On APA's bookshelf: Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Hong Kong Book Fair has opened its doors yesterday presenting thousands of interesting publications and books, many of them health related. It's definitely worth a visit!

Meanwhile in our own APA library, you can find great new reads such as internationally acknowledged aromatherapist Valerie Ann Worwood's publication "Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child" - a comprehensive guide featuring more than 300 natural, non-toxic and fragrant essential oil blends for our little ones.

This book is written for parents, holistic health practitioners and aromatherapists. Valerie Ann Worwood offers an array of scientifically proven remedies, along with complete charts of essential oils and instructions for aromatherapy massage.

Book Description:

Valerie Ann Worwood's book addresses typical problems of children from all ages (from diaper rash to asthma to self-esteem) and presents effective natural remedies. She also describes how aromatherapy can benefit seriously ill children when used in conjunction with Western medicine.

Contents:                                

After a short introduction of essential oils as nature's healing tools, Worwood discusses the usage, storage, safety and methods of hydrolats, essential oil waters, infused oils, carrier oils and essential oils. She explains how to perform a simple caring touch massage and shares special aromatherapy massage blends.

The next chapter features a guide for creating a basic care kit as well as a first aid cabinet for children. In the second part of the book, Worwood explains how to treat children with essential oils and aromatherapy for an array of conditions including the healing touch for the seriously ill.

About the Author:

Valerie Ann Worwood is one of the world's leading aromatherapists and author of various publications such as "The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy" and "The Fragrant Mind". Awarded a Doctorate in 1990, she has served on the executive councils of the International Federation of Aromatherapists and the Aromatherapy Organizations Council, and has initiated research projects into the clinical use of essential oils.

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