Blending essential oils for aromatic and therapeutic purposes. There are two approaches on how to blend essential oils. When you decide to blend few essential oils stricktly because of the scent, this would mean you did it for aromatic purposes. A blend that you make i.e. because you want to diffuse a stimulating and refreshing…
In Sanskrit , the name of Root Chakra is Muladhara, where Mula means “root” and adhara means “support” or “base”. The journey through the chakras begins with the root chakra. It reflects the degree to which we feel connected to the earth or feel grounded in our daily life and activities. Root chakra location: The…
What Is Foot Care? Foot care involves all aspects of preventive and corrective care of the foot and ankle. Aromatherapy treatments such as foot massage and bath soak with essential oils allows you to have healthy and beautiful feet. It also means you can take care of your feet naturally. In the last few years, I noticed that when I…
Fruit enzymes such as Bromelain and Papain provide the skin with thorough exfoliation benefits, but here at Shamama Therapy, I took it a step further and included Aloe Vera Powder to nourish and moisturise your skin at the same time. Kaolin Clay serves as a wonderful cleansing base for all skin types, even the most…
If you are looking for a natural solution to help minimise and possibly prevent stretch marks, then plant oils and essential oils are what you need. They moisturise and nourish the skin, improve firmness and elasticity, and make your skin smell and feel beautifully. What Causes Stretch Marks ? Stretch marks are a form of…
Aromatic bath can affect us in variety of ways. Firstly, the pleasing fragrance to the nose of the essences used will please the spirit. Secondly, essential oils work on your mind and body through skin absorption and inhalation. “Here first she bathes, and round her body pours Soft oils of fragrance and ambrosial showers The…
Aromatherapy and wellness are a perfect match. Aromatherapy takes holistic approach encompassing the whole body, mind and spirit to enhance an individual’s innate healing process. It is about preventing illness, as much as maintaining and promoting general health. Wellness is defined as “an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and…
If you can’t keep your hands off your growing baby bump, there is a good reason to be doing that. In 2015, researchers at Dundee University in Scotland found that babies respond powerfully to belly touches. So keep rubbing that beautiful bump, as I cannot think of a better way for you to connect with your baby. The Benefits…
Eczema relief and its treatment is something that a lot of people is looking for. I will never forget a child brought to me by desperate parents looking for help. Their child scratched his skin so much, that there were visible signs of it on his whole body. The skin was red, dry, inflamed and…
PREGNANCY AND ESSENTIAL OILS Jane Buckle, RN (Buckle, 2015) states; “There are no records of abnormal fetuses or aborted fetuses as a result of the normal use of essential oils, either by inhalation or by topical application.” When discussing pregnancy and essential oils safety we should put aside a small group of essential oils which should never…
