Following Aromatherapy Awareness Week 6-12 October, 2008 I want to share with you Aromatherapy  and the Full Moon in the constellation Aries tonight Tuesday 14th October, well actually  Wednesday 15th October 7.03am to be exact (in Australia).

The magnificence of a Full Moon is magical, bringing projects to fruition, problems to a peak, and yes lunatics to the fore if the energy is all too much to bear!

This is a fiery Full Moon in Aries bringing a spirit of adventure, passion, emotional flare-ups demanding emotional freedom, a pioneering spirit, the impulse of fire and inspiration!  To indulge yourself, go for Aphrodesia Massage oil blend. (ONLY A$19.00 for 100ml)

so aromatherapy – What is it?  What are its benefits?

Aromatherapy is an ancient healing therapy that dates back to ancient Egyptian times.   It involves the use of pure essential oils to treat, influence or modify the mind, body and spirit and to promote health and wellbeing. Essential oils are liquids generally distilled (usually by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant that contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from. The chemical composition and aroma of pure essential oils can provide powerful emotional, physical and psychological therapeutic benefits.  While some essential oils have anti-bacterial properties, others are antiseptic, sedative, uplifting, stress-relieving or anti-spasmodic.

Aromatherapy and its applications

One can experience the wonderful healing properties of essential oils through a range of different applications. Choosing a quality essential oil is important.  Ensure it is a pure essential oil (100%) and not a synthetic oil.  Some essential oils can be harmful if incorrectly applied.  Use them as directed and always consult a qualified Aromatherapist for ongoing advice.

Inhalation

Essential oils that are inhaled into the lungs offer emotional, psychological and physical benefits. For example, diffusing lavender essential oil can relax the mind; eucalyptus essential oil can help ease congestion and basil essential oil can clear the mind and alleviate intellectual fatigue.

Aromatherapy Massage
Essential oils that are applied to the skin are absorbed into the bloodstream. An aromatherapy massage has countless benefits from relieving muscular tension, easing migraines, improving digestion, alleviating insomnia and improving skin tone.

Since essential oils are so powerful and concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form. To apply essential oils to the skin, essential oils are typically diluted into a carrier oil such as a cold pressed vegetable oil like sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil or grapeseed oil. 

To find a qualified Aromatherapist in your area or for more information contact the International Association of Aromatic Medicine and Aromatherapy (IAAMA) Phone: +61 2 9715 6622.

Enjoy & Indulge this Full Moon with Aromatherapy! Trace

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October 6-12 2008 is Aromatherapy Awareness Week and I encourage you to nurture yourself and your family with the beautiful aromas from pure essential oils whether a massage oil, for the oil burner, at work or at home.

We all need a boost of energy at some time of the day - here is a great energiser to uplift you …

Blend these pure essential oils together in an electric oil burner and feel the difference throughout the day. Another great blend to use to help bring clarity to the mind…

This blend will bring alertness and clarity to help. Again blend these pure essential oils together and burn in an electric oil burner all day. You can add this blend to ~30ml of base carrier oil and use as an envigorating massage blend also.

I will bring you more information this week to share with you the benefits of aromatherapy in every day life. Enjoy!

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Today it is a New Moon in the constellation Libra. An opportunity to use pure essential oils to help balance the senses. Libra is about justice, fairness, balance, love and beauty. Here is a recipe you can use as a massage oil or massage yourself before you have a warm bath and feel the nurturing.

Rosemary Oil - 4 drops

Geranium Rose Oil - 8 drops 

Peppermint Oil - 8 drops

Lemon Oil - 14 drops

In 100ml of Base or Carrier Oil

Simply mix well in a glass container and keep airtight. Apply to your wrists, neck, arms, all over as well.  I really love this blend of pure essential oils as a massage blend.  I hope you enjoy it too!

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Does your Spirit need a Lift? Pure essential oils are a very nurturing way to both soothe and lift the Spirit.

On Monday 15^th September 2008, there was a FULL MOON at 7.15pm EST 22^o 54’ Pisces. Today Sunday 21st September we have a 3/4 Moon in Gemini, preparing for the New Moon on Monday 29th September in Libra.

This FULL MOON brings to fruition liberation from the past, a sense of fulfilment, illumination or revelation. The light of illumination often means re-orientation of everyday activities or a new outlook on matters. Old patterns are revealed or illuminated for what they are, matters have come to a head, you have the opportunity to resolve and heal yourself and others.

The Moon in Pisces can unite the mind and heart with feelings of compassion, devotion, unity, Love/wisdom energy or you may feel like withdrawing and being alone, or if it is all too much emotions may be driven to negativity, excessive drinking, drowning your sorrows. All in all, take care of yourself and your body at this time. A 3/4 Moon encourages you to share what you have learnt and disseminate new ideas.

Essential Health Australia’s special this month to Lift your Spirit are:

1. Orange oil - 12ml pure essential oils - Reviving when lacking energy, giving positive feelings.  Normally $21.50, now $17.20
2. Juniper Berry oil  - 12ml pure essential oil - The Great detoxifier. Normally $17.95, now $14.40
3. Clary Sage oil – 12ml pure essential oil - This warming and relaxing oil eases stress related conditions, giving feelings of wellbeing, an excellent pick me up for the nerves. Normally $17.00, now $13.60 

I love this blend burning gently in my electric oil burner - lifting my Spirit! 

v     6 drops Orange pure essential oil,

v     1 drop Juniper Berry pure essential oil,

v     2 drops Clary Sage pure essential oil.

This month’s inspirational focus:

“I am at one with all that is. I am Love. I AM.”

 May Your Spirit be Lifted and we unite in our similarities rather than separate on our differences ! 

 Trace    email: tracey@essentialhealth.com.au

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1st August, 2008 at 8.15pm in Australia (EST) we have a New Moon in the constellation Leo. Leo the LionHeart has many endearing qualities, some of those being self confidence, leadership and fun.

This Self Confidence Massage Oil Blend is a natural uplifting body rub. 

• 6 drops Lemongrass
• 6 drops Lime
• 6 drops Sweet Orange
• 50ml of Base Oil

Blend these 3 pure essential oils with a base oil such as Apricot Kernal or Blended Base oil.

Use as a body rub in the morning after a shower and feel invigorated with more self confidence to live your dreams and drive your passion. Inner strength and confidence adds to determination and achievement, just like the Olympic Games athletes about to strive their personal best in Beijing. You too can strive for your personal best, your dream, your inspirations and passion.

This Solar Eclipse with the New Moon in Leo brings the opportunity for Universal Love, compassion, kindness. Be kind to yourself, to others and spread that to all of humanity. Nurture yourself, or your partner, or children with this Self Confidence massage oil blend.

To learn more about this New Moon in Leo and more essential health tips, sign up for the Essential Health Australia Newsletter at the top of this page.

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Last week I talked about how to detox your body using a massage oil blend which is a great way to start the new financial year and clear away winter blues – if you live in the southern hemisphere.

Now to restore balance and calm to your senses, I thoroughly recommend this quick and easy recipe for easing stress.

Use approximately 10 drops in a ceramic oil burner or an electric oil burner. The advantages of an electric oil burner are that you can safely burn these calming oils all day in your home or office with no candle flame or hot water. The electric oil burner draws a very low amount of  power, and does not overheat the delicate pure essential oils.

Blend these pure essential oils together in your oil burner:

• 3 drops Cedarwood-Atlas pure essential oil
• 4 drops Lavender pure essential oil
• 3 drops Tangerine pure essential oil

Cedarwood Oil (Atlas) is calming and soothing. It helps balance the nerves.

Lavender has many healing properties which include a calming effect, especially helpful for headaches.

Tangerine has a soothing action on the central nervous system, relaxing and calming, gives feeling of peace and wellbeing.

You can also blend pure essential oils with a vegetable base or follow this link to the Essential Health Australia website for more wonderful choices to help ease stress in your life.

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Restore health and vitality by eliminating uric acids and excess fluid using this blend of pure essential oils in a natural base oil.

Mix these pure essential oils with this water resistant vegetable base oil and keep in an airtight bottle. Shake gently. Use as a daily body massage oil.

The best result is achieved by using the Detox pure massage oil as follows:

1. Use a body brush to exfoliate the skin
2. Take a Shower or Bath, gently dry yourself
3. Then apply Detox pure massage oil blend after your shower or bath and rub well into your skin.
4. Do not use on your delicate facial skin.

 Ingredients

• 50ml Blended Base oil
•  10 drops Juniper Berry oil
•  14 drops Cypress oil
•   6 drops Geranium Rose oil

Juniper Berry is a great detoxifier. It helps the digestive system, regulates appetite and eliminates uric acid.

Cypress oil strengthens the mind and soothes anger. It eases heavy menstruation, hormone imbalance, P.M.T., varicose veins and haemorrhoids. It is a tonic to the circulatory system.

Rose Geranium Oil keeps skin supple and improves the complexion. It is great for hormonal, P.M.T. and menopausal problems and helps bring balance to the mind. It has a stimulating effect on the lymphatic system, helping the body dispose of waste.

You will feel refreshed and detoxed and also nourished and nurtured with these gentle pure essential oils in a blended massage base. I know I do!

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We all rely on our feet every day most likely without a second thought. Our feet do greatly appreciate nourishing and nurturing after a long day.

Blending a gentle massage oil to apply to your feet before going to bed is heaven! Remember to put on a pair of socks to keep the gentle calming aromatherapy going all night long!

We recommend these pure essential oils in a gentle vegetable base oil:

4 drops Geranium-Rose Oil 12ml

6 drops Orange Oil - Sweet 12ml

6 drops Lavender Oil 12ml

10ml Calendula Oil 100ml

20ml Sweet Almond Oil 100ml

Mix pure essential oils with Sweet Almond oil in an airtight bottle.
Gently shake.

Apply to feet before going to bed,  or apply to feet before soaking in a foot bath for 15 minutes. This is a wonderful nightly routine to establish with pure essential oils and nourishing massage oils for your skin.

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Everybody could benefit from the aroma of this uplifting pure essential oil recipe used with an oil burner to create office harmony. Electric Oil burners have the wonderful advantage of no hot water and no open flame (ie no candle), so they are completely safe to have in your office environment.

Create an uplifting, balancing effect for everyone.

Use 10 drops total in a ceramic oil burner or electric oil burner.

4 drops Bergamot oil

3 drops Rosewood oil

3 drops Juniper Berry oil

Now enjoy the aroma all day long, to uplift your physical & emotional well-being.

More pure essential oil recipes to use with your oil burner to come

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Massage Oil Recipe – Body Rub Blend - Mood Swings – Emotional Upheaval - Relaxation

Is it Tax time for you? End of Financial Year? Money concerns? Life stress getting to you? Whatever may be the cause of your Mood Swings, essential oils really do make a difference and I love Geranium Rose oil as it is a nurturing and gentle oil from nature.

Use this massage oil recipe to rub into your body before relaxing in a warm bath, or before going to bed so you can experience a natural relaxation.

Ingredients:

6 drops pure Geranium-Rose oil

20ml Blended Base oil (ie. water dispersible Aromas Plus)

How to Make:

Combine pure essential oil with base oil in a small airtight bottle. Gently shake. Massage your whole body, or at any time during the day massage your arms, hands and wrists so this soothing aroma can lift your spirits throughout the day. Let me know how this beautiful massage oil recipe helps you.

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