http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2 Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:40:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Knowing how to choose the right carrier oil can be somewhat bewildering for newcomers to aromatherapy because specialist suppliers usually offer such a wide range. Very little is written about this subject in most aromatherapy books, so unless you enroll on a training course knowing how to select them can ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/11/how-to-choose-carrier-oils/ Vetiver belongs to the same botanical family as lemongrass, citronella and palmarosa, and has been appreciated for its wide diversity of useful applications since records began. In some countries such as India its role as a perfume may even precede that of the ubiquitous rose. Vetiveria zizanoides is a dense, erect, ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/11/vetiver-essential-oil/ Although several customers had requested them recently, we were not entirely convinced that our range of Bath Bombs would prove to be very popular when we introduced them back in October. Boy, were we wrong! They have proven to be phenomenally successful, with our first stocks selling out within just 5 ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/10/new-products-2/ Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a medically recognised form of clinical depression that strikes during the darker winter months. Although not fully understood, it is most likely caused by shorter daylight hours which cause shifts in the body's biological clock and hypothalamus. From time to time we can all suffer from ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/10/aromatherapy-and-seasonal-affective-disorder/ Petitgrain essential oil is derived from the fresh leaves and green twigs of the bitter orange tree, Citrus aurantium and its various sub-species. Bitter orange belongs to the Rutaceae family and is believed to have originated in South-East Asia where it later spread to North-Eastern India, Burma and China, eventually ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/10/petitgrain-essential-oil/ Usually when you want to create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere in the house, lighting up a burner or plugging in a vaporizer is the preferred option. But it is not always possible to use a burner in some locations, so having alternative techniques to diffuse your essential oils can come ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/09/10-ways-to-use-essential-oils/ Autumn can be quite a shock to your skin as the temperature rapidly drops and the wet and windy season sets in, so it is imperative that your skin receives some extra care and protection now to shield it from the dryness and chapping that can so easily develop over ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/09/aromatherapy-skin-care/ Rosemary is an attractive, evergreen, shrubby herb that belongs to the Lamiaceae family and grows wild throughout Mediterranean countries where it is believed to have originated. The upright form of this herb can reach a height of 1.8 metres, although there are other forms such as R. officinalis var. prostratus, which ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/09/rosemary-essential-oil/ At Quinessence we are always looking to bring you something new and interesting, so this months newcomers include a fantastic 'how to massage' DVD, fragrant Bath Bombs and a new Pillar Candle to add to our collection. During the next few months we will be adding even more new products to our ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/08/new-products/ Have you ever entered a room whilst in a perfectly normal and happy mood, and immediately felt an emotional change come over you? The feeling is unmistakable and may vary from just feeling a little uncomfortable right through to experiencing the irresistible urge to flee the room. Perhaps a heated argument ... http://gwsol1.com/projects/aromalifestyle/2/2008/08/essential-oils-negative-emotions/