Seasonal Allergies

Now that the weather has started to warm up, at least around the Lower Mainland I am seeing more and more people whose seasonal allergies have started up again.

I did address this in Spring of 2008 but it is worth looking at again. There is the article with the Blends for Hay Fever while the article on Hay Fever on my website has lots of good information about this condition. As I say in this article:

An oil which I have found to be particularly effective in dealing with the symptoms of hay fever is Tanacetum annum commonly called Blue Tansy. Not to be confused with regular tansy which is Tanacetum vulgare which is NOT used in aromatherapy at all.

Consider the symptoms that are being experienced with the hay fever and then tweak your blends accordingly for instance oils such as eucalyptus, lavender, spike lavender, ravintsara and myrtle can be useful for sneezing and runny noses. German chamomile is helpful because of its anti-allergenic properties. Niaouli and ravintsara have excellent immunostimulant and restorative properties.

There are a number of different ways to use the oils and you can see some of these in the Newsletter Ways in which Essential Oils can be Used, however one of my favorite ways for this condition is to make up a personal inhaler for the person to use when ever they need it. I know that Spring has really got into full force when my son requests his inhaler. I generally just put in Tannacetum annum in it for him. He seems to like to carry it around with him most of the time as it really helps with his symptoms, and as his is a grown man I think that's saying something!

Easter is not that far away and if you are thinking of creating any special Easter Aromatic Gifts you might consider purchasing our ebook Aromatic Gifts for All Ages and All Seasons.
Other E-books currently available:
Infant Massage,
Subtle Aromatherapy,
Aromatic Lords and Ladies of the Zodiac, an exercise in energetic blending .
The Hawkins Protocol

Workshops for 2010
These are offered once a month, generally the third weekend of the month so follow the link and browse through the offerings for 2010.

March 20
Advanced Massage Techniques
$150.00 plus GST
Prerequisites: some training in bodywork

As always the self-directed home study Aromatherapy Courses are available. When you are ready they are only a click away, a click that will lead you into a world filled with information, self-growth and delight! Perhaps they will be a gift you give yourself this year!

If you don't want something as formal as a course perhaps you'll find what you are looking for in one of our E-books or our Aroma Massage DVD.