Basic Blending with Essential Oils – On-Demand CE Course
Blending 101: The Art of Pairing Essential Oils Drop by Drop
Blending 101: The Art of Pairing Essential Oils Drop by Drop It’s well-known that we’re all wired so aromas trigger emotions and memories. In fact, the postage stamp-sized olfactory lobe, which is in charge of smell, is also part of the limbic system, which manages emotions and long-term memories. Imagine drifting off in a cloud […]
Essential Aromatherapy Supplies & Recipes for DIY Sanitizer | ACHS.edu
Image Copyright: Alena Ozerova / 123RF Stock Photo By now, we all have our handwashing technique down and are practiced at the physical distancing dance. We have all mastered the method of using disinfecting wipes for every touched surface and hand sanitizer even though handwashing is best.
Aromatherapy Student Creates Essential Oil Blends
Sixteen students engaged in a transformational aromatherapy learning experience and a rare opportunity to learn from renowned aromatherapy expert and American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Founding President Dorene Petersen and ACHS Aromatherapy Program Chair and Registered Aromatherapist Amanda Lattin at a workshop in Kona, Hawaii from November 4-9 in 2018. Dale graduated from ACHS’s […]
ACHS Advanced Aromatherapy Student Creates Essential Oil Blends to Advance her Business
Sixteen students engaged in a transformational aromatherapy learning experience and a rare opportunity to learn from renowned aromatherapy expert and American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Founding President Dorene Petersen and ACHS Aromatherapy Program Chair and Registered Aromatherapist Amanda Lattin at a workshop in Kona, Hawaii from November 4-9 in 2018.
Essential Oils for the Holidays: What’s Trending in 2018
It just isn’t the holdays without the aromas of the holidays. For me, there are certain oils that evoke memories of long peaceful walks in fir forests, making clove and orange pomander balls, and simmering spiced cider on the stove. Each year, I have my firm holiday favorites, but this year these are the oils […]
How to Avoid the Dangers of Expired Oils
Shelf Life: How to Avoid the Dangers of Expired Oils Image Copyright: ninadolgopolova & Balint Roxana / 123RF Stock Photo Education is the best way to protect yourself from the potential dangers of expired natural beauty products. Aromatherapy science tells us that essential oils and base oils used for blending have a shelf life. There […]
Create Successful Essential Oil Blends
How to Create Successful Essential Oil Blends One of the great joys of aromatherapy is the process of crafting and experiencing essential oil blends. Each combination is unique in its aromas, therapeutic actions, emotional connections and inspirations, as well as its appropriate applications and uses. While the organic, unplanned process of blending essential oils is […]
3 Romantic Recipes with Rose Essential Oil
3 Romantic Recipes with Rose Essential Oil No flower embodies love and romance quite like the rose. The essential oil of rose Rosa damascena (Mill.) is also known to provide psychological and emotional support when added to a bath blend or diffused into the air. It’s a mood booster that can promote joy, relaxation, as […]
Herbal and Essential Oil Remedies for Children | ACHS
Herbal and Essential Oil Remedies for Children The sense of smell is the only sense that is fully developed at birth. Scent crosses the placenta; babies, in fact, are making memories in utero. The scents from pure plant essential oils can bring nature into your home environment and help maintain good health to those who […]
30 Essential Oils to Use With Soap
In a long overdue move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a ban on antibacterial soaps containing potentially harmful chemicals. Echoing what holistic wellness experts have known for a while, the FDA stated that chemicals in antibacterial soaps are no more effective at killing germs and preventing illness than plain soap and water.[1]
5 Delightful and Work-Enhancing Essential Oils for the Office
If you commute to your job, you spend a lot of time at your workplace. The average American spends about 1,600 hours per year at the office. Even though you’re thriving in a career and workplace that is fulfilling and allows you to live out your passions, there’s always room to make the office a […]
