The upgrades covered in this episode include

• Hand or Foot Sugar Scrub
• Tension Tamer Massage, 
• Sinusitis Treatment, 
• Mini Facial Rejuvenation Treatment, 
• Subtle Aromatherapy, 
• Products as add ons
• Using Burners & Diffusers in your therapy room. 

I've included tips for aromatherapists and non aromatherapists, essential oil recipes and contraindications and more.

If you'd prefer to read it, here's the blog post

Sinusitis massage download. 

I’ve created a class about a sinusitis massage. It includes:-

• causes and symptoms of sinusitis and hay fever
• an aromatherapy recipe to use in a sinus massage,
• a short video tutorial where I walk you through a sinus massage routine.

Here’s the link to download the sinusitis class

Here's a link to my Aromatherapy Wellness Professional Course, which I mention in the episode.

And here's the link to my Aromatherapy Lotions & Potions Course.

In this episode we'll look at
 
👉 What aroma therapy is (and what it is not).
👉  What aroma therapists do, (you might be surprised at the variety of work and income options)
👉  What knowledge and skills aromatherapists need to be successful.
 
 Here's the blog post if you prefer to read.

I mentioned a masterclass about creating extra aromatherapy income streams, you can watch the replay here.


 

 

I call Bergamot is the "Little Oil of Stress" because it's calming and uplifting at the same time. 

It's a beautiful oil and wonderful for stress, irritability, pain, respiratory infections, insomnia. It's a good anti-viral oil, and it helps oily skin and acne.

Cranky Day Blend

Inhaler recipe

- 4 drops of bergamot,

- 3 drops of Lavender. 

- 3 drops of Ylang Ylang.

Massage/Bath Oil

- 20 ml vegetable such as Sweet Almond oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil,

- 3 drops of Bergamot, (2 drops for children or anyone with sensitive skin)

- 3 drops of Lavender, (1 drop for children or anyone with sensitive skin)

- 2 drops of Ylang Ylang. (1 drop for children or anyone with sensitive skin)

Don't use Bergamot on skin. That's going to be exposed to bright sunlight or a sunbed within 48 hours, don't use Lavender for anyone who's pregnant. Ylang Ylang can be quite heady if you use it on its own, and it can be very extractive when used on the skin. 

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

Sign up for my free video course which walks you through multiple enjoyable, effective and 100% safe ways to use essential oils.

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're very welcome to join my free Facebook group. It's a great place to ask questions and get support as you build and grow your aromatherapy or holistic therapy business. And to get some fantastic aromatherapy tips and information.

Aromatherapy Inhalers are super powerful because

• the sense of smell (the olfactory system) is directly connected to the limbic area of the brain, which is also known as the emotional brain. 
• When you smell essential oils they don't need to pass through all the layers of skin, so they very quickly enter your bloodstream.
• When you smell essential oils they quickly reach the upper respiratory system and help conditions such as sinusitis and head colds.

3 types of inhalers

Plastic inhalers (least expensive but you only use them once) 

Aluminium inhalers

Wooden inhalers

3 things aromatherapy inhalers are particularly good for

•  Anxiety & stress
• Sinusitis/Hay fever/Head colds
• Headaches

Recipes

 Anxiety/Stress

- 2 drops of Grapefruit essential oil,

- 2 drops of Lavender essential oil,

- 3 drops of Benzoin essential oil

- 3 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil.

Don't use lavender for anyone who's pregnant, don't use grapefruit on skin that will be exposed to bright sunlight or a sunbed within 48 hours.

Sinusitis/Hay fever/Head colds

- 7 drops of Eucalyptus,

- 7 drops of Chamomile

- 6 drops of Lavender.

Don't use lavender or Chamomile for anyone who's pregnant. A good alternative is 10 drops of Eucalyptus and 10 drops of Benzoin. 

Headaches

- 15 drops of Lavender

- 5 drops of Basil

Don't use Lavender, or Basil for anyone who's pregnant. A good alternative is 10 drops each of Benzoin and Eucalyptus.

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

Sign up for my free video course which walks you through multiple enjoyable, effective and 100% safe ways to use essential oils.

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're  very welcome to join my 

 Aromatherapy Inhaler Recipe for Severe Anxiety, Stress, Panic Attacks

3 Drops Grapefruit

2 Drops Lavender

2 Drops Benzoin

3 Drops of Ylang Ylang

Place the essential oils on the cotton pad that goes in the entre of the inhaler. Inhale as required. 

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

Sign up for my free video course which walks you through multiple enjoyable, effective and 100% safe ways to use essential oils.

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're  very welcome to join my free Facebook group. It's a great place to ask questions and get support as you build and grow your aromatherapy or holistic therapy business. And to get some fantastic aromatherapy tips and information.

 Recipe for headaches, sinusitis, toothache, tummy bug and earache.

10 ml of extra virgin olive oil

For adults (over 12) who don't have sensitive skin, and who are not pregnant

2 drops each of Lavender and Eucalyptus essential oils

For children (between the ages of 12 years and 1 year old) who don't have sensitive skin, and who are not pregnant

1 drop each of Lavender and Eucalyptus essential oils.

Don't use Lavender for pregnant women, replace it with Benzoin, using one drop of each essential oil.

Store the blend in a dark glass or ceramic container and keep it away from light and heat. Use the blend as required on any sore or painful area, do not take it internally.

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

Sign up for my free video course which walks you through multiple enjoyable, effective and 100% safe ways to use essential oils.

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're  very welcome to join my free Facebook group. It's a great place to ask questions and get support as you build and grow your aromatherapy or holistic therapy business. And to get some fantastic aromatherapy tips and information.

 Restless Legs Recipe

1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

2 teaspoons of Rosewater

2 teaspoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

7 drops of Lavender

3 drops of Peppermint or 3 drops of Lemongrass.

This is not suitable for children, pregnant women or anyone with sensitive skin.

For pregnant women omit the essential oils, for those with sensitive skin and for children over 1 year old and under 12, use 5 drops of Lavender only.

And if you'd like to learn how to make your own fabulous aromatherapy products, check out my Lotions & Potions Course

Recipe for headaches that are caused or aggravated by hormonal imbalance

20 ml (2 teaspoons) of a vegetable oil such as sweet almond oil

For adults (over 12 years), who don't have sensitive skin and are not pregnant use 8 drops in total of essential oil

2 drops of Bergamot essential oil

2 drops of Lavender essential oil

2 drops of Cypress essential oil

2 drops of Geranium essential oil

For anyone under 12 years old and over 1 year old, or who has sensitive skin, use 4 drops in total of essential oil in 20 ml (4 teaspoons) of vegetable oil.

1 drop of Bergamot essential oil

1 drop of Lavender essential oil

1 drop of Cypress essential oil

1 drop of Geranium essential oil

The recipe is not suitable for pregnant women. Also don't use Bergamot on skin that will be exposed to bright sunlight or a sunbed within 48 hours.

Storage

Keep it in a dark glass or ceramic container, away from light and heat

To use

Apply ite to the forehead, under the nose and on the back of the neck and if possible the shoulders and upper back.

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're  very welcome to join my free Facebook group. It's a great place to ask questions and get support as you build and grow your aromatherapy or holistic therapy business. And to get some fantastic aromatherapy tips and information.

Benzoin is a wonderful essential oil for

• Dry & chapped skin and lips
• Respiratory conditions
• Anxiety & stress
• Pain

Recipes in the episode

1. Moisturiser

2 tsp (10 ml) of unscented  moisturiser

4 drops of Benzoin (for people who are over 12, are not pregnant, or frail and who do not have sensitive skin)

2 drops of Benzoin (for people who are over 1 year old and under 12, are pregnant, or frail and who have sensitive skin)

          2.  Lip balm for dry/chapped lips

1 teaspoon of extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil (non fractionated, solid version)

2 drops of Benzoin essential oil (for people who are over 12, are not pregnant, or frail and who do not have sensitive skin)

1 drop of Benzoin (for people who are over 1 year old and under 12, are pregnant, or frail and who have sensitive skin)

Melt the coconut oil by putting in in a small container in a bowl of hot water. Pour it into a small dark glass or ceramic container and add the essential oil.

           3. Chest rub for respiratory conditions 

1 teaspoon of castor oil

1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil

4 drops of Benzoin  (for people who are over 1 year old and under 12, are pregnant, or frail and who have sensitive skin)

2 drops of Benzoin (for people who are over 1 year old and under 12, are pregnant, or frail and who have sensitive skin)

           4. Bath Oil for anxiety

2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil

2 drops of Benzoin  and 2 drops of Sweet Orange (for people who are over 1 year old and under 12, are pregnant, or frail and who have sensitive skin)

1 drop of Benzoin and 1 drop of sweet orange (for people who are over 1 year old and under 12, are pregnant, or frail and who have sensitive skin)

To learn more about creating a fabulous range of natural aromatherapy products check out my Lotions & Potions course

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're  very welcome to join my free Facebook group. It's a great place to ask questions and get support as you build an

Recipe for facial mist for menopause

1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

2 teaspoons of rosewater (or witch hazel)

1 drop of Grapefruit essential oil

2 drops of Cypress essential oil.

2 drops of Geranium essential oil,

1 drop of Rose essential oil. 

Close your eyes and spray on your face as required, at least once a day.

* For anyone with sensitive skin use 4 drops of essential oil, or 1 per teaspoon of the aloe vera gel/rosewater mix. 

* Don't use Geranium, Cypress or Rose during pregnancy.

Recipe for reducing odour in trainers

1 teaspoon of baking soda

2 drops of Cypress essential oil.

Sprinkle into the trainers, leave overnight and discard. 

Here's the links to the resources I mention in the podcast:-

In my book, A Step By Step Guide To Aromatherapy For Common Ailments, you'll find over 30 easy but powerful recipes for 30 common physical ailments. The book is available on Amazon in kindle and paperback.

Learn how to nourish your skin, life your mood and boost your health in this video course which includes some of my favourite recipes including Cranky Day blend, Pain & Infection Zapper and lots more. The course is available with lifetime access for just €27.

You're  very welcome to join my free Facebook group. It's a great place to ask questions and get support as you build and grow your aromatherapy or holistic therapy business. And to get some fantastic aromatherapy tips and information.