Tag: aromatherapy
One of the wonderful effects of diffusion is the antibacterial and antiviral effects of essential oils on room air. So, it makes perfect sense to use it in places where lots of germs exist—like hospitals, doctor’s offices, dentist’s offices, and other health care facilities. In fact, there are published accounts …
With more and more people using diffusers, I think it is important to address the issue of diffusing essential oils around children. Is it safe? Safety is a confusing topic in aromatherapy. There is often conflicting information, especially when it comes to children. Safety information is often based on certain chemical …
Sinus issues affect millions of people every year. Diffusing a blend of any of the following essential oils may be helpful for sinus issues. According to WebMD, some experts feel ...
Colds are one of the most common illnesses and can leave you feeling miserable. Essential oils can not only help your body to fight the viral cause of colds, but can also ease congestion, coughing, headache, and other annoying symptoms...
Anxiety can be crippling--with many people resorting to medications in order to function in life. Unfortunately, medications can make the user emotionally numb. Many essential oils are noted for their ability to ease anxiety...
Lab Aroma is a “a chemistry based, clinical aromatherapy focused, software tool that formulates the chemistry behind essential oil blending while presenting a detailed chemical breakdown and physical effect visual.” I had a chance to try it out recently thanks to founder Colleen Harte and was very impressed with the …
Evidence for the efficacy of essential oils in disease prevention extends back hundred of years. One interesting story is that of the oil of the thieves. The story involves robbers who stole from the dead or dying during the Bubonic ...
Nothing ruins the holiday like being ill. What if you could stay healthy and have your home smell warm and inviting with a blend of citrus and spice? ...
According to the CDC, about 1 in 10 people will suffer from depression as some point in their lives. Depression can be short-term, usually situational, or a more chronic mental illness. If you suffer from depression, you should ...
Almost all essential oils have some degree of anti-microbial activity. The oils in this table are best known for their antiviral and/or antibacterial activity. They make the perfect choice for a diffuser blend to disinfect a room...
