Aromatherapy Lifestyle aims to make the art of aromatherapy as easy and understandable as possible, so that everyone can introduce the benefits of this gentle yet powerful healing art into their daily lives.

Aromatherapy is the systematic use of volatile plant oils known as essential oils for the treatment or prevention of disease. It is a form of complementary therapy designed to treat the whole person and not just the symptom or disease by assisting the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself.

On this site we reveal exactly how aromatherapy can help keep you in the best of health and looking good with loads of expert recipes, essential oil profiles, health and beauty tips, plus all the latest news from the world of aromatherapy. And since aromatherapy crosses over into other related areas of natural medicine and healing, we cover lots of related subjects too.

You are encouraged to interact with us by leaving a comment or question about the articles, and wherever possible the authors will post a reply. If you can think of subjects that you would like to see covered in future articles then just let us know and we will do our best to include those too.

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In the fast paced world that we live in today it can be very easy to neglect our health and wellbeing without really noticing. We’re so busy racing through our daily lives fulfilling responsibilities to family, friends, work and attending social engagements that we often don’t have the energy left to look after ourselves properly. It’s hardly surprising that so many of us are tired and run down, and don’t really enjoy life to the full.
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Every woman knows that her hands show the true signs of her age, no matter how much facial cosmetic surgery she may have invested her money in! So it is vitally important to keep your hands feeling soft, smooth and looking good.

Our hands have a tendency to become dry and chapped during the long winter months, especially when it’s bitterly cold first thing in the morning and late at night. That’s why at this time of year we should spend some extra time and effort using aromatherapy to protect and rejuvenate these most age-revealing parts of our body. Read more…

There are over 60 species of annuals, non-woody perennials and shrubs known collectively as ‘basil’. In addition, there are almost 100 cultivars and their various sub-species which display a vast range of physical and chemical variations (chemotypes), often causing confusion to all concerned!
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As the chilly winter weather continues it’s hardly surprising that almost every other person you meet seems to be sniffling and coughing with the misery of a cold or flu. Given the fact that there are up to 200 types of virus groups circulating at this time of year, it is hardly surprising that sooner or later you will eventually succumb to one of them.
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Since the days of the ancient Egyptians, sweet-smelling fragrant oils have been used by many civilizations to enhance health, beauty, fertility, virility and of course, love. The Greeks learned from the Egyptians how to produce and employ medicinal oils, and they extended their uses even further by turning massage and bathing into an exquisite and sensual art-form!
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Sweet marjoram is a frost-tender perennial plant which can grow to a height of 60 centimetres (24 inches), producing oval leaves and pale or dark pink-purple flowers. These flowers are small but plentiful and form in spiky clusters, blooming between June and September. It is a warm climate plant, preferring lots of sun and well-drained soil.
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How long do essential oils keep before they lose their healing qualities?

That’s a very good question, and one that crops up a lot on our Customer Helpdesk. Unfortunately, like so many questions in life it’s not as straightforward to answer as you might think . . .

Having invested hard-earned money in your essential oils, it certainly makes sense to look after them properly to ensure their therapeutic properties are not Read more…

Now that winter is in full swing it is not uncommon to find ourselves wanting to stay in bed that little bit longer to keep snug and warm. I must admit, it’s certainly much easier to get out of bed on a bright summers morning than it is when it’s cold, dark and raining outside. And on top of all that, the colder weather brings with it the misery of blocked noses, cold feet, aching joints - and summer seems so very, very far away. . . . . .
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After many years of searching for a good quality massage training DVD that offered value for money, last year we finally found one and introduced ‘Back and Neck Massage Made Easy!’ which has proven very popular. But some customers wanted more.

Learning to do a back and neck massage just wasn’t enough, they said, - ‘We want to learn how to do a full body massage!’ So this month we are pleased to introduce ‘Complete Body Massage Made Easy!’, which meets the same high standards as the first DVD because it was produced by the same company. Read more…