Table of Contents

Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty
  • Acknowledgements … 3
  • Contents … 5
  • Preface … 8
  • Foreword … 9
  • Introduction to Aromatherapy and Essential Oils … 10
  • How Aromatherapy Works … 10
  • Essential Oils … 12
  • Notes … 13
  • Chemical Constituents … 14
  • Ingestion of Essential Oils … 15
  • Spot Treatment … 15
  • Skin Irritation … 15
  • History of Aromatherapy … 16
  • Extraction of Oils … 22
  • Carrier Oils … 26
  • Carrier Oils: a - Z of Therapeutic Properties and Other Benefits … 36
  • Blending Carrier Oils … 39
  • Formulations and Measurements … 41
  • Calculation of Essential Oil Drops In Carrier Oil … 42
  • Maximum Exposure … 43
  • Essential Oil Drops Equivalent to Millilitres … 43
  • Essential Oils: Drops for Adults … 43
  • Blending Essential and Carrier Oils … 45
  • Combinations of Number of Drops … 45
  • Formulation Tables … 46
  • Basic Kit … 48
  • Aromatherapy Charts … 49
  • Essential Oils … 50
  • Toxic Oils … 50
  • Principle Known Constituent (Pkc) … 50
  • Essential Oils vs. Herbs … 50
  • Alphabetical List of Essential Oils … 50
  • Summary of Essential Oils, Their Properties and Effects … 102
  • Grouping of Essential Oils … 107
  • Hazardous Oils and Oils That Should beUsed With Caution … 109
  • Conditions: Essential Oils That Should beUsed With Caution … 111
  • Treatment Variations … 112
  • Adults’ Baths … 113
  • Air Sprays … 115
  • Burners … 116
  • Compress … 117
  • Essential Oils for General Conditions … 118
  • Formulations for General Conditions … 131
  • Psychological Effects of Essential Oils … 146
  • Essential Oils vs Psychological Conditions … 146
  • Psychological Conditions vs Essential Oils … 147
  • Circulatory System and Essential Oils … 151
  • Chemical Constituents of Essential Oils … 157
  • Botany … 172
  • Purity and Adulteration … 174
  • Common Adulterations of Essential Oils … 176
  • Olfaction … 178
  • Fragrance and Beauty … 179
  • Perfumes … 179
  • Bath Oil … 182
  • Bath Salts … 183
  • Hand Cream … 184
  • Creams for General Conditions … 186
  • Facial Cream … 189
  • Exfoliation Cream … 190
  • Beauty Care … 192
  • Hair Care … 193
  • Especially for Men … 193
  • Application of Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Aromatherapy … 194
  • Massage … 194
  • Preparing for a Massage and Important Points to Remember … 195
  • Contra-Indications to Massage … 196
  • Code of Ethics … 198
  • Consultation Summary of Professionalism and Ethics … 199
  • Treatment Plan … 201
  • Treatment and Consultation Duration … 202
  • Elimination and Symptoms … 203
  • Clinic Requirements … 204
  • Case History Form … 205
  • Cleaning the Feet … 209
  • Massage Procedure: Adults … 210
  • Massage Procedure: Adults - Graphics … 214
  • Stance and Towel Technique … 243
  • Pregnancy … 244
  • Essential Oils and Pregnancy … 245
  • Essential Oils Suitable for Pregnancy During Pregnancy … 247
  • Essential Oils to be Used With Caution … 248
  • Essential Oils to be Avoided In Pregnancy … 249
  • General Guidelines for the Use of Oils During Pregnancy … 249
  • Application of Essential Oils … 249
  • Carrier Oils and Pregnancy … 251
  • Massage Formulation Table for Pregnancy and Lactation … 252
  • Bath Formulation Table for Pregnancy and Lactation … 253
  • Massage: Pregnant Women … 254
  • Massage Procedure: Pregnancy … 255
  • Massage: Labour … 256
  • Massage Procedure: Labour … 258
  • Postnatal Care … 259
  • General Conditions of Pregnancy and Post-Pregnancy … 260
  • Massage Procedure: Pregnancy - Graphics … 262
  • Massage Procedure: Labour - Graphics … 267
  • Babies and Aromatherapy … 269
  • Important Points for a Successful Massage … 269
  • Oils Suitable for Baby Massage … 270
  • Essential Oils Suitable for Babies … 271
  • Essential Oils Unsuitable for Babies … 271
  • Massage Procedure: Babies … 272
  • Babies’ Baths … 274
  • General Conditions for Babies … 274
  • General Conditions for Toddlers … 276
  • Massage Procedure: Babies - Graphics … 278
  • Children and Aromatherapy … 286
  • Essential Oils Suitable for Children … 286
  • Essential Oils to be Used With Caution … 286
  • Essential Oils to be Avoided … 286
  • Essential Oil Drops for Young Children and Adolescents … 287
  • Essential Oils for Children - Recommended Drops … 288
  • Children’s Baths … 289
  • Massage: Children … 289
  • Massage Procedure: Children … 290

 

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You Become What You Eat

PREFACE................................................................................. 10

FOREWORD........................................................................... 14

INTRODUCTION THE CAUSE OF DISEASE.................... 19

 

CHAPTER 1

            NUTRIENTS................................................................ 24

PROTEIN...................................................................... 24

CARBOHYDRATES..................................................... 27

FATS ............................................................................ 28

FIBER ........................................................................... 34

WATER ........................................................................ 35

VITAMINS AND MINERALS..................................... 36

CELL (TISSUE) SALTS................................................ 53

 

CHAPTER 2

            GUIDELINES TO HEALTHY EATING.................... 60

GENERAL ADVICE..................................................... 60

FOODS TO AVOID...................................................... 71

 

CHAPTER 3

            PREGNANCY.............................................................. 82

DIET # 1: PREGNANCY.............................................. 84

 

CHAPTER 4

            BABIES........................................................................ 88

 

CHAPTER 5

            TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN          92

TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS.......................... 92

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN....................... 93

DIET # 2: WHEAT AND SUGAR CONTROLLED DIET FOR CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES    97

 

CHAPTER 6

            ADOLESCENTS........................................................ 103

            ACNE……………………………………………....104

 

CHAPTER 7

            ADULTS..................................................................... 106

ACID/ALKALINE....................................................... 106

ACID AND ALKALINE FOODS............................... 110

DIET # 3: ACID/ALKALINE  DIET............................ 113

FOOD COMBINING.................................................. 125

 

CHAPTER 8

            SENIORS................................................................... 128

 

CHAPTER 9

            CONVALESCENTS.................................................. 131

 

CHAPTER 10

            DETOXIFICATION.................................................. 132

DIET # 4:   DETOXIFICATION  DIET....................... 132

 

CHAPTER 11

            OBESITY.................................................................... 135

COMBATING OBESITY .......................................... .136

DIET # 5: 14-DAY NO CARBOHYDRATE DIET...... 137

EXERCISING AND ENDURANCE TRAINING…..150

THYROID DISORDERS............................................. 152

 

 

CHAPTER 12

            EATING DISORDERS............................................. 155

ANOREXIA NERVOSA............................................. 155

BULIMIA NERVOSA................................................. 157

 

CHAPTER 13

            LIFESTYLE DIETS................................................... 159

VEGETARIAN............................................................ 159

VEGAN...................................................................... 160

MACROBIOTIC ........................................................ 160

 

CHAPTER 14

            ALLERGIES,AND OTHER DIS-EASES RELATED TO A WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM         164

ALLERGIES AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM ............ 166

CHILDREN AND ALLERGIES.................................. 170

 

CHAPTER 15

CANDIDA ALBICANS............................................. 173

SYMPTOMS OF CANDIDA...................................... 175

WAYS OF FIGHTING CANDIDA............................. 178

GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN…………………... 182

DIET # 6: ALLERGY, CANDIDA AND IMMUNE SYSTEM DIET  189

 

CHAPTER 16

            GENETICALLY ENGINEERED (GE) FOODS...... 202

 

CHAPTER 17

            FOOD ADDITIVES................................................... 205

 

CHAPTER 18

            THE HISTORY OF CANNED FOOD..................... 220

 

APPENDIX............................................................................. 223

RECIPES..................................................................... 225

RECOMMENDED READING ................................... 252

 

INDEX.................................................................................... 253

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