WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?

Aromatherapy is the art and science of using aromatic essential oils which are derived naturally from plants. The oils can help to balance, harmonize and promote health and wellbeing of body, mind and spirit.

Aromatherapy is the perfect addition to any holistic tool box.   With aromatherapy we access the beauty and magic of the healing properties of the plant kingdom to help us have greater harmony in our lives.  Use an oil such as sandalwood to enhance your meditation practice or put some drops of your favorite oils in a diffuser necklace, wear it through the day, and feel the difference. Inhale an essential oil, dropping your shoulders, let go into the moment and allow yourself to BE. 

BE Aromatherapy products are created on the Garden Island of Kaua’i. Each order is carefully crafted by hand after the order is placed ensuring freshness. I use organic products from small distillers around the world sourcing locally wherever possible. Caring for Mother Earth is important to me.

DOES SOUND HEALING WORK?

For thousands of years people have found that sound vibration has the capacity to heal. Modern scientific research has proven sound to be effective in healing. It has found that certain sound and music can boost the immune system, lower the heart rate and blood pressure, assist in pain relief and bring about a state of wellbeing and relaxation.

HOW TO USE FLOWER ESSENCES

Flower essences are vibrational in nature and can help us when we feel stuck in our lives. They work in similar ways to homeopathy to bring about change and balance.

Generally they are taken orally two to four drops under the tongue or in water four times daily. The recommended length of use is from one to three months.

Flower essences are non-toxic and there are no side effects, however when healing occurs it is possible to have emotional and physical reactions. This is commonly termed a “healing crisis” which can be similar to a mild detox and generally passes in a few days. If this does occur and is uncomfortable then lower the dosage or try another essence.

As the essences work on a subtle level sometimes we may not be aware of changes that might be occurring. Journaling can be a helpful tool to help with any insights as they occur.

They may also be used in baths, mixed with mists or hydrosols or added to lotions

For more information and classes please visit my dear friend Mark at www.essencealchemy.com

ABOUT HYDROSOLS
Man has been distilling plants for their essential oils and hydrosols for thousands of years.  Clay stills have been found dating back as early as 500 B.C. while the oldest copper still found to date, in Cypress, was estimated to be almost 4000 years old.   Today the copper alembic still that is used is similar to those ancient stills from long ago.  In a nut shell the plant material is heated in spring water the steam rises and passes over a condenser. The steam then cools in the condenser returning it to a liquid form and the hydrosol is born.  The essential oil floats to the top and is separated out from the aromatic water.  

Hydrosols can be used alone or in combination with essential oils and other herbal medicinals.  They are generally kid friendly and can be taken internally. Elderly people or anyone who may be sensitive to strong essential oils can also benefit greatly from the use of hydrosols. They are a wonderful addition for any home pharmacy and can be used in many different ways: drunk in herbal teas or water, in cooking, as skin tonics, body sprays, room sprays, added to baths, for therapeutic purposes, for animals and combined with other holistic approaches.

Try adding ½ - 1 teaspoon of rose hydrosol to a 12oz glass of sparkling water or champagne for a delightful cocktail. Sip slowly and feel soothed and nurtured by the experience.

BE Aromatica hydrosols are distilled at our homestead on Kauai. I use clear glass bottles so the consumer can see that the hydrosol is stable.   The shelf life of hydrosols can vary greatly, 1- 3 years depending on the hydrosol. I recommend storing your hydrosols in the refrigerator unless you intend to use them quickly. The production of hydrosols is an alchemical process that includes a whole lot of Aloha.