Dr. Joy's Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy continues to gain popularity and along with the popularity comes an enormous amount of misinformation about essential oils. Some of the claims are not only concerning but unsafe. Other times the information is inaccurate or misleading.
While it has been widely accepted that fragrance has the power to influence a person’s mood, aromatherapy is so much more than the great aroma of essential oils. Essential oils are much more concentrated than herbs and require understanding into how they work and how best to use them.
Students and practitioners who want a deeper understanding of the chemistry behind the essential oils commonly used in holistic aromatherapy now have another source of reliable information.
E Joy Bowles BSc Hon has taught the chemistry of essential oils to aromatherapists in Australia and America since 1991. She is renown for making the scientific aspects of aromatherapy easy to understand.
Research can be misinterpreted by people who aren’t trained to read it. Dr. Joy, as she is commonly known, gives us an intro into what is known (and not known) about how essential oils affect humans. She discusses what we can and can’t derive from research. Throughout the book, she adds anecdotal and personal experiences.
The information you gain can help you effectively and safely develop a foundation that will help you grow beyond just creating recipes from a book. It will also help ensure you are using your precious essential oils safely and effectively.
As would be expected from a research-based book, there are pages of references if you are inspired to dig deeper. Also included is a table of common ailments and how to use essential oils confidently and effectively by using three fundamental approaches that unite to support overall health.
We currently have a limited number of signed copies of Dr. Joy's Aromatherapy. A great gift idea for the beginning or experienced aromatherapist.