First official aromatherapy blend - done!

Up until now, my aromatherapy training has been largely theory-based...but having my tonsils out just felt like too good an opportunity to miss on putting that theory into practice...

Experiencing Illness - Part 2

So I know I had a post on this not that long ago, reflecting on my own illnesses, but it's actually gone on that long now (3 months!) that I got referred to the local ENT clinic last week.  Result?  I'm having a tonsillectomy!

But the thing that I find most interesting is the difference in attitude of people towards illness...

Eco issues: Sandalwood

Ok, so I must admit that until a couple of weeks ago I really had no idea there was such an issue surrounding some essential oils - perhaps down to my misguided optimism assuming that all holistic supplies are harvested ethically.

But not so!

Sandalwood oil (aka Santalum album, or S.album), in particular, has a HUGE controversy surrounding its use at the moment - the trees are basically under threat of extinction, it's that bad!