THE AUSSIES ARE COMING! 

AROMATHERAPY FROM DOWN-UNDER!!

We are extremely excited and proud to present 2 very rare and special course opportunities to take place on May 9^th and 10^th right here in Greensboro, NC. 

Jennifer Jefferies - an International Speaker and Consultant, Doctor of Naturopathy, Aromatherapist, Massage Therapist, Reflexologist,  Orthobionomist, Author, and Developer of the Aromatherapy Insight Cards - is coming north to offer 2 one day classes.  These classes are open to the public, and, for all you Massage and Bodywork Therapists, NCBTMB CE's are yours for the asking!  No prior knowledge of Aromatherapy required!

May 9^th, 2008 - CARE FOR THE CARE-GIVER

How many balls are you trying to juggle in the air at once?  Are you looking after everyone else and not yourself?  Have you had the energy and life sucked out of you?  This workshop will help you identify the signs of burnout and how to live from a place of prevention, integrate practical systems to prevent burnout, regain excitement for living and how to manage the "energy suckers" in your life.  You will learn emotional and physical ways to regain control and balance body systems, move and feed your body correctly and essential oils to restore tired brains and adrenals.  Jennifer's fun and enlightening presentation will make you laugh, learn and restore your love of life.  (7 NCBTMB CE's available to Massage and Bodywork Therapists.  )

May 10^th, 2008 - INTUITIVE AROMATHERAPY

We all know that we need to rebalance our lives and regain all that we are seeking in our lives.  The problem is that we are so busy and closed that we often do not allow ourselves to hear the answers arising from within ourselves.  Learning to trust intuition and letting it develop will aid us in finding the answers we seek.  We will explore using the Aromatherapy Insight Cards as a practical tool to tap into your intuition, develop your emotional awareness and increase your knowledge base as you learn the subtle uses of aromatherapy.  Come prepared to learn about yourself and how to utilize essential oils to heighten your intuition in your interactions with others and the importance of having factual knowledge to back up your hunches.  Get ready to experience the joy of tapping into that deeper knowledge you possess. (7 NCBTMB CE's available to Massage and Bodywork Therapists.) 

Jennifer's funny, warm and engaging style, along with her extensive knowledge will make these classes fun, exciting and informative and will add much to your personal and professional life.

Each class is scheduled from 9am to 5pm.  The cost for each day is $150 - OR SAVE $40 by registering for both days at $260.  To register, please call us at:  336.294.7727, or email Carole at carole@lovingscents.com.

Speaking of Australia...ANNOUNCING A NEW ESSENTIAL OIL FROM AUSTRALIA...

FRAGONIA (Agonis fragrans)

While attending the Association of International Aromatherapists conference in October, I was introduced to an exciting new essential oil from Australia.  The scent is similar to Eucalyptus radiata with a hint of flowers and citrus.  Upon first inhalation of this soft, clean, fresh and uplifting fragrance I felt revitalized!  Then I was introduced to the origin, chemical make-up, early studies and anecdotal experiences of this oil.  My excitement grew! 

Fragonia is in the Myrtaceae family along with Tea tree, Cajeput, Niaouli, Eucalyptus and Myrtle.  This family is known to be anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, tonic, immune system balancing, useful for infections of the respiratory system and energizing.

The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers of a lignotuberous shrub reaching 7-8 feet in height.  The shrub grows in Australia and has erect flowering branches with thick, rigid leaves and small clusters of white, 5 petalled flowers with a pale pink center.  Flowering typically occurs between January and May. 

General Properties of this essential oil include:  antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal (Candida albicans), anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant, immune enhancement.

Cautions & Contraindications:  Fragonia is non-toxic and non-irritating.  According to Daniel Penoel, MD, "Fragonia has the advantage of lending itself to long term use, as it does not have any toxic or irritating molecule, including with the treatment of children and infants.

Methods of Use:  very safe on the skin - can be used diluted in massage oil or natural cream, in the bath, diffusion, steam inhalation, spritzers, and compresses.

Color:  clear

Consistency:  thin

Aromatic Strength:  soft

Some suggested uses:  Candida albicans (fungal), inflammation due to tissue injury or infection, muscle/joint pain, chronic sinus infections, chronic respiratory conditions (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD), respiratory infections, respiratory congestion, coughs associated with inflammation of the bronchi, bacterial tonsillitis, allergies associated with yeast infections, low energy, impaired immune system, stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep challenges.

The chemical constituents of this oil fall into 3 main functional groups:  monoterpenes (39%), an oxide (32%), and monoterpenols (29%). 

 +Monoterpenes tend to be antiseptic (especially airborne bacteria), bactericidal, stimulating, analgesic, and expectorant.

 +Oxide-1,8 cineole is a strong mucolytic - thins mucous in respiratory infections.

 +Monoterpenols tend to be gentle and very safe to use, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, calming and tonic for the nervous system.

A very interesting feature about this oil is that the three functional groups are in near perfect balance creating a "Golden Triangle", the symbol of balance and harmonization.

Some experiences I have had or have been reported to me concerning the use of Fragonia:

I met an elderly man diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, chronic bronchitis, and failure to thrive.  He was on oxygen almost 24 hours a day, and his blood oxygen level at 84.  The first time we tried Fragonia, he inhaled it for 3.5 minutes and his blood oxygen level climbed to 96.  He has continued to use this oil for approximately 3 months, and is now more alert, conversant, his appetite and food consumption are greatly improved, and he is on oxygen only when sleeping.

A 14 year old male with tonsillitis applied diluted Fragonia (2%-12 drops per ounce of carrier oil) to his chest and both sides of his neck 3 times daily for 1 week.  He experienced symptomatic relief by next morning, and all signs of infection were gone in one week.

A 48 year old man was despondent over the loss of his pet.  He applied Fragonia to his shirt collar and diffused it into the air during sleep.  He reported feeling much better the next day, and he continued to use it for 1 week to ease the grief and to help him acclimate to his life without his dear friend.

This information is provided for education purposes only and is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.