Easy Aromatherapy Remedies for Everyday Relief

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils for health and wellness.  Using plant oils in this way is an ancient and traditional practice.

A common misconception regarding aromatherapy is that any scent that smells good carries aromatherapeutic properties. True aromatherapy is derived from essential oils, which are distilled from different plant parts such as the roots, flowers and leaves.  The molecules in these oils interact with scent receptors in the nose, sending a nerve impulse to the brain and creating their effect.

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Zuri’s Starcast for August 2010

Happy Birthday Leo! Unleash the power of the lioness within, that fiery goddess that opens the door to personal creativity, self identity and strength through August 22. The sun is burning brightly in Leo, spotlighting our focus on self love and reclaiming power that may have been given away to others last month. July had many on an emotional roller coaster, taking care of everyone else’s needs but likely neglecting our own. This month requires a time of self-care where the primary theme is tending to our bodies, our health and how we can transform ourselves into new versions of the people we are today.

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