Feet Picker-Upper
Posted on August 21, 2009 In Aromatherapy Luminary Tips
My feet were a little achy today – could have been from all the walking I did in NYC- and needed a little pick-me-up.
I massaged a little Arnica & St. Johns Massage Oil – to which I added a drop of organic peppermint essential oil (for the picker-upper part) on my feet and now they feel so much better. I put a pair of socks on so the oil could penetrate my feet better, or maybe it’s so I wouldn’t end up ice-skating on my wooden floors!
Add one pump of oil to the palm...
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All About the Breath
Posted on August 3, 2009 In personal growth, yoga
Today I decided to follow my breath and allow it to guide me in my workout. It turned out to be a great one too!
First I got out my candle diffuser and chose Sweet orange, Lavender and Peppermint essential oils to diffuse into the air to inspire my workout. I usually choose my essential oils by intuition, allowing what flows into my mind to be the essential oils that I choose. I was surprised that Peppermint was one of these oils but after looking in one of my books, I realized why Peppermint was...
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Natural Remedy to Deter Pesky Critters
Posted on October 5, 2008 In Aromatherapy Luminary Tips
Using Essential Oils – Better for You & Your Environment
Certain times of year, do you ever see an ant or two crawling around your house?
I’ve got one word for you – Peppermint.
I’ve read in several of my aromatherapy books that Peppermint essential oil will deter ants and also mice.
Here’s what you do: get some Peppermint essential oil and put a couple drops, undiluted, near doors and windows. You can also put a couple drops on cotton balls and place them in corners...
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Lathering Bliss
Posted on September 9, 2008 In Aromatherapy Luminary Tips
Here’s another easy way to incorporate the benefits of Aromatherapy into your day. Buy a natural, unscented shampoo and add pure essential oils to create your own unique custom-blended scent. Below is a list of essential oils to use that will benefit your hair and scalp.
Add a combination of the essential oils below, totaling 20-30 drops, to 4 ounces of the unscented shampoo.
Shake well and you are ready to use your own custom-created shampoo formula.
Don’t forget to inhale the amazing...
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