Used as a complement to medical treatment this branch of aromatherapy uses essential oils to promote relief and treatment of medically diagnosed ailments.Research chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefossé, who coined the term aromatherapy and considered by many to be the founder of modern aromatherapy, was among the first medical aromatherapists.Gattefossé researched essential oils for their antiseptic properties in his laboratory and, when serving as a medic during World War II, he used them therapeutically with patients while undergoing surgery to ward off infections. Thus, modern day medical aromatherapy was born. Today, medical aromatherapy is primarily practiced in France where it first originated in parallel to the development of pharmacology.  In the U.S. “medical aromatherapy” is practiced as a “comfort care” measure in...

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...

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...

Mercury retrograde usually happens 3-4 times a year.  Just as Mercury ‘appears’ to start going backward your conscious, everyday thinking mind, can also take an about face and shift backward, as well.Your thoughts can become clouded and time may take on an altogether weird seeming quality. Either time seems to stand still, and you feel in limbo, or time speeds up and there seems to be even less of it than usual. Being aware of Mercury’s shift to retrograde and how to make the most of it can be a real life saver. By knowing when Mercury is Retrograde in 2019 you can save yourself heaps of time, energy, money and lots of frustration. You can also use essential oils to...

Young children can benefit greatly from using essential oils though the amount used is much smaller than for adults.The amount used increases with age. Please see Guide for Safe Dilution of Essential Oils below. Also, a word of caution please be especially cautious and use essential oils sparingly around infants and very young children. Use Self Selection when using essential oils with children. Listen and watch to find out how your child responds to a small diluted amount of essential oil to start. Also, I recommend using single oils alone to begin, especially with young children before introducing essential oil blends. Talk openly with your child about essential oils. Give them the same precautions you would when talking about any medicines. Be...