You may have seen the headlines about two unfortunate deaths being linked to a rare and deadly bacteria found in an aromatherapy room spray made by Better Homes and Gardens and sold at Walmart. This is a very scary and sad consequence of something that can happen if a product is not formulated correctly. I… Continue reading Dangerous formulas – products marketed as “natural” can still harm you
The boon of regular practice
Thoughts from personal experience on meditation and handling challenging situations, including essential oils
Aromatherapy relief for smoky air
There are fires all along the west coast this September. It breaks my heart to see so many people and creatures lose their homes, and become displaced and affected by these fires. In Western Washington where I live the smoke is making so many of us uncomfortable so I want to give some suggestions to… Continue reading Aromatherapy relief for smoky air
Something essential is missing from your Aromatherapy…
I was lying awake at 2:30 in the morning (like ya do) and an urgent thought came into my mind - it wouldn't let me go back to sleep unless I wrote a note to myself that I would tell you about it today. This idea isn't new, but many of us have forgotten. Something… Continue reading Something essential is missing from your Aromatherapy…
Essential Oils for the Mind
This summer I taught a class on how you can work with essential oils to support your mind. This has so many applications that are helpful for work and school. Staying focused Endurance Lifting mind fog Reducing fatigue Improving memory Improving mood Reducing stress Improving sleep (because we all know how difficult it can be… Continue reading Essential Oils for the Mind
Essential Oils and Emotions
I've been having a difficult week emotionally. It's nothing major and I'll get through it, but I'm so glad I have essential oils to help me. I hope I can inspire others to try supporting their emotional well-being too. The way I think about emotions is that they are not something to "fix". They are… Continue reading Essential Oils and Emotions
My Favorite Carrier Oils
My favorite carrier oils I recently completed Susan Parker’s carrier oil course. I decided to take this course so that I could make more informed decisions about which carriers to use for the aromatherapy blends I make. When I first started using essential oils, I was content with using fractionated coconut oil because it was… Continue reading My Favorite Carrier Oils
Etsy, Red Bubble, and Herbalism
There have been some new developments for Earth and Aether Aromatherapy! In September, I opened my Etsy shop, Earth and Aether Gifts! I have many facets of creative outlets so I plan for my etsy shop to reflect that variety with pottery, photo cards, aroma diffuser jewelry including lava stone bracelets and earrings, and of… Continue reading Etsy, Red Bubble, and Herbalism
Obstacles, successes, and a recipe
Since starting my business I've been trying to spread the word about my services and wonder if people feel at a loss about whether they want to try essential oils. Many people don't know that they have so many benefits beyond just smelling nice! Hesitations...Obstacles... Cost can be a big factor, but there are so… Continue reading Obstacles, successes, and a recipe
Steam Inhalation to Support Recovery
Steam inhalation with essential oils can support your immune and respiratory systems and is a wonderful self care technique when you have caught a "bug". You can use a single essential oil or make a blend using a few essential oils in a small bottle and add a drop to a bowl of steaming water. … Continue reading Steam Inhalation to Support Recovery
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