A luxurious facial serum for women over 40! by Jade Shutes This facial serum was formulated for our new online Organic & Dynamic Body Care Products Certification Program. (We currently have a special offer for this course through August 1st) Our luxurious facial serum has become my favorite facial serum. It is awesome! It [...]
Daucus carota Macerated Oil written by: Jade Shutes I have often wondered about how carrot was macerated and so decided to try to make it myself from vegetable to macerated oil. The journey has taken months, a bit of research, several batches of carrots, patience and lots of eager anticipation. Still there is another method [...]
The Cleaning Power of Essential Oils; Cleaning Your Home Aromatically Written by: Nikki Loscocco-VanZandt B.A., LMT Introduction While studying aromatherapy I became intrigued with the idea of using essential oils to clean my home. I thought “ why not” use essential oils to clean with as they contain antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties [...]
Written by: Marika Fleri Especially dedicated to close friends who lost someone dear throughout the past year and to my Daddy Anthony Balzan who still lives in me and my children. Grief, a single word: A short word to describe an abyss of emotions. A deep excruciating pain, deep in the pit [...]
The Basics of Making Tinctures Every year we make up a batch or two of the herbs which grow around us and herbs we have planted in the garden. Last year we made tinctures of Melissa, Boneset, German chamomile, Passion flower, Thyme and Calendula. This picture was taken last year when we completed our tincture [...]
by Jade Shutes Over the last few months I have begun to incorporate some of the teaching I received over the last two years from Arjun Das and Melanie Sachs. Although I have been practicing all of these techniques, it has only be recently that I made a commitment to daily practice. It has now [...]
By Radha Crawley, LMT, Certified Ayurvedic Educator The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and [...]
I just received the book “The Encyclopedia of Herbs” by Arthur Tucker and Thomas Debaggio. Great book with lots of interesting information. According to the authors and in agreement with Millers (see previous entry) writings: The true P. graveolens is similar to P. radens but it is not now in general cultivation. They state that [...]
Beautiful day today. I have been meaning to catch up with our personal supply of aromatic products and today presented itself with time to create and play. Creating an aromatic and herbal sugar scrub Goal: to create an aromatic sugar scrub for the body using both plant material and essential oils in the sugar. First, [...]
The Pelargonium Issue: A rose pelargonium by any other name would smell just as sweet! Written by Jade Shutes I recently submitted our Geranium monograph to be printed in a new journal called: The International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy. This journal is being created by Lora Cantele, past president of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. [...]
written by: Jade Shutes About Rosacea “Rosaceae is an odd disorder which seems to defy understanding…” (Dr. Ronald Marks, cited by DelRosso 2012) Rosacea (pronounced “roh-ZAY-sha”) is a chronic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the facial skin and is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Rosacea tends to affect adults (after 30 years of age) and [...]
Last year we launched our first E-book devoted to Calendula. Learn how to make herbal infusion, wound salve, mouth wash, cream, diaper rash powder and much more in our Calendula e-book. About Calendula
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Potentials of Essential oils
Guest Blog written by: Elaine Mueller RN, HN-BC (Holistic Nurse, Board Certified) When I walk into a room full of people, my first response is to observe everyone before interacting. Then, as I notice one person I feel drawn to, I walk over to her/him and begin to strike up a conversation. I prefer this [...]
This is from one of our advanced Aroma201 students. We alter name of client and leave out practitioners name for confidentiality. CASE STUDY FORM Client hx and presenting problems: Monica is a 10 year old has been suffering for years with eczema. Has been very hard for Monica to make friends and feel comfortable around [...]
Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) Stapf syn. Andropogon citratus DC. ex Nees Taxonomy West Indian Lemongrass: Cymbopogon citratus (DC. ex Nees) Stapf syn. Andropogon citratus DC. ex Nees East Indian Lemongrass: Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud) J.F. Watson Common names: Lemongrass, West Indian lemongrass (C. citratus), East Indian Lemongrass (C. flexuosus), Citronella, Sanskrit: Bhu-trna (earth [...]
What to do when you have very dry (an excess of vata) skin? Body butters to the rescue. Body butters are not creams or lotions but rather a combination of emollient and nutrient rich ingredients that feed the skin valuable oil and in this case delicious organic cocoa to boot! There are many ways to [...]
The East-West School is pleased to announce it is now a CE Provider with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy! Gain your CE hours and learn how to integrate dynamic Aromatherapy into your practice. For a complete listing of CE hours, see http://theida.com/about-the-school/certification-and-ce-hours Dynamic Aromatherapy Education Courses at the East-West School for Herbal and Aromatic [...]
Aromatherapy education is an invaluable investment in your life, health, and career. To become certified in aromatherapy the East-West School for Herbal and Aromatic Studies is offering a wide range of live classes this year from the east coast to the west. Here is our current line up of classes being offered. For further information [...]
by Jade Shutes This is not my typical researched or referenced article. Just a shared experience from a mother (me) about dealing with an acute ear infection (Otitis media) in my 5 year old son, Soren. Last Thursday evening my son woke up at around midnight crying saying that his tongue hurt. I was up [...]
