The English Aromatherapist

There are so many myths about essential oils and aromatherapy. Of course, some issues will always be a matter of opinion. Many things are not purely black and white. I am NOT here to say I know it all!

 

But there are some myths that keep circulating round. When we hear them, it’s not always easy to quickly find articles or links to back up our claims.

 

I thought it would be easy to gather a collection of links in one place, for quick answers to those common myths we hear every day.

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One of the most common objections to aromatherapy is the belief that it has no scientific basis, and therefore should not be taken seriously as a credible treatment.

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If you’re a regular Facebook user, you’ll probably have noticed that conversations on there can get pretty heated, to say the least. A friendly post can descend into flame wars in a matter of minutes.

 

As essential oil popularity explodes, so does the amount of unauthorised information. We’re now facing information overload from an array of conflicting sources – much of it inaccurate, unsafe or outright dangerous.

 

I’ve previously written about what to do when we see bad advice, but I thought it would be useful to talk about logical fallacies and how they relate to aromatherapy advice.

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WOW so many of you have already upgraded to the Premium version of my Essential Oil Blending app!

 

I just want to say a big THANK YOU! I really appreciate all your comments and lovely feedback since launching it a few weeks ago.

 

If you haven’t upgraded yet, let me tell you about some of the benefits:

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It’s Aromatherapy Awareness Week!

 

In 2017, #AromatherapyAwarenessWeek is 12-16^th June – as declared by the IFA (International Federation of Aromatherapists), who coordinate the event.

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I’ve decided to write about a topic that often crops up on social media – essential oil quality. Or, more specifically, why not all “essential oils” are made equal.

 

This is a potentially thorny issue, which never fails to provoke a heated debate. Online conversations can quickly descend into arguments, and it’s not always easy to differentiate between fact and fiction.

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With so much online information at our fingertips, it can be difficult to know where to begin using essential oils. As a member of several aromatherapy-related Facebook groups, I regularly come across posts from beginners asking “Where do I start?!”

 

Perhaps you like the idea of essential oils, but aren’t sure how to get going? Maybe you’ve bought a few oils, but feel confused and overwhelmed by online advice? Are you frustrated by all the mixed messages and feel ready to throw the towel in?!

 

Don’t worry! Everyone starts off a beginner. I wanted to put together some tips and links for any newbies out there who are feeling a little lost in what often feels like a quagmire of contradictory information.

 

I’ll try to keep it as succinct as possible, because the last thing you need right now is to be bombarded with yet MORE “stuff” to read…

 

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One of my favourite new features in my updated Essential Oil Blending app is the dilution calculator! This is a FREE feature that’s available to all users.

 

This handy tool lets you easily work out the dilution percentage of any blend – from any angle! Whether you’re starting with the number of drops, or starting from your required percentage.

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