Why essential oils are not water flavoring agents
About once a month or every three weeks I have a client complaining of right-sided abdominal pain, lethargy, joint pain, and indigestion. At some point they mention they've been adding essential oils in their drinking water because their neighbor said it would make water taste better or help them lose [...]
Petrichor, Aromatic Molecules, and the Grand Canyon
Earlier this year we were all blown away to discover that the human nose can detect some trillion different smells so it won't surprise you to read that my nose was working overtime during a recent visit to the Grand Canyon National Park! While there we got to experience a [...]
A tale of two lavenders
As an aromatherapist I have been trained to look to the chemistry of essential oils to best determine what their therapeutic actions will be. Essential oils are sent off to a lab for a two-part analysis called Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometry or GC/MS. The test will show what chemical [...]
Why I fly with Lemongrass
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is one of just a couple of essential oils that I take with me when I travel by air. That spicy-citrus scent unique to Lemongrass is now embedded in my brain as a smell associated with travel and I get excited to pack my bags when I [...]
Can I use essential oils on my baby?
This question comes up on a daily basis in my practice and online world of fragrant friends. My first response is an emphatic NO. However, aromatherapy is a holistic modality and we explore each client's goals and needs on a case-by-case basis. Even the youngest of my clients deserves my [...]
Aromatherapy in the Childbearing Year
Aromatherapy is the controlled use of essential oils and hydrosols for specific outcomes that are measurable - clinical aromatherapy support can address physical, emotional, and psychological wellness goals. Aromatherapy during the Childbearing Year Aromatherapy can be a welcome tool at each stage of the childbearing year: Fertility - bringing deep [...]