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...

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...

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...

Like medicine with its areas of specialization aromatherapy, too, is becoming known for different areas of practice and specialization.Here are just a few areas of aromatherapy specialization currently practiced. Cosmetic and Spa Aromatherapy These are therapies that use essential oils for the skin, body, face and hair. This area of the aromatherapy industry is seeing incredible growth with the development of many cosmetic and spa products. These products are developed and used for a wide variety of beauty and wellness effects such as cleansing, toning and moisturizing. An especial area of focus in the cosmetic and spa branch of aromatherapy is healthy skin. Aromatic oils have been used since ancient times for beautification and healing. The Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, who...

Aroma therapy has been used since the earliest days of man on planet earth. The earliest aromatherapists were probably the tribal shamans who used plant aromatics to heal the sick of their tribe. Evidence of this can be seen in the drawings found on the walls of caves depicting plant aromatics being used to heal the sick. From the drawings it looks as though plant aromatics were used in many, if not all, of man’s most important ritual celebrations like birth, puberty, marriage and death. I believe that this early subconscious memory of 'healing with plants' is one of the primary reasons that aromatherapy is gaining global popularity at such a rapid pace today. It is because of the powerful...