Advanced Graduate Program (10-day chemsitry course) March and April

Have you ever heard of fun with Chemistry? I know to most of them chemistry sounds like colorful liquids in boiling point. How about making wonders with essential oils! This professional program will give you a complete insight to the chemistry, aroma and therapeutic uses of over 30 unique essential oils and more than 25 specific essential oil components, their structures, and therapeutic behaviors. Sounds like a MAGIC! Right? This workshop could be fun learning as you would get to experiment your ideas and blend your knowledge of aromatherapy to give birth to a new technique.

Eligibility criteria:
Certified Aroma-therapists or equivalent training who have an existing base of essential oils, medicinal blending and essential oil chemistry should opt for this course. A foundation is essential for detailed understanding of chemistry which would be taught in the class.




Venue:
This program is taking place in two different locations in order to cover maximum crowd possible. This is taking place in Sarasota, Florida and Ithaca, NY for over a period of 5 days.

Credentials:
• This 400-hour Scholar’s Program is an Alliance of International Aroma-therapists (AIA) approved program.
• This program is also approved in Florida by 70 Massage CEU’s and Nationally for 70 CEU’s.
At the end of the program, you will carry:
• Products worth $400 like body butters, essential oil inhalers, steam blends, bath salts, lotions, etc.
• One year free access to advanced database of research components and properties of essential oil worth $500.
• A 250 page manual.
• In depth knowledge on various Aromatherapy organizations and journals.
• Practical exposure to the use of 100 different therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Program overview:

• Detailed review of the chemical families.
• Advance study of the structures and behavior of the essential oils.
• Detail insight to the essential oils grown in different parts of the world like India, Madagascar, Nepal, Spain, Hungary, Brazil, Canada, etc.
• Research on the genes, Species and Chemotype of individual oil components.
• 10 case studies to enrich your knowledge.


Upcoming classes:

The classes are held in three sessions to cater to the feasibility and availability of the students interested in enrolling for the same.
• Mar 23-27, 2011 - 125 hours | Cost: $1,450 |
• Aug 24-28, 2011 - 125 hours | Cost: $1,450 |
• Mar 14-18, 2012 - 125 hours | Cost: $1,450 |

Instructor:

Andrea Butje, is a Clinical Aromatherapy Expert who is an author, instructor and a business owner. She owns a blog on essential oils and an educational newsletter called Essential News. She will be heading this program with her expertise.


Tuition Fee:

This Institute offers flexible mode of payment i.e. one can pay full amount ($1450) or a payment plan is also available for students. An initial deposit of $350 is a must to register for the course. The balance payment can be made according to the payment plan available. For further assistance, please contact Aromahead Institute

Aroma and Mind March 19 - 20, 2011

Growing importance of Aromatherapy in today’s world has made it very daunting to select the right school for learning’s and practice. Despite this, East-West School for Herbal and Aromatic Studies has made it very simple by designing various events and live classes as per an individual’s needs.

Aromas and Mind Certificate program will inspire one to integrate aromatherapy into his existing profession. This has been framed for professionals like massage therapists, estheticians, nurses, healthcare providers and individuals who are keen in exploring the benefits of essential oils. This certificate program is also designed into various advanced modules for people who would like to master in a particular subject matter.



This is a certified program by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and at the end of the program; one will be awarded with the Certificate of Achievement which will add on to his credentials.

Target audiences:

Students who are interested in learning the psychological and physiological impact of aromas on the mind thus upgrading themselves with the application of aromatherapy for emotional health and well being should take this program. This is an advance level training program.

Eligibility criteria:

A foundation of basic aromatherapy knowledge or an equivalent program is a must. This will help in better understanding of the specialized module.

Tutor:

Jade Shutes, is a graduate from Simmons College with a B.A. in Business Management. It was in England that she discovered her connection with the natural world. She was blessed to live in the country side where she developed her interest towards aromatherapy and has done wonders in the same field. Jade herself is an extensive wealth of information and acts as a mentor and an advisor to all her students constantly by staying in touch with them.

Class timings & Duration:

This certificate program is booked for March 19th & 20th. The timings stretched between 9.30am to 4.30pm. On the whole, it is a 14 hour learning session.

Fee:

This course has been customized keeping an individual’s constraints in mind. The tuition fee for this advance certificate module is $280.00 including the CEU’s. Review by EWSHAS graduate will cost you only $125.00 and a distance learning program will be charged only at $185.00. Payments can be done via paypal, check, credit card.
This fee is inclusive of learning manuals, handouts, exams and all blends and products made in the class.

Location:

These weekend classes are held at O’Malley and Potter, Country Village, Bothell, WA.

email info@theida.com for further info

Aroma- Herbalism March 20-25, 2011

Aroma-Herbalism is the art of healing people with the fragrance of the herbs. Each herb is said to have its own “material medica” which identifies the healing plants. For example: garden sage, lemon balm, etc. Herbs are strongly scented things which impart their medicinal value and healing effects to the patient. A perfect blend of herbs and essential oils are combined modalities for improving overall health.

Objective:

The theme of this workshop is to focus on the growing women’s health issues and supportive therapies such as stress reliving, chakra balancing and essential oil blending.



Venue:

Relax yourself in the paradise of Mexico during March 20th – 25th, 2011. Thoughtfully created, Guerrero, an authentic destination in Mexico offers you the opportunity of complete mind and body rejuvenation by pampering your day after the scheduled classes with a massage, a beach side walk, healthy Spa cuisine and an aromatic glass of wine at Present Moment Retreat Centre, Troncones Beach, North of Acapulco, Mexico.

Tutor:

An aromatherapist, educator, esthetician, massage therapist, founding member of the American Herbalists Guild and an Entrepreneur, Mindy Green is ruling the industry with 35 years of vast experience. She is a passionate writer and a lecturer who constantly thrive to learn the healing power of the plants and their essential oils. She believes in sharing her experiences through teaching, writing and consulting.

Class Schedule:

It is a five day luxurious workshop. Scheduled below is the detailed time table:

Sunday, March 20, 6:30-8:00pm -
Orientation and introductions; basics of herbalism and essential oil therapies.

Monday, March 21, 2:00-5:00pm -
Nourishing the nervous system with aroma-herbalism, supporting the adrenals, teas and aromatic baths, techniques for de-stressing, and more.

Tuesday, March 22, 2:00-5:00pm -
Formulations for PMS, cramps, yeast, menopause, uterine fibroids, post natal depression and other disorders related to women' health.

Wednesday, March 23, 2:00-5:00pm -
Principles of blending; chakra balancing; creating your own formulations.

Thursday, March 24, 10:00am-12:00pm -
Review, Q&A, facials and sharing of blends.

Optional Classes:

Greet your day with a gourmet breakfast followed by an interactive Present Moment Wellness Class. These classes are charged at $12 per class.
8:00am – Guided Meditation
9:00am – Vinyasa Yoga
1:00pm – Qigong
4:00pm – Gently Yoga
6:00pm – Sunset Dance and/or Drumming

Tuition fee:

The fee varies depending on the occupancy. A single occupancy is charged at $1395 whereas a double occupancy would cost around $995. The fee gives you the benefit of 5 nights stay at Oceanfront Bungalow, Aroma-herbalism workshop, 3 meals a day and one present moment Wellness class daily. Optional classes are also available at $12. The fee is exclusive of tax and transportation.

please goto http://www.presentmomentretreat.com to register.

Aromatherapy for Animals

Did you know that keepers at Devon's Paignton Zoo are using aromatherapy to simulate animals' minds and bodies?

When a men and a women can get carried away by fragrance, why not an animal? What a constructive way to pamper your animals let it be a lion too….. Perplexed? Environmental enrichment helps in keeping your pets and animals contented in captivity. Odor helps enrich any mammals’ life as most of them are scent oriented. We are here talking about controlling the animals mood and behavior with the help of Aromatherapy. Research shows that animals respond positively to scent. They get emotionally bonded with the trainer too. There are real lifetime trail projects too undertaken to stimulate the minds and bodies of the animals. One such trail project was taken at Paignton Zoo in Devon.


Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils extracted from a variety of plants to be applied externally and internally or inhaled. It has been noticed that big cats respond well to such alternative therapies.



A lioness at the zoo finds her best companion in the form of a pillow infused with peppermint oil, whereas a tapir, pampers herself with the luxurious back massage of almond oil. The senior zoo keeper says that they use these alternative therapies for physical and psychological benefits.

Though the essential oils used have a very few side effects, it is important to monitor such treatments. Such trail projects are administered by placing diluted fragrant oil drops around animals’ paddocks and pens. This creates varied responses from the patients. Lavender is considered as a relaxing agent for any human being but when it comes to cats, they get excited and the novelty gets them going. It has been seen that the cats tend to play with the hessian sack filled with hay when they are fragrances with a few drops of lavender oil. As the cats have very strong smell-sensitive cells in their nose and also an extra organ on the roof of their mouths, they generally tend to smell sharp.

Apart from the fragrance property of essential oils which stimulates mind and body, it is also used as a healing herb because of its medicinal property. Dry skins are treated with almond oil and water. All such reinforcement has enabled this zoo to bag many awards. They are constantly trying to stimulate mental and physical activity by techniques such as wind chimes and background music. Snack treat is a latest technique they are coming up with, in order to prevent any left out feeling to be occurred amongst other animals.

We have seen that essential oils, because of its therapeutic value are used to instigate and stabilize one’s moods and emotions, treat infections, modify immune responses and so on. Fragrance associated with the essential oils has the power to influence one’s emotions because they enter olfactory system which is directly connected to the limbic system of the brain, a region that controls the control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, hormone balance and so on. Aromatherapy has the property of healing a body, which can be practiced even at home.

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Detect Early Parkinson’s Disease with Aromatherapy

Does Aromatherapy can be used to diagnose Parkinson’s disease? I think that might be. Here is the research about how ability of someone's smell has something to do with Parkinson’s Diagnose.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the Central Nervous system disorder in the brain which results in difficulty in muscles movement. The muscle movements in any body are controlled with the help of a chemical called Dopamine which is secreted by the nerve cells in the brain. With the absence of dopamine, nerve cells are unable to send messages which results in loss of movement. This also affects the speech and mood of a person causing behavioral problems too. This disorder generally occurs after the age of 50 and the number of functions lost may vary.

It gets very tough for a health care provider to diagnose Parkinson’s disease at a very early stage. One can diagnose this disease based only on the symptoms and physical examination.



Though there is no cure for this disorder, the ultimate goal of a doctor is to control the symptoms. Lots of research is being carried out in this interest. One of the recent studies by Dr. Silke Nuber, speaks that her team has discovered an element which could be an important tool to sort people who are likely to develop this disease. She spoke about this tool in a conference which focuses on the ability of a person to smell.

This tool will help treat this disease at a very early stage. This experiment was first tested on transgenic mice where the alpha-syncline, protein which develops Parkinsonism was turned off. The mice initially showed signs of alpha-syncline in the olfactory bulb which resulted in smell related behavioral changes. The team was successful in meeting its chronic first stage i.e. developing the initial signs of PD of a human in that of mice.
The sense of smell in transgenic mice was noticed to be blocked. This expressed the variation in the dopamine levels of middle-aged mice to that of normal mice. An olfactorial dopamine deficit was observed without any additional abnormalities in the nigrostriatal pathway. The Nigrostriatal pathway controls the muscular movement in a body. Substantia nigra, located in the midbrain, starts losing dopaminergic neurons but these results only in the variation of smell behavior with the motor symptoms showing no change until the half of dopamine function is lost. This ability to trace the early symptoms of PD is a jackpot in treating the same.

A small variation in the above test was also done and carried out, namely, fear related smell test. In this test the mice were exposed to their predator’s smell but in vain, they showed less anxiety. A suppression in the sense of smell results in hyperactivity and increased exploratory behavior which in turn diminishes the anxiety and depressive signs. This is very natural to be found in the mice lacking sense of smell. As there as sings of depressiveness seen, it could be interesting to watch if an anti-depressive drug is cable of increasing the odour sensitivity in the parkinson’s patients.

A standardised test should be developed for testing the smell functions. Tests have not been done yet to check if the existing drugs used at a later stage in PD are effective at early stages of this disease. After all these tests, the diagnosis of PD should not solely depend on the motor symptoms. The olfactory detections should help in early diagnoses of PD and also strategizing different treatment methods for the same.

An efficient preclinical therapy can be developed by functional analysis paralleled to that of the behavioral studies in the mouse model. This therapy can be used to put a stop to the massive dopaminergic neurodegeneration that takes place in PD patients.

Aromatherapy for Arthritis

According to the trusted medical website, WebMD, there are over 100 different types of arthritis. In the United States alone, it is estimated that around 70 million people suffer from arthritis. The exact cause it unknown; it may be due to genetics, workplace conditions, age, or weight. Since there is no cure, the goal of treatment is to treat the pain; make the pain manageable. While most arthritis sufferers opt for a bottle of over-the-counter pain medication, you may want to try a different approach. You may want to try aromatherapy for arthritis.

While aromatherapy is just one of the many arthritis treatment options you have, it is one of the best to try. Costs are low and side effects are minimal. Aromatherapy is a holistic approach that involves scents derived from plants; it is all-natural.



Honestly, the only thing you need to worry about is an allergic reaction and this should not be a problem as you should be well-familiar with your allergies. What does this mean? It means that all men and women, both young and old, should give aromatherapy for arthritis a try.

In terms of managing the pain associated with arthritis, aromatherapy blends are typically made from pure essential oils. More recently, hydrosols and phytols have been used too. Some of the best oils used for treating arthritis pain and discomfort include lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, juniper, lemon, camphor, and camomile.

If this is your first time using aromatherapy for arthritis, it is important to know that these oils are all-natural and strong. You cannot and should not apply them directly to your skin. You must create a diluted mixture first. Your mixture should be composed of 97% of a base material and 3% of essential oils. As for that base, you can use a wide range of items including lotions, creams, water, and vegetable oil. A strong mixture or applying the oils directly to the skin will not reduce pain more or quicker; in fact, it poses a safety risk.

So what should you do with these aromatherapy oils once properly diluted? Apply to the affected area; this is the area in which you feel pain. You can also gently rub the oils onto your body’s pulse points. The oils enter the bloodstream once they are absorbed by the skin and pain relief will be on its way!

In short, if you suffer from the pain and discomfort associated with arthritis, you don’t have to suffer any longer. Aromatherapy for arthritis is not only affordable, but easy to set in motion. Most importantly, it is a safe and all-natural treatment option that comes with little to no side effects

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Migraine in women and its treatment through aromatherapy

Working women are more sustaining more stressful life than men. It is a very true because not only women have to manage the office works but also they have to take caring of their family while being in the home. It is obviously very hard to manage the file and paper works in office and children at a time. So women are the most common prey of migraine.

What is migraine and what are its symptoms?

Migraine is a kind of headache which has broader effect than the normal headache. Generally, people get confused and correlate headache and migraine in the same category but it is not like that. Headaches are somewhat related to tension type which remains for a shorter period but migraine has a high lethal effect and longevity than the normal headaches. Migraine attack consist of five phases namely, prodrome phase, aura phase, pain or headache phase, resolution phase and postdrome phase.




Prodrome phase is the most common one and almost half of the migraineurs are affected by it. Long time headache, nausea, loss in appetite, muscle pain, diarrhea, nausea and many more are the common symptoms of it.
In the case of aura phase, people suffer with neurological imbalances in the body. There will be also disturbances in vision and migraineurs generally see flashing lights, dazzling zigzag lines. Almost 20% of the all migraine victims are suffering with this.

During headache phase, severe head pain will arise which can’t be bearable. It occurs in one side of the brain and includes abnormal, distressing sensitivity to light. Abdominal pain, trembling, cold sweats diarrhea or poor balances are the other effects of it.

After the headache phase, resolution phase starts and remain there for several hours.

At the end the hangover phase or postdrome phase occurs. It will remain for several hours. During its attack, migraine victim feel tired. They can even face muscle aching and irritability too.

Treatment of migraine by aromatherapy

Aromatherapy, it is an alternate treatment for headache and migraine sufferers. This methodology use concentrated oils especially essential oils that are extracted from plants. A blend of the right oils in the right proportions will help to get ridding of these symptoms. The fresh scents of plants are very accurate in giving relief during migraine.


During migraine and headache the best possible essential oil is peppermint oil. It can work very effectively during nausea and can be used in conjunction too. For using peppermint oil, you need to dilute it with carrier oil like almond or jojoba. After the dilution, massage your forehead and back of your neck with the oil. You can even inhale the oil with the help of a diffuser for quick relief.

If you are in very much trouble due to headache then you can spray some rose oil over your face for instant relief. You even use Lavender oil during intense migraine. All you need to do is to take a warm bath with few drops of lavender oil in it. Lavender oil is having a lethal effect over stress and anxiety.
You can prepare the essential blend by yourself and it’s not very difficult to do that. Just choose the carrier oil that suits your skin most. Then choose the essential oils(s) based on the symptom. Thoroughly mix the both oils and place it in a brown or blue bottle. Give a gentle shake and keep it in cool place.

Summary

So thus we have seen the effects of migraine and an alternative way of its treatment by using aromatherapy. The uses of essential oils can really make a big difference in healing process but one should take care of few things. If you are pregnant or are undergoing medical treatment then avoid the uses of essential oils. Some migraine victims are very acute sensitive to odors and touch, so for them aromatherapy is not prescribed. But anyways it is one of the best alternate treatments and has showed some excellent results.

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