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Essential Oil Blog Post Sharing

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As many of you know who follow HairBlues, I often share information about Essential Oils because I am a NAHA Certified Aromatherapist. Recent news about essential oils and the wellness and well-being benefits of using them (after checking with your doctor of course) 🙂 are one of the Wellness “Top Topics” nowadays.

I have shared the Essential 3 blog with you before, but this month, they have included a fascinating review that dives deep into the benefits of one essential oil in particular—Patchouli. Often recognized for its rich and earthy fragrance, Patchouli is not just a relic of “hippie news” from the past; it is an essential oil that truly deserves to be highlighted for its numerous benefits.

The benefits of Patchouli extend beyond just its aromatic qualities. Historically, it has been known to support emotional balance and contribute to a sense of grounding. When used in aromatherapy, Patchouli can help uplift mood and alleviate feelings of stress or anxiety. Moreover, it possesses antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it valuable in skincare. It can assist in the healing of minor cuts, burns, and rashes, contributing to overall skin health and appearance.

If you’re curious about how to incorporate Patchouli into your wellness routine or simply want to learn more about its applications, I highly recommend checking out the Essential 3 newsletter this month. They provide thoughtful insights and practical ideas on how to utilize this remarkable oil effectively.

Here is the link for you to read at your convenience:
https://essentialthree.com/patchouli-benefits-home-mind-body/

Embrace the wisdom of nature and explore how Patchouli can be a transformative addition to your essential oil collection. Happy reading!

All the best in Wellness !

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Essential Oils Expiration Date and Disposal

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News you can use :).

Essential oils can be quite costly, so it becomes challenging to dispose of them after their expiration date if they have not been fully utilized. Some individuals I know incorporate them into their cleaning products when mopping their floors. While you may use your discretion, I thought you might find the information below useful. Click the links for details.

https://www.healthline.com/health/do-essential-oils-expire#disposing-of-expired-oils

The website link below has suggestions on how to use expired essential oils.
https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/769-10-safe-ways-to-use-expired-essential-oils.html

How to Dispose of Essential Oils

All the best in Wellness!

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fyi – A BLOG I LIKE

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Always ‘news you can use’ 🙂

Click the link to learn more 🙂

https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/

All the best in Wellness !

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SPRING ALLERGIES

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News you can use 🙂

If you would like to experiment with making your own inhalers to
alleviate Spring allergies using essential oils, then Amy Galper has some guidelines you can follow at the link below.

Happy Spring!
https://amygalper.com/diy-aromatherapy-inhaler-spring-allergies/

Sign up for the Amy Galper Newsletter to get beauty and health news you can use 🙂
https://amygalper.com/newsletter/

Amy Galper Blog: https://amygalper.com/blog/

Always check with your doctor before using essential oils for your well-being!

All the best in Wellness!

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Steps For Smelling an Essential Oil

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As her knowledge of plants and her essential oils instruction demonstrates, Amy Anthony is a master trainer. I have over the past time benefited from her insights and guidance.

Take a look at the link below to learn more about enjoying the gift of embracing your sense of smell using her suggested methods when exploring the meditative approach she uses with essential oils

It’s a free video; How cool is that!

How to Smell an Essential Oil

All the best in Wellness!
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Aromatic Wellness Classes

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One of the results of the Pandemic (COVID19) has been to draw our attention to our sense of smell in a big way. This has caused an onslaught of articles and discussions about aromatherapy and the benefits of using our sense of smell. The medical community has even brought the methods of using aromatic methods to their patients. And the beauty community has a newfound interest in the benefits we can gain from exploring the plant world where we can find therapeutic benefits from including them in our well-being program.

In this post, I am featuring Amy Anthony, (website NYCAromatica) and her classes, which are among the best. I am a NAHA certified aromatherapist who has taken many classes in order to learn about the best and most safe methods for using essential oils and integrative medicinal methods as part of my wellness regimen. Some years ago, I had the pleasure to have Amy Anthony as one of my teachers at the New York Institute of Aromatherapy (closed now due to the Pandemic).

Amy has a website filled with aromatherapy solutions, potions, and a “poetic” method of providing this service to you. Take a look at her website to enjoy the many facets of aromatic wellness techniques and ideas to include them in your wellness regimen for therapeutic benefits.

Amy Anthony is modest in her explanation “About” herself. These are a few thoughts about what I think she offers in her training and consultations.
1) An aficionada’s grasp of the subject matter.
2) Clarity and ease of communicating – even in the more complex materials.
3) A certain generosity of spirit in her communication.

You can learn more about what she has to offer and sign yourself up for a class at the link below.
https://nycaromatica.com/online-classes/

Photo by Ion Ceban @ionelceban on Pexels.com

Read more about Amy at: https://nycaromatica.com/about/

All the best in Wellness!

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Essential Oils & Well-being Conversation

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I had the pleasure of being a guest on a podcast with Amy Anthony, who is the creator of https://nycaromatica.com/

Amy says her passion is “plant-based, well-care modalities“, and that it is “closest to her heart”.

That is what I recognized when I first took a class with Amy Anthony at the former New York Institute of Aromatherapy.

I was actually “hooked” by Amy’s passion for plants and essential oils. Her knowledge base is extensive. She lights up the room with her “plant energy“.

Amy is a certified clinical aromatherapist. She has studied Herbalism, and has an in-depth “poetic” knowledge of plants. One of the places she teaches is the  New York Botanical Gardens. The list is long of her accomplishments, and I encourage you to visit her website.

When you have an opportunity listen to our conversation.

You can also listen to this podcast on Apple and other platforms.

Listen to other podcasts with Amy Anthony at:
https://nycaromatica.com/podcast/

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Is Your Essential Oil Authentic?

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Everywhere I turn lately, it appears Essential Oils are all the rage, and they are a huge money maker.  In addition,  whenever  I sign-up  for an  aromatherapy  webinar  people  from  all  over  the  world  are  in  attendance,  looking  for  solutions  and  remedies  to support  their mind, body and spirit well-being.

As a certified aromatherapist and  trainer, this topic comes to me voiced as concerns from those who are purchasing ‘essential oils’ without having any knowledge of how to ascertain when a product is ‘authentic’.

The task of ascertaining “authenticity” in this product is formidable because, given the circumstances in today’s USA market, these oils are not regulated by the USDA unless they are ‘certified organic’.  (https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic/labeling)

As starter conclusions in this formidable task about “authenticity” in essential oils  is that these oils are not synthetically produced.

So what is the difference?  Essential Oils are acquired from plants, by various distilling methods. In addition, essentials oils are known to have the added impact of therapeutic benefits, which can be useful in enhancing your mind, body, and spirit when used properly and safely.  When you are purchasing essential oils look for the ‘botanical‘ name along with the common name.  For example: Lavender (common name), has the botanical name Lavandula angustifolia
 Continue reading Is Your Essential Oil Authentic? →

Beauty

Carrot Seed Oil for Mature Skin

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Essential Oils are all the rage among people who are looking for ‘natural’ remedies to aid with all sorts of  health and beauty needs.  As some of you are already aware, I am an Aromatherapy – Enthusiast, which has led me to explore learning more about these oils, that come from flowers, plants, seeds and roots.

The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), of which I am a recent member, suggest some safety guidelines before applying these oils to your skin. NAHA also states that Hydrosols are effective toners. Hydrosols are less concentrated forms of the essential oils. Continue reading Carrot Seed Oil for Mature Skin →

Beauty

Diffuser Blends on a Budget — AromaTools™ Blog

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I am delighted to share this post with you!  ‘Can’t wait to try out my essential oil stash!

We know essential oils are often expensive, and diffusing them may use up more oil than you would like. So we have come up with a list of diffuser blends using 5 of the least expensive essential oils, as well as 4 of the most common essential oils that most people have on hand and that are […]

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