Argan oil is often called “liquid gold” around the world, but in Morocco, the argan tree is known as “the tree that gives life.” For centuries, its sturdy wood has been used in construction, its leaves and fruit as fodder, and from its kernel comes the oil: a flavorful ingredient, a remedy for ailments, and… [Read More]
Reiki Identity Crisis: Massage Therapist or Energy Healer?
Are you a massage therapist interested in learning Reiki? Are you already a Reiki practitioner? Do you teach Reiki? Do you practice another modality such as coaching, therapy or aromatherapy? I am a Usui Reiki Master Teacher and I have been teaching an online Reiki Master Teacher course for nearly 10 years. Currently, my course… [Read More]
Thinking about CBD? Factors to consider before purchasing!
What are Factors to Consider When Choosing a CBD Product? When considering the purchase of CBD products to leverage their medicinal benefits, there are several factors you should evaluate to make an informed decision, including the combination of CBD and essential oils, referred to as CBD Aromatherapy. Understanding CBD Terminology Navigating the terms on CBD… [Read More]
Essential Oils for Emotional Wellness
Essential oils can enhance our mental health and emotional wellness. I offer a brief summary of 10 oils that can offer support to the nervous system, while enhancing mood and offering balance. Aromatherapy supports mental health! What are Essential Oils? Natural Benefits: Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells, protect plants, and play a role… [Read More]
Black seed oil is a POWERHOUSE!
Are you familiar with black seed oil? Black seed oil, also referred to as black cumin oil, is harvested and cold-pressed from the small black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. In literature, this oil is recognized as both an essential oil and a carrier oil and is marketed to the public under either classification… [Read More]
Call for Chapter Authors: Aromatherapy and Mental Health
Call for chapter submissions Case Studies in Aromatherapy: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being Charles C. Thomas Publisher, LTD The proposed academic book has the purpose of informing the helping professions about how aromatherapy is being utilized to enhance mental wellness. The goals are to provide definitions, applications, ethical considerations, and speculation on the future for… [Read More]
How to Conduct an Essential Oil Oracle Reading
Have you ever used essential oils as the Oracle? Let me explain. I use Oracle cards. Generally I do a daily card pull or a three-card spread for my clients. I have been using oracle cards for years. But I also use essential oils. Essential oils, oracle cards, tarot- these are all different variations of divination tools…. [Read More]
Aromatherapy as an Intervention in Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapists and other mental health practitioners are constantly seeking new interventions to supplement traditional talk therapy techniques of old. Traditional methods of psychotherapy include the incorporation of various counseling theories, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential and psychodynamic approaches. These researched and steadfast theories of the field are taught in major mental health… [Read More]
