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

You Are What You Eat

Acknowledgements … 3
Contents … 5
Preface … 10
Foreword … 14
Introduction the Cause of Disease … 19
Chapter 1 Nutrients … 22
Protein … 22
Carbohydrates … 25
Fats … 26
Fibre … 27
Water … 27
Vitamins and Minerals … 28
Tissue Salts … 46
Chapter 2 Guidelines to Healthy Eating … 51
General Advice … 51
Foods to Avoid … 57
Chapter 3 Pregnancy … 66
Diet # 1: Pregnancy … 67
Chapter 4 Babies … 70
Chapter 5 Toddlers, Preschoolers and Primary School Children … 74
Toddlers and Preschoolers … 74
Primary School Children … 75
Diet # 2: Wheat and Sugar Controlled Diet for Children With Allergies … 77
Chapter 6 Adolescents … 83
Chapter 7 Adults … 84
Acid / Alkaline … 84
Acid and Alkaline Foods … 87
Diet # 3: Acid / Alkaline Diet … 90
Food Combining … 95
Chapter 8 Seniors … 99
Chapter 9 Convalescents … 101
Chapter 10 Detoxification … 102
Diet # 4: Detoxification Diet … 102
Chapter 11 Obesity … 105
Diet # 5: the Natural Diet for Weight Loss … 106
Thyroid Disorders … 110
Chapter 12 Eating Disorders … 113
Anorexia Nervosa … 113
Bulimia Nervosa … 114
Chapter 13 Lifestyle Diets … 116
Vegetarian … 116
Vegan … 117
Macrobiotic … 117
Chapter 14 Allergies, Candida Albicans and Other Dis-Eases Related to A Weakened Immune System … 121
Allergies and the Immune System … 123
Children and Allergies … 127
Candida Albicans … 129
Diet # 6: Allergy, Candida and Immune System Diet … 143
Chapter 15 Systems and Their Disorders … 155
Chapter 16 Genetically Engineered (Ge) Foods … 165
Chapter 17 Food Additives … 168
Chapter 18 the History of Canned Food … 185
Appendix … 170
Recipes … 170
What is Reflexology? … 192
What is Aromatherapy? … 197
Recommended Reading … 199
Index … 219