The Aromahead Blog - Aromatherapy Education and Resources

Going to the emergency room is never fun. So it’s understandable that  when Randy Merrill found himself there, he began to feel stressed and anxious. Fortunately, his wife Therese was with him. She had a Lavender inhaler, and suggested that he do some deep breathing with it to help him feel more balanced and calm. Randy told me, “Within minutes, my blood pressure dropped and I felt much calmer. We repeated this inhalation several times with the same calming result over the ensuing hours. I decided that I needed to know more about how and why the essential oils worked on the body.” […]

I’ll bet it has not been long since you watched a video on YouTube and learned something. Or maybe you have recently taken in a documentary that expanded your knowledge. Watching videos is simply a great way to learn! And that means MAKING videos is a great way to teach! I can tell you from my personal experience, this is 100% true when it comes to Aromatherapy. I have such a great time making Aromatherapy video for Aromahead Institute’s YouTube channel—and it is a wonderful way for me to interact with people and build a community of like-minded people. […]

Quick—what are some of your favorite Aromatherapy blogs? I can think of a few right off the top of my head! Mommypotamus Aromatics International The Aromahead Blog (of course, haha!) These blogs all share information about essential oils, but each has it’s own focus. The Aromahead Blog is all about sharing inspiring essential oil stories, recipes for creating your own products and in-depth education. Aromatics International also shares a lot of recipes and education about the essential oils they sell—and their focus includes hydrosols, carriers, and other ingredients. […]

What can you do as an Aromatherapist? There is so much opportunity! If you’re thinking of starting an Aromatherapy career by creating your own product line, I have a big tip that could help you. First, I want to say . . . this is a great idea! I have been involved in the Aromatherapy profession since the 1990s, and I have seen the way this industry is growing. The “Aromatherapy boom” is amazing! I can remember a time when knowing about essential oils was very specialized knowledge—not everybody understood what they were (or even knew they existed!) And now? […]