Since I was a child, I have always loved the taste and smell of peppermint. As a child of the 50’s, we rarely got candy so peppermint candy canes were a real treat at Christmas time. Even today when I get a peppermint candy cane, I relish the taste. So what is in peppermint that [...]
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Posted in Biblical Oils, Uncategorized on Dec 17th, 2008
Since childhood I have pictured in my mind the three “kings” or “Magi” bringing three ornate boxes as gifts to honor the Christ child. In my childish understanding, these were gifts of great value but as to what frankincense and myrrh were I didn’t have the slightest idea–just that they must have been special. The [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 13th, 2008
Remember when everyone had a fresh cut Christmas tree? The fragrance would fill the house and remind one of the reason for Christmas celebrations. Live trees are now cut weeks before and by the time they are purchased–there is hardly any smell left in them. And the artificial trees–well they smell of plastic! How can [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 22nd, 2008
The Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy has been asked to co-sponsor the next Healing Touch Program’s annual conference along with the Healing Touch for Animals progrm. The theme for this joint conference is “Speaking as One Heart.” This is an outstanding opportunity for those in our aromatherapy program to participate at the national level [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 5th, 2008
Anytime there is a change of season, our immune systems become compromised and those nasty germs that are always with us take advantage of the situation. We get colds, sore throats and even are susceptible to the flu. Most people run to the local pharmacy to buy the over-the-counter drugs. Have you noticed the increase [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 3rd, 2008
This weekend I worked in my gardens for the past two days pulling weeds, mulching and generally putting my flower beds to bed for the winter. Oh my aching back and legs and arms! Can you identify? Once again essential oils can come to the rescue. Soaking in a warm tub with essential oils like marjoram, [...]
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