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"Tuscan Bean Soup Use dried beans and you've got aromatherapy from the kitchen. Use canned andyou've got dinner in a flash. Either way, this soup is divine! % cup dried cannellini beans (yields approximately 2 cups) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped x/% tablespoon fresh snipped sage (or scant 1 teaspoon dry) Fresh sage leaves for garnish Place the dried beans in a stockpot with a quart of water. Bring the beans to a boil and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Turn off the heat and cover." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"The vegetable oils used in aromatherapy should be cold pressed, as the oils on your supermarket shelves may have been processed with a chemical agent. Use the following measurements as a guideline when diluting the essential oils in a vegetable base oil." - Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy (Get the book.)

"Taking up the task of exploring whether similar antiviral effects could be useful against HIV, Teopista did a study that was published as "The Use of aromatherapy in the Management of People with MDS." The investigation worked with eighty randomly selected MDS patients. Half received psychological counseling with aromatherapy; the other half received counseling but no aromatherapy. "Results showed that the aromatherapy group reported less aches and pains, faster healing of wounds, restored physical strength and a better ability to cope." - Gary Null, James Feast, AIDS: A Second Opinion (Get the book.)

"However, aromatherapy and the use of essential oils have proved highly effective in treating this condition or, more accurately, conditions. As each woman experiences the syndrome in her own unique way it is impossible for me to provide one simple solution to everyone's problems. To a certain extent, you will have to find your own treatment from the information provided here." - Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy (Get the book.)

"Mind/body interactions are fundamental to natural healing and play significant roles in more than half the chapters of Nature's Cures-, acupuncture and acupressure, aromatherapy, biofeedback, complementary cancer therapies, cognitive therapy, companionship, dreams, exercise, healing humor, healthy habits, massage therapy, meditation, music therapy, Ornish therapy, tai chi and chi gong, vision therapy, visualization, guided imagery and self-hypnosis and yoga." - Michael Castleman, Nature's Cures: From Acupressure and aromatherapy to Walking and Yoga--The Ultimate Guide to the Best, Scientifically Proven, Drug-Free Healing Methods (Get the book.) "In addition, British aromatherapist Valerie Ann Worwood, author of The Complete Book of Essential Oils and aromatherapy, cautions against using the following oils at all because of possible adverse effects: bitter almond, boldo leaf, calamus, yellow camphor, horseradish, jaborandi leaf, mugwort, mustard, pennyroyal, rue, sassafras, savin, southernwood, tansy thuja, wintergreen, wormseed and wormwood. Leave these oils to the professionals. A few oils—among them clove and bergamot—are phototoxic and can cause severe sunburn and rash." - Michael Castleman, Nature's Cures: From Acupressure and aromatherapy to Walking and Yoga--The Ultimate Guide to the Best, Scientifically Proven, Drug-Free Healing Methods (Get the book.)

"Aromatherapy - The benefits of aromatherapy date back thousands of years. Stress-relieving essential oils include Lavender, Jasmine, Chamomile, Geranium, Peppermint and Lemongrass. Place a couple of drops in the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together to activate the oils and then cup them together. Deeply inhale the oils through your nose from your cupped hands 8 or 9 times. EFT and NLP - Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) are special techniques for helping you relieve stress. Find a practitioner in your area and try them." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"These superconcentrated herbal essences are used in aromatherapy (page 32) and are for external use only. Many herbs that are safe to use in teas ("infusions") are poisonous when highly concentrated into essential oils. One example is pennyroyal—a member of the mint family that is the natural insect repellent in most herbal flea collars. In infusions, pennyroyal helps settle the stomach and relieve cough and chest congestion. But as little as two tablespoons of pennyroyal oil can be fatal. Never ingest any kind of herbal oil. Tablets and capsules." - Michael Castleman, Nature's Cures: From Acupressure and aromatherapy to Walking and Yoga--The Ultimate Guide to the Best, Scientifically Proven, Drug-Free Healing Methods (Get the book.)

"It was he who coined the term "aromatherapy." Quality Control ?????? For effective therapeutic use it is crucial that only pure essential oils be used?that is, natural plant essences which have been extracted by steam distillation, solvent extraction, expression, maceration, or enfleurage. It is quite pointless buying any other product, no matter how charming its aroma may be, because reconstituted products or chemical copies of natural essences simply do not work for medicinal purposes." - Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy (Get the book.)

"I believe that many people can achieve the same benefits by Quick Tip Mellow Out with Mood-Boosting Aromas The basic ideas behind aromatherapy have been part of religion, traditional medicine, and cosmetics for hundreds of years. Does what we smell actually affect our moods? Of course! After all, we generally find that perfumes and colognes make a person more sensual and sexually attractive. There is a difference, however, between aromatherapy and perfumes." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"Kristen Leigh Bell has written an extremely useful book on holistic pet care, Holistic aromatherapy for Animals. C.J. Puotinen's Natural Remedies for Cats and Dogs is also a good reference. Essential Oils My favorite book on essential oils, Dr. Young's Essential Oils Desk Reference, contains all sorts of information on the therapeutic benefits of essential oils and the specific properties of individual oils. Dr." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"There is a difference, however, between aromatherapy and perfumes. aromatherapy is based on natural essential oils extracted from plants, whereas perfumes and fragrances are usually made from synthetic molecules created in a laboratory. As potent as natural essential oils are, their effect can be greatly enhanced by using them to lubricate the skin during a therapeutic massage. Researchers have determined that the scent of lavender increases alpha waves in the brain, which is the type of brain activity associated with relaxation, and jasmine increases stimulating beta waves." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"EUCALYPTUS Eucalyptus is often used in herbal preparations for the treatment of asthma, but as the essential oil is the part used in the remedy, we have covered it under aromatherapy, pages 141-6. ALOE VERA Known since the days of ancient civilisation as 'the first aid plant' because of its miraculous healing properties, aloe vera is used worldwide. Known primarily for its power to aid healing of wounds and burns it is also used as a skin cleanser, antiseptic, moisturiser, nutrient and antioxidant. It promotes cell growth, which is why it speeds up healing." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Vermont Soap Organics Ingredients: hypoallergenic vegetable base of organic coconut, palm, olive, and palm kernel oils, aromatherapy essential oils, rosemary extract www.vermontsoap.com TALCULM POWDER Any brand of talcum powder or baby powder with talc must be avoided. The use of talcum dusting powder in infants is dangerous. It can result in inhalation of significant amounts of powder, causing acute or chronic lung irritation, known as talcosis. Organic cornstarch powder is a reliable, safe, and readily available alternative to talc for the dusting of a baby's genital areas." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"The most comprehensive guide to home medical aromatherapy. Products More than 100 essential oils, plus a large variety of aromatic soaps, candles, bath and massage oils and hair- and skin-care products. For a free catalog, contact-. Aroma-Vera, Inc. 5901 Rodeo Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90016-4312 Approximately 75 essential oils,- specializes in creating natural perfumes. For a free catalog, contact: Santa Fe Fragrance P.O. Box 282 Santa Fe, NM 87504 Approximately 60 essential oils. For a free catalog, contact: Windrose Aromatics 12629 N. Tatum Blvd." - Michael Castleman, Nature's Cures: From Acupressure and aromatherapy to Walking and Yoga--The Ultimate Guide to the Best, Scientifically Proven, Drug-Free Healing Methods (Get the book.)

"An aromatherapy Approach M any people get their first whiff of frankincense inside a dimly lit massage room at a spa. The scent is as mysterious as it is relaxing. And now aromatherapists and other skin care professionals say that essential oils from the frankincense tree have an added benefit: They help to reduce the fine lines of aging on the skin. Mixed with a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil or cold-pressed olive oil (in a standard ratio of 2% essential oil to 98% carrier), and applied twice a day, frankincense is a fragrant alternative to other anti-aging potions for the skin." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Essential oils are quickly absorbed into the skin via the hair follicles so massage is the most effective way to experience the benefits of aromatherapy. Full of vitality and natural energy, essential oils will rejuvenate and stimulate the skin's natural functions. Two or three drops of eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram and juniper oils together, in 25 ml of a carrier oil, is adequate for a relaxing full body massage. Suitable carrier oils are apricot, sweet almond, avocado, jojoba, grapeseed, olive, wheatgerm and saf-flower." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.) "AURA SOMA This combines the healing properties of colours, aromatherapy, plant extracts and crystal energies. It uses a range of 94 dual-coloured 'balance bottles'. Developed by Vicky Wall, an English apothecary and chiropodist, Aura Soma relies on the self-selection of balance bottle colours you are particularly drawn to. The meaning of the colours is supposed to enhance self-knowledge of your life's purpose and balance your life on all levels: spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. The chosen balance bottle liquid is applied to your body by self-massage." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Keville K, Green M. Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1995. Lavabre M. aromatherapy Workbook. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1990. Lawless J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils. Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1998. Schnaubelt K. Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1999. Tisserand R, BalacsT. Essential Oil Safety.A Guidefor Health Care Professionals." - Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien, The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs (Get the book.)

"In 1928, a French chemist by the name of Rene-Maurice Gatte-fosse created the term aromatherapy as part of his work with essential oils. Today, aromatherapy is growing in popularity as part of the return to more natural types of healing. Properly stored essential oils may last up to 7 years. The olfactory sense was the subject of the 2004 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine recognizing that 3% of our genes create olfactory receptor cells which enable human beings to detect 10,000 different odors." - Alan E. Smith, UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies (Get the book.)

"An Herb to Relax With • aromatherapy In a Hurry J7rom the mountain villages of Asia to the bustling cities of Germany through the centuries, valerian has been used as a sedative for all sorts of anxiety-producing conditions. Commonly taken in liquid form (as an extract obtained by boiling or as tea), valerian has a strong taste and odor, which has led modern fans of the herb to try taking it in prepackaged doses available in health food stores. Be patient: You may need to increase your dosage after starting with the lowest recommended dose." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Having a regular aromatherapy treatment is the best way. At least learn to relax. Ask your partner to massage you or, if that's too passive for you, massage your partner instead—but in gentle, rhythmic movements, not speedy, insensitive slaps! The following essential oils are good for workaholics because they are stimulating without being overstimulating while many of them also have relaxant properties. This is a difficult thing to explain. Perhaps you can think of it in terms of people—some are intellectually stimulating while at the same time you feel completely relaxed in their company." - Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy (Get the book.)

"England A. aromatherapy for Mother and Baby: Natural Healing with Essential Oils during Pregnancy and Early Motherhood. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1994. Keville K, Green M. Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art. Freedom, CA: The Crossing Press, 1995. Lavabre M. aromatherapy Workbook. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1990. Lawless J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils. Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1998. Schnaubelt K." - Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien, The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs (Get the book.)

"Well-known British aromatherapist Shirley Price believes aromatherapy helps bring feelings of anger, jealousy, fear and resentment to the surface—stopping them from turning into physical health problems. She advocates the daily use of oils for skin, body and general health care, to strengthen the immune system by keeping infections at bay. She points out that the principal organs of detoxification in the body—the skin, lungs, intestines, liver, kidneys and lymph glands—benefit from the cleansing and energising properties of many oils." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"In herbal medicine, "herb" means any plant—or any part of a plant—that is used to make medicine, food flavorings or aromas (for aromatherapy). You can find herbs in whole form, extracts, tinctures, oils, ointments, teas and tablets. Because everyone's physiology is different, some experimentation is necessary to find the right herbal remedies for you. The chemicals that occur naturally in herbs have been observed and studied for centuries, but have only recently achieved "scientific" recognition by American doctors and researchers." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Herbs and Foods for Your Fingertips L • Easy aromatherapy Bath Far too often, folks who are sore and stiff from fatigue and sore muscles skip taking a soothing bath because "it takes too much your fingernails are partic-mmm¦¦¦¦¦¦¦i uiariy (jry m([ brittle, and you believe your diet is well balanced, you might try one or all the following herbs: Alfalfa, horsetail and parsley. In terms of nutritional help, naturopaths might suggest eating more raw or steamed vegetables, including dandelion greens, seaweed, kale and asparagus." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Acupressure aromatherapy www.acupressure.com www.naha.org www.pacificinstituteofaromatherapy.com Acupuncture www.acupuncture.com Asthma www.medicalacupuncture.org www.sorvinoasthmafound.org www.aaom.org www.nccaom.org Aston Patterning www.tai.edu www.aston-patterning.com Alexander Technique Ayurvedic Medicine www.alexandertech.com www.ayurveda.com Alphabiotics www.alphabiotics.biz Bioenergetic Bodywork www.bioenergetic-therapy.com Biological Dentistry www.biologicaldentistry.org www.holisticdental.org www.nihadc.com Bowen Therapy Technique www.bowendirectory.com www.boweninfo." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.)

"Bio Excel www.bioexcel.com (888) 744-0491 National Association for Holistic aromatherapy (NAHA) www.naha.org (888) 275-6242 Essential Oils www.amoils.com 25. Use Callahan techniques for urges. Callahan Techniques www.tftrx.com (760) 564-1008 26. Get a pet. Petfinder.com www.petflnder.com 27. Plant a garden. Square Foot Gardening www.squarefootgardening.com (877) 828-1188 Dirt Doctor www.dirtdoctor.com (817) 461-9206 Organic Seed Alliance www.seedalliance.org (360) 385-7192 Sow Organic Seed www.organicseed.com (888) 709-7333 Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply www.groworganic." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.) "Air Mists Heavenly Scents aromatherapy (800) 289-8427 27. Eliminate fluorescent lighting. Real Goods www.realgoods.com (800) 919-2400 Blues Busters Full Spectrum Light Bulbs www.bluesbuster.com (888) 874-7373 Verilux www.verilux.net (800) 786-6850 Full Spectrum Lighting www.fullspectrumsolutions.com (888) 574-7014 HealthyHome www.healthyhome.com (800) 583-9523 28. Reduce or eliminate air conditioning. Take a cool shower in filtered water. Real Goods (nice fans) www.realgoods.com (800) 919-2400 Electric Fan www.electric-fan.com (800) 868-6008 Nevada Appeal www.nevadaappeal.com 29." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

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