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...

Early on in my life, even as a young child, I noticed that many adult problems and the cause of emotional suffering came from the way people were thinking about things. For many years I sought ways to help people change their way of thinking. On the day I first took a whiff of an essential oil I knew I’d found what I’d been searching for my entire life. Just one whiff of an essential oils can instantly shift your mindset and have a truly transformative effect on your mind and emotions.  Scent can be used to stimulate or relax. Our sense of smell is mysteriously connected with our memories. The power of scent can bring back pleasurable memories from...

Cosmetic and Spa therapies, which focus on beauty and wellness treatments, comprise one of the fastest growing segments of the aromatherapy trade worldwide.The primary focus of those in the the Wellness industry is to help people make ‘healthy lifestyle choices’. People worldwide have finally begun to recognize the importance of maintaining wellness for body, mind, spirit and emotions. Not only that, but people are actually taking action and seeking out wellness solutions for themselves and their families. The global Wellness industry now amounts to more than 3.7 trillion U.S. dollars annually. The beauty and anti-aging segment of the Wellness industry is seeing the largest amount of growth worldwide followed by healthy eating, weight loss, fitness, alternative medicine and the spa...