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Natural Therapies for Candida

Dec 18, 2013

When a friend was fatigued and suffering from stomach aches, she took a trip to the naturopath, who diagnosed her with candidiasis. Since then, she's overhauled her diet and is loving her newfound energy and digestive health. If you're looking for...

7 Reasons to Love Lavender

Aug 26, 2013

When I was younger, I loved running my hands through lavender plants, crushing the little purple flowers and inhaling the soft scent. The heavenly lavender aroma is just one reason to love lavender. Here are a few more… Lavender Helps Your Hair...

Relieving Congestion with Natural Oils

Jul 22, 2013

Long before over-the-counter and prescription medications were available, traditional healers used natural oils to relieve the symptoms of colds, flus and other respiratory congestive disorders. Aromatherapists and other natural therapists have preserved...

Are All Natural Oils Equal?

Jun 11, 2013

Although it is one of the world's oldest natural therapies, aromatherapy has only recently been re-discovered by modern cultures. Most of the credit for its renewed popularity has to be given to professional aromatherapists, who select and use only...

Banish the Blues With Lemon

Mar 22, 2013

When life gives you lemons, sniff one, say researchers at the Center for Autoimmune Diseases at Tel Aviv University. Why Lemon? The scientists found a correlation between sense of smell and depression. When test mice were exposed to citrus fragrances, the...

Using Orange Oil

Mar 13, 2013

Most of us appreciate the health benefits of oranges. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, they are one of the most enjoyable ways to get the levels of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) we need to stay healthy. The part of the orange we usually throw away, the...

Natural Therapies for Headaches

Oct 17, 2012

Most of us have suffered from headaches and know how painful and disruptive they can be. But before you reach for a painkiller, consider trying natural medicine. This article explores a range of natural therapies that may help halt headaches and bring...

What Are Carrier Oils?

Sep 21, 2012

When most of us think of aromatherapy, we think of the fragrant essences that work so effectively to sooth and relax or recharge and revitalise. Behind the scenes, though, carrier oils are just as vital to aromatherapy's effectiveness. What are carrier...

Incense Basics: How to Choose & Use Incense

Jun 04, 2012

Contents Different Types of Incense Incense sticks Incense cones & backflow cones Incense Scents & Their Uses How to Choose Incense How To Use and Store Incense Incense Use Precautions History of Incense Health Benefits Risks of Incense It...

Aromatherapy For Eczema Relief

Feb 06, 2012

For a definition that's even worse than the name of the condition being defined, you can't go past Atopic Dermatitis.  That's a medical name for eczema, which is described as being "due to a hereditary predisposition to hypersensitivity reactions"; it...

Studying to be an Aromatherapist

Dec 30, 2011

Do you love the idea of helping improve people's health and wellbeing using essential oils or massage? Are you seeking a rewarding career that will open your senses and allow you to work independently around your other commitments? If so, a career...

Aromatherapy for Burn Out

Dec 02, 2011

The term "burn out" was developed in the early 1970s to describe a particular array of symptoms that were mostly seen at that time in people serving in the helping professions: doctors, nurses, teachers and health support staff were all affected. These...

What Can I Do to Help My Arthritis?

Nov 16, 2011

Every creak, ache or pain is tipped into the "arthritis" basket.  That's a pity, because it's a frightening diagnosis for the owner, and not terribly helpful. Many times, the discomfort is not from a disease condition at all, and just needs some lifestyle...

Aromatherapy Treatments at Home

Oct 13, 2011

Are you only just managing to hang on? It sometimes feels like a pretty tenuous hold, as you watch life whirl by at the speed of light. For many people, the first thing to go in all this rush is self- care;  there’s simply no time left over.  But...

Aromatherapy for Weight Loss

Oct 10, 2011

At some point many of us take a look at the scales (or our waistbands) and hit the panic button; it's time to diet. However, what can we do to make this time any different from any other diet regime we try? What can we do to make changes to our lifestyles, eating...

The Benefits of Tea Tree Oil

Oct 05, 2011

Hold the disinfectant!  Next time you need to clean anything, whether it’s a wound, a benchtop or your tinea laden toenails, try using tea tree, the great Australian essential oil. It has proven properties, is safe and multi-purpose.  Only use aromatherapy...

Improve Your Workplace Efficiency With Essential Oils

Sep 14, 2011

Going to work at 9am Monday morning could be the death of you! It's reported to be the peak time for heart attacks because of the stress associated with returning to a job you dislike. If retirement isn't on the horizon then it's vital to find some...

Add Joy To Your Life With Aromatherapy

Sep 12, 2011

Add some joy to your life by including aromatherapy. It's an easy way to put and keep a smile on your face, because not only will you feel good, you'll smell good as well. Before you start though, there are a few things you're going to need: Basic...

Beat Insomnia With Aromatherapy

Aug 31, 2011

Can't sleep? For what seems like hours, you've been tossing and turning, getting thoroughly irritated, and before you know it, you're overcome by anxiety about tomorrow. Before you resort to sleeping pills that leave you feeling terrible in the morning, there...

Video: Aromatherapy for Healing

Jun 14, 2011

Catie Wolf from Magnifiscence tells Mel that vibrational medicine healing is the whole objective of their range of aromatherapy oils, which have just been relaunched. You can read the full transcription of the interview below. Natural Therapy Pages: I'm...

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