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
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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
Forest Therapy – take it with you
I've made a special aromatherapy blend that was inspired by my participation in the Strolls for Well Being program at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island. It reminds me of how uplifted, focused, relaxed and inspired I feel when I am there. The aroma is like the fresh air with notes of the canopy of… Continue reading Forest Therapy – take it with you
On the Horizon
Today I'm listening to the rain, the thunder, and the chorus of birds, and the dry earth is exhaling and soaking in a long-awaited rain. The resulting petrichor is amazing - fresh, woody, and earthy. The sun was out briefly but the days of 80 degree weather seems to be over for the year. Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrɪkɔər/)… Continue reading On the Horizon
Hydrosols!
I've been getting a small collection of hydrosols together to enhance my aromatherapy repertoire and love what I am already experiencing! Hydrosols, also called hydrolats, are the aromatic water from distilling flowers, roots, stems, leaves, needles etc. You get two products when you distill plant material: Essential oil and hydrosol. Hydrosols are essentially the water-soluble… Continue reading Hydrosols!
Earth and Aether Aromatherapy 