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Aromatherapy. The first time I heard this word was a few decades ago. I was young and imagined some flowery woman floating around making people smell apple pie in a bottle so they’d reconnect with their childhood and magically be cured of all their ills. Now that I’ve worked with essential oils myself, I know this isn’t really the way it works. And, although I’m not an aromatherapist, I have yet to float around with flowers in my hair whilst working with my collection of essential oils. Whether you know know enough to enjoy tinkering with oils yourself, or are still unsure about what it all means, you’ll find Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art
Aromatherapy gives more than just a brief history and a smattering of aromatic uses. They have built a fun-to-use manual loaded with information on everything from aromatherapy’s history and how the sense of smell works to essential oil use for health, blending your own perfumes, even chemistry! I loved learning all the how-to’s for blending different oils and using them therapeutically. And the history of perfume formulas, including an ancient recipe for anointing oil used by Moses? Fascinating!
I don’t distill my own essential oils, but someday I’d love to do so, especially if I can use some of the herbs I grow and wildcraft. Aromatherapy includes a section on extracting essential oils, and even provides the info on how to make a homemade essential oil still. This can be a rather complicated process, but it’s nice to get an overview of the different methods, perhaps try a little on your own, and decide whether or not you really want to delve into the craft even more.
This fantastic book is great for perusing, or if you want to get more serious, reading straight through. I found the information to be helpful, insightful, and downright fun to learn. The publishers of Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art
Multiple Options for Multiple Entries:
1.) Just tell me what you’ve experienced with aromatherapy. Perhaps you only know a little and want to dig in deeper. Or maybe you’re considering making a career change and really digging in! Tell me about it. (You may enter once a day.) Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
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Feel free to do all four to gather multiple entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Thursday, June 25, 2009, to enter.
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I like using aromatherapy when I’m doing dishes, I have used it for congestion and to drive away bugs. It really works so I would like to learn aromatherapy. Would love to win a book.
If you rub pure lavender oil on your temples it can eliminate a tension headache
No experience, but some plant scents put me in a good mood (like star jasmine)
I know a little about aromatherapy but not a lot – i have a small collection of essential oils that i use for different reasons
would love to have this book to help me expand my knowledge
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My nose is super-sensitive, so I bought one of those little machines that uses the aromatherapy beads. I was disappointed that the smells didn’t really help me (although if I’m ever a contestant on Jeopardy, I would know that the relaxation one had lavender in it because I immediately started sneezing).
I love using Aromatherapy items. It’s the most natural things to use for stress-reducing. I read alot on this subject, as I like to use the most natural items possible. Thanks for the entry.
I’m an email subscriber. Thanks.
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06/19 entry!
I would love to win. I have not tried any aromatherapy but would love to know of a destresser.
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6/19 entry. Thanks!
I would love to take an aromatherapy course!
I have been doing great with aromatherapy. I am a big fan of the bath and body aromatherapy line. I love spraying the lavender one on my bed before I sleep. I think it makes me fall asleep faster.
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I spritz my pillowcase with lavender & water and it really is calming&relaxing, use for ironing too..count me in..
I’m always purchasing aromatherapy products. My hubby says I’m addicted to smellies lol! I don’t know a lot about aromatherapy but I do know that when I enjoy the smell of something I’m in a much better mood!
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6/20 entry. Thanks!
I watched a show on Aromatherapy and was going to get a book from the library to find some recipes for some of the oils. I would love to read this book, Please include me in your giveaway.
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This book sounds wonderful, I have always been interested in aromatherapy and it’s healing properties. I have been collecting recipes on the web for years now and am hoping to get started into diving into them! =)
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I massage with essential oils, if the clients wants. When I was just starting out, I used way too much and let me tell you…too much is not good.
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I diffuse lavender and peppermint. I use tea tree oil for skin issues.
6/21 entry. Thanks!
I would love to learn more about aromatherapy. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this useful giveaway!
Hi, I love Aromatherapy. One of the things I love to do is put some lemon in my diffuser while I am cleaning the house. It is uplifting and motivating. It helps me get inspired to improve my environment
I know the smell of wormwood will help you sleep – and I know fresh lavender smells great, if that counts!
i’ve always wanted to know more about what scents to use and when.
I’ve always been interested in what aromatherapy has to offer that self-suggestion cannot?
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i love essential oil scented candles and sprays, but would really like to learn more of the history, health benefits, and chemistry involved….. looks like a very good read as well, and thanks again!!
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I would be interested in learning about first aid using aromatherapy. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I must admit that I know next to nothing about aromatherapy! But I would love to learn. I do know that I often get stressed out, and think that aromatherapy could help me relax and get me into other better&healthier moods! This book would be a good first step for me, I think!
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06/22 entry!
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