KG Stiles asked: First, please remember that essential oils should never be applied neat (undiluted) to your skin. There are absolutely NO exceptions to this! This includes the soles of your feet or palms of your hands. When using oils neat for inhalation purposes please exercise care and dispense your oils on a tissue or [...]
Dec
27
Aromatherapy Candles
Sara Patterson asked: Feeling sad or tired or needing a pick me up at the end of a long week? Scents have long been used as a way of administering healing and providing a natural way to treat or prevent disease. Aromatherapy candles use essential oils in the candle wax to administer healing to people [...]
Dec
13
Male Hair Loss Remedy: Using Herbs or Natural Cures
Kathlene Capelle asked: Becoming bald is perhaps one of a man’s greatest fears. A man facing complete hair loss will do almost anything to stop it from happening. Male pattern baldness is usually genetic. It is related to the production of too much dihydrotestosterone or DHT in hair follicles. The good news is that there [...]
Dec
12
Aromatherapy Natural Thyroid Treatment
KG Stiles asked: LEDUM (Ledum groenlandicum ~ Greenland Moss or Labrador Tea) A rare oil Ledum has a strongly medicinal aroma. Traditionally Ledum has been used in folk medicine and by Native Americans as a ‘cure all.’Ledum’s powerful action to regulate and balance makes it an especially effective tonic for thyroid gland function. Pure Ledum [...]
Dec
7
Aromatherapy and Pregnancy
Lorna Findlay asked: Aromatherapy is a natural healing science employing essential oils extracted from aromatic plant sources to treat and balance the body, mind and spirit. During pregnancy, aromatherapy can prove to be extremely beneficial and helpful alternative, while also being very easy to employ and use. In order to use essential oils safely during [...]
Dec
6
Premenstrual Syndrome – Medical Treatments Versus Natural Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies
Dee Braun asked: Once you have been diagnosed with PreMenstrual Syndrome (PMS) there should be a discussion between you and your doctor regarding how to best relieve your symptoms. There are several options of care including self-care at home; medical treatments including medications, and alternative care techniques. All of these options have had success in [...]