Black Lives Matter in Aromatherapy
Ever since I was a little girl, I watched my mom stand up for what she believed was right. When she started learning that essential oils were hurting people through overuse orally and improper use on the skin (in the 1990’s … and yes, this is still happening), she...
How to Learn Aromatherapy At Home
Considering the current state of things, there's a good chance that you have more time on your hands than ever before. If you're like me, then you're also taking time to reevaluate your health and how you spend your time. I feel that this a unique opportunity to...
4 Essential Blends for Quarantine
Here are 4 blends that we recommend having on hand while you’re (hopefully) staying home and safe, while we all do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How to Use Cardamom Essential Oil
Cardamom is a great essential oil to use for digestion, massage, and more. Find out what you should know before using Cardamom essential oil.
Reignite Your Passion with Cardamom
Ever since I started working with Cardamom to prepare for this month’s Deep Dive in the Atlantic Aromatic Library Membership, I haven’t been able to stop making blends with it.
How to Make a Soothing Essential Oil Massage Blend
Years ago, I made this blend for a client, and it quickly became my standard massage oil blend. Here’s how I helped this client find the right blend for her friends who were experiencing trauma and inflammation. Learn how to make it for yourself!
Why MLM Essential Oil Companies Can Be A Good Thing
There’s a tendency to blame unsafe practices and the overuse of essential oils on these kinds of companies, but that’s not the whole story. Read about why Sylla is grateful for these aromatic movers and shakers.
Sylla on Essential Oil Safety
Wondering if you are using essential oils safely? Have you heard conflicting information and want to get to the truth? Sylla tells it all in this interview with the Big Mouth Pharmacist.
Fall Equinox Yarden Walk
It’s harvest time! Take a walk with Sylla through her Yarden as we move into this fall season.
Don’t Be Afraid of Essential Oil Chemistry
Essential oil chemistry tends to be the biggest hurdle for most budding aromatherapists. But we are here to say that it doesn’t have to be!
How I’m Working Through Trauma
Most of us will experience trauma in one form or another at some point in our lives, and plant medicine can be a wonderful healing ally during these times.
Summer Solstice Yarden Walk
We’re back with our first Yarden Walk of 2019. The yarden’s been growing, so let’s see what’s new!
What Happens When You Study Aromatherapy
Sure, we use essential oils for health, beauty, and well-being, but the practice of aromatherapy has the power to deeply transform our lives.
How to Befriend Your Pain
Sure, essential oils can help us with pain relief, but there’s a larger message that must not be missed. In this video, Sylla shares insight on how you can gain a new perspective on your pain.
Trevor Stokes on Aromatherapy and Behavioral Disorders
Nyssa sits down with Dr. Trevor Stokes to find out about he and Sylla started the Psychosensory Aromatherapy Research Project and what they learned about aromatherapy and treating behavioral disorders.
Healing from PTSD with the Help of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can help us as we heal from past traumas. But how? Here’s a story about how one student transformed a “trigger oil” into one their favorite aromatic allies.
What You Need to Unlearn About Essential Oil Chemistry
Most of us learn that each chemical family has specific actions, but this is a myth. Find out why essential oil chemistry is more complicated than that.