See Research & FDA List of EOs with GRAS Status

In 2018 the environmental fragrance market reached $70 billion. The global fragrance market is projected to continue increasing through 2022 and beyond. The fragrance and perfume industry is regulated by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).  GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) is a designation by the FDA that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements Many essential oils have GRAS status by the FDA.  Here’s a partial list of commonly used Essential Oils with GRAS status: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Cinnamon leaf (Cinnamon zeylanicum) Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens and G, roseum) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Grapefruit (Citrus...

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Esoteric Aromatherapy “New” Frontier in Medical Research

Esoteric aromatherapy works with the subtle, metaphysical and spiritual levels of life. The esoteric or metaphysical branch on the aromatherapy tree is a fascinating field of specialization and certainly worthy of our time and attention. This is by far the most cutting-edge branch of aromatherapy being practiced. It is the future of aromatherapy, as we know it. Understanding human subtle energy is the ‘new’ frontier in medical research. The theory of integral physiology, now being researched, is a sign that the hard science is beginning to emerge for understanding the subtle realms of existence. Integral physiology offers us a ‘neutral' language and the framework needed for an intelligent discussion about the non-material aspects of our being and how we heal. It...

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