Aromatherapy for Body, Mind & Spirit

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Summary: Great book with many worthwhile recipes!
Review: I love this book and find myself referring to it often, for myself and to share some of the recipes with friends and family. It has more varied blends, recipes and applications than any other book I have found so far, and like it says, for mind AND body uses. Many blends are "off the beaten track" like ones for such things as introspection, mental awareness, weight loss, etc., as well as the usual stress relief, meditation, sleep, etc. And there are numerous ways listed to use these applications instead of just in massage or oil diffusers. While this book may not focus as much on the scientific aspect of aromatherapy as others do, this is not a bad thing - it does focus on the practical, everyday and down-to-earth uses for aromatherapy, which is what I was looking for rather than the dry scientific stuff that I can find elsewhere. I wanted a book I could use, not one I'd read and then sit on the shelf gathering dust. I think this is a very valuable reference to suppliment anyone's aromatherapy library. Worth every penny.

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Summary: EASED MY ASTHMA SUFFERING!!
Review: I'm brand spanking new to using aromatherapy. I decided to explore the subject because I realized I had a highly developed sense of smell and how it affected my life on the daily basis. After skimming through this book for a few days I was stricken with asthma due to seasonal changes. Having suffered from this condition all of my adult life, I know how hard it is to gain control of my breathing after numerous attacks. AFTER seeking medical attention to bring my condition under control I started using the deep breathing formulas for the diffusor. I was surprised by how quickly it penetrated. After a few days of bedrest and this formula, I was able to return to work and normal activities. Before I would be housebound for at least 10-14 days. I highly recommend this book and look forward to seeing what else it has to offer.

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Summary: EASED MY ASTHMA SUFFERING!!
Review: I'm brand spanking new to using aromatherapy. I decided to explore the subject because I realized I had a highly developed sense of smell and how it affected my life on the daily basis. After skimming through this book for a few days I was stricken with asthma due to seasonal changes. Having suffered from this condition all of my adult life, I know how hard it is to gain control of my breathing after numerous attacks. AFTER seeking medical attention to bring my condition under control I started using the deep breathing formulas for the diffusor. I was surprised by how quickly it penetrated. After a few days of bedrest and this formula, I was able to return to work and normal activities. Before I would be housebound for at least 10-14 days. I highly recommend this book and look forward to seeing what else it has to offer.

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Summary: Useful and easy to follow with only one flaw
Review: This is an easy-to-read, comprehensive guide for those wishing to learn about the various uses of essential oils, what they are, and what they cure. The last section of the book, where more extensive information is given about each essential oil (scent, uses, and cautions), is especially useful to "intermediates" who wish to begin creating their own recipes and blends. The only drawback is that some 70 oils are introduced and used in the recipes in the book, which means a beginner who wants to experiment with these recipes will have to spend an exorbitant amount of money to get started. I definitely recommend it for someone who knows a bit about oils and already has an EO inventory of their own.