Product Highlight: Puzhen Five Senses Aroma Diffusers

Easter Holidays are just around the corner - a great opportunity to give your body & mind some well-deserved rest from hectic schedules and long working hours. Aromatherapy can significantly help us reduce stress, restore well-being and bring body, mind and spirit into balance. A simple yet highly effective way to enjoy the full benefits of essential oils in the comfort of your very own home are aroma diffusers.  The latest models available on the market are electrical devices that turn essential oils into a micro-fine spray of mist covering a large area and purifying the air for many hours without the use of any heat.

Aromatherapy Q & A

In this week's "Aromatherapy Q&A" we were curious to know what "aromatherapy" meant to our diploma course students. So we asked Shirley, Amy, Claire, Marie and Florence to describe it to us by only using one single word:

Essential Oil of the Month: Origanum vulgare

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In ancient Greece people named this plant "delight of the mountains" because it grows in higher altitudes in the Mediterranean and is widely known for its anti-bacterial properties: Origanum vulgare.

Relaunch of APA's popular Sharing Sessions

We are very happy and excited to announce the relaunch of our popular "Sharing Sessions"! Starting from next month students, tutors, graduates, friends of APA and all those interested in aromatherapy & holistic health are welcome to join our monthly get-together to discuss various health topics in a relaxed atmosphere including delicious homemade food and drinks.

Carrier Oil of the Month: Argan Oil

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This month's carrier oil has gained increased popularity in recent years and is known as a cosmetic oil particularly beneficial for hair and skin. In Africa, where it is from, the highly nutritious oil is widely used as a culinary oil for salads or dipping bread. Very rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, this nutty-flavored oil can contribute to the body's health in many ways: Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)

On APA’s bookshelf: Aromatherapy & Asthma Management

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According to a recent report of the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital 40% of Hong Kong children currently suffer from different kinds of allergies; 10% alone are asthmatics. In fact, international data shows that the number of asthma sufferers is five times higher in urban areas than in rural ones. This is due to the absence of natural ozone absorption by plants. Exposure to ozone, even at low levels, induces airway inflammation and lung damage. 

Read the following excerpt of the article “Aromatherapy and Asthma Management” from IFPA’s aromatherapy journal to learn how essential oils can help in the management of asthma: