9 Ways to Prepare for the New Year 2025 with Aromatherapy and Feng Shui
As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to refresh our spaces and our spirits. Combining the ancient art of…
Aromatherapy is a part of a holistic, natural approach to body, mind and spirit health. It involves the use of essential oils, in a controlled way. Aromatherapy with essential oils can provide drug-free healing and stress relief through massage/body oil, lotions and face creams, baths, steams and spritzers. Essential oils may provide an alternative If you’re worried about the safety and side effects of pharmaceuticals and household or environmental chemicals.
Essential oils are not cooking oils like olive oil, canola oil, or sesame oil. These are called fixed or base oils. They are different from essential oils. They feel oily to the touch and when they are exposed to air, they become rancid and do not evaporate. By contrast, essential oils are not oils, they do not leave an oily residue, they do not become rancid, and they evaporate readily. Essential oils are a volatile substance obtained from botanical raw material by either steam distillation or by cold pressing.
Stress and anxiety
Headaches and migraines
Insomnia
Pain relief
Muscular and joint aches and pains
Reduce inflammation
Relieve muscle spasms
And much more!
Wound healing
Aging skin
Scar reduction
Detoxification of skin
Increase circulation
Tone of skin
Hydration of skin
Emotional issues
Reduce stress and anxiety
Relieve muscle aches, pain and tension
Alleviate mental or physical fatigue
Stimulate circulation
Detox
Colds and flu
Sinus
Respiratory issues
Freshen rooms, provide an alternative to air freshener
Breathe easier
Soothe emotional stress
Room ambiance
Reduce stress or anxiety
Peaceful sleep
Increase alertness
Improve air quality
Reduce pathogens in air
With the help of a trained aromatherapist, essential oils can be used or custom blended in several ways to provide healing and relief:
Combine your favorite (vegetable or herbal) oil and essential oils.
Purchase unscented cream or lotion and add your own essential.
Add 2 to 12 drops (depending on the essential oil) to a bit of honey, whole milk, vegetable oil, sea salt, Epsom salts (or a combination of) to a tub full of water.
Put 3-7 drops of essential oil in a bowl of boiling water.
Put 10-15 drops of essential oil in an ounce of water. Shake well and spritz!
Remember, safety is always important!
Interested in learning more? Check out my Aromatherapy Classes.
Information provided on this website by The Red Phoenix is for personal information, personal interest and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or physician. We recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider if you have any health concerns whatsoever.
If you have any health problems or suffer from a chronic condition or are taking any medication you should always seek advice from your healthcare provider prior to using aromatherapy.
Please note that The Red Phoenix accepts no liability for misuse of essential oils or other products or for any reliance on the information provided by us via our website or other social media channels. Use of information provided in The Red Phoenix classes or website shall be at the users discretion and sole responsibility.