cite: Komori T, Fujiwara R, Tanida M et al. (1995). Effects of citrus fragrance on immune function and depressive states. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2 174-180. 
~ Bob Harris’s database. 

A mixture of orange, lemon and bergamot was used in a study on 20 depressed male inpatients on antidepressants.

The men were divided into 2 groups; one group received antidepressants (AD group) and the other group received antidepressants and was also exposed to fragrance (CF group).

The CF group medication was reduced weekly until their depression remitted (4-11 weeks). The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Self-Rating Depression Scale were used to evaluate psychiatric states.

Both scores were improved in both groups. By the end of eleven weeks, nine of the twelve patients in CF group had reduced their antidepressant drug intake to zero, whilst the other three 
had reduced their dosage by 50-75%.

However, all subjects in AD group still needed their usual doses of antidepressants at remission. Urinary cortisol and dopamine levels were significantly high in both groups before treatment, and both were reduced by treatment.

However, the levels were significantly lower in the CF group when compared to the AD group after treatment.

Citrus fragrance caused cell surface markers (CD4/8) values to return to the normal range more effectively than treatment with antidepressants alone. The fragrance also caused high values of Natural Killer cell activity return to almost the normal range.

The mean NK cell activity in the CF group was significantly high when compared to that in the AD group i.e. the citrus fragrance normalized abnormal values of indices of immune dysfunction (Komori et al 1995)

 

Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon.

~Denis Waitley

Aromatherapy and essential oils through research have been proven to be beneficial to aid in reducing stress, tension and depression simply by inhaling your favourite aromas.

Using inhalers that can be easily carried with you are invaluable~Disposable Inhalers are easily carried and are helpful with depression, anxiety, stress, headaches or chakra breathing. They can be used as a pick-me-up and energiser, or to relax and ground with equal success.  They have a shelf life of six months and cost $19.95.

The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.

~ Philipus Aureolus Paracelsus

‘Your Scents’ Webinar series, will be available to download at the low cost of $95.95 for a limited time only until the 30th of November2010 or the first 20 people to purchase the series.

This series includes 13 webinars (approximately 13 hours) covering the properties of 22 essential oils, recipes and how to use them, 4 videos demonstrating blending, compressing and foot baths and work sheets for each of the 22 essential oils.

13 webinars                      $450

Worksheets                       $20

Videos                              $40

That is a total of                $510

This is a jam packed series full of valuable information on Aromatherapy, don’t wait because this is a limited offer!

The first 10 people to purchase ‘Your Scents’ will also receive a bonus of another 5 essential oils that can be used for making your own Eau de Toilette.

To purchase ‘Your Scents’ Webinars series  contact Julie Nelson by email

julie@aromatiqueessentials.com.au  or

 http://aromatiqueessentials.com.au/your-scents/

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Is your skin dry ?

Rose hip oil is nourishing and will give your skin an extra boost ~ after cleansing hydrate with rosewater, simply spray on and leave. Then apply a few drops of rose hip oil to your finger pads and pat over your face , neck and declolletage then apply your moisteriser~

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Aromatique Essentials Face serum ~http://aromatiqueessentials.com.au/our-products/

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I have to write about my Aromatique Essentials first live webinar, it was fabulous! I had a great time, and from the comments received so did our participants.

Aromatherapy is such an amazing tool,we are blessed to have it available, to use for healing on all levels ‘Body, Mind and Soul’

What did we cover?

The properties and uses of basil and bergamot essential oils with lots of recipes and recommendations on how they can be used topically and via areal

sprays and inhalations.

We are going to up load a snippet for you all to see on Monday!

It doesn’t matter if you can not attend the live webinars as they will be available to download at you convenience and you will always have them to refer to, for as long as you like!

I welcome feed back and any questions you have in regards to the webinars.

Much love ‘n’ smiles always …

Julie

I will be starting my live webinar series next week on wednesday the 21st of July, at 7.30 on the dot.

You can register for one series to see what you think, and if your are wanting to do more you will be able to register for the whole 12 weeks at the offered cost. Your investment for the whole series is only $95.95

We cover 20 essential oils and how to create your own ‘Scents’, beauty products, first aid and more…

To register simple follow the link

http://aromatiqueessentials.com.au/your-scents/

Would you like to know the properties of 20 Essentials oils to use in your home or work place environment, learn how to make your own face, body and room sprays and more…

Well My Webinar series ‘Your Scents’ is just the place for you!

I look forward to sharing my passion with you…

http://aromatiqueessentials.com.au/your-scents/