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Grapefruit (Citrus x paradise)is in the citrus family (Rutaceae) of oils. The tree is thought to be a hybrid of the sweet orange and pomelo or shaddock. So in other words-nature didn't produce the grapefruit-man experimented with two fruits and out came the grapefruit! The pomelo was brought to Spain from tropical Asia by Arab traders in the 12th century via the same route that the orange traveled. From there, it was introduced to the West Indies by Captain Shaddock in the 18th century and hybridized to the grapefruit as we know it today. The oil is mainly produced in California today. The essential oil is obtained through cold expression and most of the oil is used as a fragrance component in...

OK its January and time to get to the gym and start cutting those calories. Only problem is, all that holiday eating has left us craving sweets and with a feeling of disgust for all the weight we put on. Is there anything in alternative healthcare that can help cut the craving for sweets and help us lose weight at the same time? YES! Many essential oils have been known to be helpful in weight loss programs. In another article I talked about how peppermint can curb one's appetite simply by putting a drop on the tongue. But did you know that it can also give a sensation of fullness? Peppermint can be taken internally, simply inhaled or rubbed on the stomach. Scientists now know how peppermint and some...

There are so many different reasons for coughing - such as allergens, colds, flu or other infections, and in severe cases tumors in the lung or cancer. There are also varying characteristics to coughs such as tight and dry, or loose and productive. Sometimes the types of coughs will give an indication of the problem, but unless one has good diagnostic testing the true underlying problem may be a mystery. An area of the body that can contribute to coughing that is often overlooked, and rarely tested for complaints of coughing, is the colon. When someone's colon is sluggish or difficult to empty, such as in constipation, or if they have a problem with candida (which is an overgrowth of yeast due to an...

A misconception of essential oils is that they are only for women. In truth, you will find hundreds of essential oil recipe options formulated specifically for men. The primary difference is that the plants used for men would have a more masculine or rustic aroma. Studies have been done to determine which fragrances men prefer and the following are the top ten choices. 1. Sandalwood 2. Patchouli 3. Bay 4. Cypress 5. Ginger 6. Hyssop 7. Allspice 8. Fennel 9. Oakmoss 10. Frankincense Of course, when talking about an essential oil recipe for men, in addition to creating or buying a single ingredient product, you could also consider blends, which are oils consisting of two to four plants. Most often...

I went downstairs to my finished basement last week - I hadn't been down there in a while - and my face started to tingle. No, it wasn't an emotional or a spiritual 'tingle', it was a sensation that I get when I'm in the presence of a toxin. Now, you might think this is an odd happening, but if you know what it's like to be energetically and environmentally sensitive, then you probably understand. Like many other sensitives, I pick up "information" in my environment. You know, it's that "vibrational" thing (and if you 'don't know' then make sure you listen in on my show with Dr. Jim Oschman author of the Science of Energy Medicine). But this time it wasn't only energetic, it was a physical...

Working life for many is usually more than the typical eight hours a day. Ten or twelve hour work days sometimes through the weekend are not uncommon for many people. The long work days and hectic schedule take a toll on your mental health and cause mental fatigue. The fatigue that is suffered can make you more irritable during the day especially at work. It harms your mood balance, your emotional state, and it can be seen by coworkers and customers. Using essential oils in aromatherapy in the office will help balance your mood and help you cope with the stress and struggles at work. Just burning a few drops during the day in the office will improve your mood almost immediately. You will be able to...

Essential oils can help a woman during menopause as she experiences a range of emotions and stress, as well as having to deal with the often not so pleasant physical changes like hot flashes, headaches and insomnia. There is no claim that aromatherapy alone will stop your menopause symptoms but it can help to make you feel a lot better overall and improve your health. Moodiness, anxiety, even depression are not unusual for women going through menopause, these symptoms vary in their intensity and may make the transition that much more unpleasant. This need not be so, essential oils are a very pleasant way to help you lift your mood and relax at the same time. Most of the oils have several properties...

Essential oils are a great way to take care of yourself naturally but they do need to be used correctly to prevent from causing any damage. I'm not trying to scare you away from using them just want you to understand that if not used correctly they can cause you great harm. When they are used correctly they help many different conditions naturally. Here is a list of general safety guidelines: -Never apply them directly to the skin without diluting it in a base oil first. The only ones that are safe to apply neat to the skin are lavender and tea tree. -Make sure that you research any oil before you use it. Some may not be safe to use because of health conditions that you may have. For example if you...

Are you tired and worn-out? Relax . . . and sleep like a baby. Disperse aroma mist for a calming and fragrant atmosphere. Refresh your senses. Treat yourself with clouds of gentle mist that slowly swirls in your room and get that distinctive effect from an Aromatherapy Mist Fountain. There wouldn't be any difficulty and this wouldn't interrupt your much needed rest because all you have to do is plug in the Aromatherapy mist fountain after adding a few drops of oil. It runs on electricity but it is energy efficient. LEDs incorporated within the unit provide some kind of light shows and this is controllable according to your desired colors and light combinations. Aromatherapy is when you use volatile...

The uses of essential oils were known to ancient Egyptians long before research began on their medicinal and aromatic qualities in the early nineteenth century. The sweet fragrance emitted by essential oils has had people going crazy on it for ages. An essential oil is the extract of plant derived from flowers, stem, leaves, bark and other parts of a plant. The process is often complex and requires distillation through steam or water of the plant. The result is the pure essence of the plant, often in a highly concentrated form. In the following article we will list some of the common uses that essential oils are put to. Diffusion Diffusion means breathing the fragrance of essential oil. The oil is...

Perhaps you're a user of essential oils, and you really appreciate their incredible array of fantastic health effects. You know that Lavender can help you relax, and Frankincense has impressive immune-system boosting activity. Or maybe you've never used an essential oil at all, and are wondering where to get started? Either way, Lemon oil is practically a requirement for every burgeoning aromatherapy practitioner. Often overlooked by the aromatherapy enthusiast, yet readily available and reasonably-priced, Lemon has a host of uses, some of which are completely unexpected in their profound results for our health. Many people are introduced to Lemon essential oil by someone suggesting putting a few...

Aromatherapy Health Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants for the needs of healing and promotion of all -round health. Centuries of work and practice have brought the art of aromatherapy to terribly refined levels. Now, the limbic system is that part of the brain involved with the regulation of emotion, behaviour, long term memory and olfaction or smell. The limbic system is also concerned with the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, stress level and hormonal balance. This info explains and totally demystifies the shrouded privacy around the consequences of aromatherapy for many centuries. The easy principle is that it tends to promote that sense of...

Soap making is becoming to be very popular home-based business. I guess it is because it is fairly easy to do and you only need a small amount of investment. You don't really need to start big to get into soap making; small simple steps are all you need to take to succeed in this business. But first, you have to learn how to make soaps. And then once you've perfected the craft, you can now explore new ways on how to improve on your soap. One of the ways to improve on your homemade soap is to get into essential oils soap making. This simply means the use of essential oils to enhance the overall quality of your homemade soap. There are several oils that you can choose from. But personally, I have my...

Aromatherapy is all about healing through natural oils by means of inhaling and massaging of the body. It helps in enhancing the energy and well being of the soul and the body. It rejuvenates the body cells and helps in leading a healthy life. Scientifically, it has been proved that massaging is one of the most effective ways of healing various body problems. Massaging with massage oil in aromatherapy gives relief to muscles, improves immune system and de-stresses the mind. In short, it will be right to say that it provides relaxation to the body, soul and mind. Massage oils in aromatherapy have the natural power to nurture the body. It is also regarded as the way to lead a healthy and a positive...

Topical Use of Essential Oils Treatment -- Essential oils treatment is usually called aroma therapy because fragrance is the primary therapeutic stimulus of the oils(via the limbic and neuroendocrine systems). In aroma therapy topical application of the oils is regarded as the less effective way to use them and some oils, such as Cinnamon oil, are actually highly irritating to the skin. Essential Oils Treatment For Scars -- Scarring is a situation when application of the oil on the skin can be appropriate. Most of the oils are safe for topical application but those that are potential skin irritants should be diluted in a neutral vegetable oil like apricot, grapeseed, or sweet almond oil before being...

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is in the Piperaceae (pepper) family. Today the oil comes from Madagascar, Ceylon and England. It is obtained through steam distillation of the fruit and dried berries. The pepper plant is actually a perennial woody vine up to 16 feet high. It has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they mature. Black pepper is the dried, fully grown, unripe fruit. Traditionally pepper actually has a very long history. It was used in the secret recipes of the Egyptians for embalming Ramses II. In ancient times it was considered as valuable as gold or silver. One of the demands of the barbarian Goth tribes when they vanquished Rome was 3,000...

Aromatherapy is known as a process of fragmenting one's body with the application of various fragrant oils which are prepared with proper blending of aroma oil compounds. Aromatic oils are used in various cosmetics, perfumes as well as in food. Aromatherapy is also sometimes used for the purpose of preventing and treatment of certain diseases. Aromatherapy helps in rejuvenating the body. Aromatherapy oils are very extensively available in the market. But precautions should be undertaken while purchasing the aromatherapy oils. Firstly, bottles where the fragrant oils are made available should be properly checked, as there are certain bottles which sell contaminated oils. Secondly, the label of the...

While people are demanding more naturally based products, more companies are starting to meet the demand.  The public is becoming more knowledgeable about what is good or not good for our environment, and our bodies.  Since candles are a preferred choice for scenting the home, consumers want them to be made of natural substances.  The traditional candle is made of paraffin which is a petroleum based product.  They emit carbon dioxide into the air in the home.  They also leave a film of soot on the walls after a period of time.  Aromatherapy soy candles are better for the respiratory system.  They are not only better for the respiratory system and atmosphere, but they last longer than paraffin...

Whether you're a teacher, doctor, or stay-at-home mom, life moves pretty fast, and the daily stresses and anxieties that build up can sometimes become overwhelming.  Choose a natural de-stressor by burning aromatherapy soy candles to create a warm and relaxing mood around your home or office. Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that uses essential oils, meaning the purest essence of a plant, to produce physical and psychological effects. The particular plant combination that is used will depend on the desired effect. In addition to essential plant oils, aromatherapy employs other natural ingredients such as salts, cold pressed vegetable oils, sugars, milk powders, clays and muds. If stress at work...

Aromatherapy is also one of the most common treatments at a spa. This is a great alternative for medicine. This uses essential oils for improving a person's health, mood and cognitive functions. These oils are pure and concentrated plant oils, but this should not be used as is. You can mix it with carrier oils. Carrier oils are vegetable oils from seeds, nuts and kernels. It has a slightly sweet and nutty aroma. There are many ways to use aromatherapy. It works when you inhale the aroma of the oils, which helps in alleviating stress. It gives you a positive, relaxing and energizing mood. Another way is the oil is used for massage. This oil can be sprayed in your room too. Lastly, you can mix it with...

Lotus ( nelumbo nucifera ) is one of those rare flowers that blooms in the morning and closes its petals in the evening. It is rather amazing to see the condition this perennial aquatic flower needs to survive - muddy, dirty waters. The roots grow from the mud underwater and in the mornings the flower reach up to meet the sun. In the evenings they close and retreat under the surface of the water. They have either pink, blue or white petals and are not to be confused with water lily which is a different species of plant altogether. The lotus is a sacred flower in both Buddhism and Hinduism. The Buddhists use it for meditation and legend has it that wherever Buddha walked, a lotus bloomed where his...

Alternative health care is a holistic way of caring for our body, mind and spirit. It is called alternative because it offers a way of caring for our health that is not conventional or what we are used to in the Western world. In the Western world caring for our health is done mostly by the administration of medicines, many of which are synthetic, produced from sources which are derivatives of nature, not natural in the direct sense. A simple example will make this clear. Most of us in the older bracket of age are familiar with aspirin. I remember when I was a child, if I had a headache my father gave me aspirin to drink. When I had a fever, he would give me also aspirin. Aspirin is a drug in...

A good way to treat you pet dog or cat is to pamper them once in a while. Giving them care and pampering is indeed a way of reciprocating the joy and companionship they have given you all the time. Here are some pet care tips and some pampering you can give to your pets. (1) Get your pet a toy. A frisbee would be greatly delightful for your pet dog. Choose a frisbee that is lightweight and but something that can't be easily chewed apart. You can also give your pet rubber balls to play with. Some important pet care tips - be sure that you choose a toy that does not have some parts that can be easily swallowed and don't leave them playing with something that they can tear into pieces and swallow. (2...

Every home and workplace should have a first aid kit. But have you considered also having an aromatherapy first aid kit? Essential oils are perfect for dealing with many of the minor illnesses, injuries and other conditions we encounter everyday, and in a natural, gentle and holistic way. Some books will say you need to have 10 or even 20 essential oils to start your first aid kit. But in reality you could start with just a few. The following are some of the most useful - Tea tree - Tea tree's strong medicinal aroma reflects its powerful bacterial and virus busting properties, although its action is also very gentle. Tea tree can be added to a carrier oil for skin conditions, or even to a foot bath...

The demand for beauty products has been growing over the years. Selecting the right products is not easy and comes with practice. There are separate beauty supports for men and women. Skin care products, hair care manufactured goods, cosmetics, bath and body products, perfumes, body cure products, sun-care and self-tan products, anti-aging products, and anti-wrinkle products are usually used beauty aids. Silver eyes gloom fits in very well with the fair skin and creates you stand out like a princess. You can also discover beauty products that are made from natural herbs and indispensable oils. A practical way for limiting the quantity you spend on beauty products is to select for homemade products...

It's no secret that Americans love their pets. In fact, we spendbillions of dollars every year on feeding, grooming, and vetvisits, as well as toys and other pampering supplies. Chancesare your town even has some kind of gourmet retail outlet for dogand cat treats. It's a fact that the pet industry is booming and shows no signsof slowing down. In fact, it has actually become stylish forpeople to pamper their pets with playthings, carriers, treats,and more. As you walk down the street or watch celebrities on TV, you'll see more and more people who love to adorn theirbeloved dogs or cats with shiny accessories or outlandishoutfits. Not everyone wants to carry their dog in their purse the way Paris...

In order to pamper ones nails, one can always do so within the four walls of one residence but the problem lies in the entire process being overtly tenacious, taking more of effort and giving less relaxation. In order the take the burden off the shoulders of the individuals, nail salons are introduced in almost every locality of urban cities making huge business by comforting the masses at large and heightening their appeal. On first thought, one might actually think as to what is so special that a nail specialists in a nail salon can do. But on further thought, one can get a list of features that one can get in a nail salon at an affordable cost. These nail salons not only pamper the hands and feet...

Elemis products also make perfect mother of the bride and bridesmaid gifts, so why not let the whole wedding party indulge in a bit of pampering. The Elemis range does not exclude men as they have a range of products for the nurturing of their skincare regime. Every Bride wants to look her best on her special day, so that's why Elemis skincare and body treats are perfect to complement your skin care routine to give you a glowing complexion on the day. Elemis brings a range of products suitable for everyday use and for those special occasions like weddings. Achieve top to toe results with the unique formulations produced in elemis brands. Work the Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust and...

When you're in need of a little pampering and a lot of relaxation, seeking a treatment at a nail salon could be a great idea. Whether you're in need of regular maintenance or you're preparing for a special event, you can get great results with one of many types of manicures.  Vancouver nail salons offer a wide variety of treatments that include everything from a hand massage to a fresh coat polish.  This can be a great way to find relaxation during a busy day or get pampered before your big day or special event. You could opt for a French manicure or artificial nail tips, as well as specialty nail painting, such as airbrushing. Whether you want to look your best or you are simply in need of some...