Blossom Kochhar

A R T H R I T I S

2011-10-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

Today is WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY - which brings to my mind the number of people I know that suffer from some form of Arthritis. We usually associate it with the elderely but, infact it can effect people of any age, including children, and the arthritis ranges from mild aches to severe impairment. Arthritis is a umbrella term for more than a hundred different joint diseases ranging from pain and swelling in the joints - to osteoarithritis,which is a degenerative disease of the joints which wears away the protective cartilage often of the fingers, knees, hips and spine.

A diet rich in Calcium and Magnesium is recommended. It is good for both types of arthritis - rheumatoid and osteoarthritic. Regular mild exercise like walking and swimming has an overall beneficial effect. Supportive treatments like compresses, massages and baths using essential oils help to relieve pain,relax the muscles .remove inflamation and improve circulation thus removing toxins and swelling which is important in the treatment of arthritis.

Essential oil of Lavender is very soothing for all aches and pains. Use it to massage the area of pain gently. I have also used 2 to 3 drops of Lavender in a hot water compress. Remove the compress when it starts to get cold. Repeat 3 to 4 times a day until the pain subsides.

TRY THIS FAVOURITE BLEND OF MINE :
1 drop of Lavender
1drop of Ginger
1 drop of Rosemary
1 drop of Eucalyptus
Mixed in 1 tablespoon SESAME oil or ARNICA oil. Very gently apply and massage the oil into the area and wrap in a towel diped in hot water to which a handful of MAGNESIUM SULPHATE has been added. Do this 3 or 4 times a day - especially before sleeping and first thing in the morning.

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WALNUT SALAD

2011-09-22T02:07:00.000-07:00

Walnut oil is loaded with unsaturated fat alphalinolec acid, vitamin E and allergic acid a flavenoid. It lowers cholesterol, enhances blood flow, combats cancer, boosts your memory, lifts your mood and protect against heart disease. Use it in a nice crunchy salad.
Salad (2 servings)
2 cups lettuce
1/8 cucumber sliced
1/2 tomato chopped
1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoon cottage cheese (crushed)
Dressing
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon walnut oil
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic mashed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops Basil essential oil

Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad and toss.

USE OF AROMATIC OILS IN ANCIENT TIMES IN INDIA

2011-01-30T02:37:00.000-08:00

India has been practicing and using AROMATHERAPY for over 10,000 years. and infact in a lot of small towns and villages they are still using Aromatherapy without knowing it.

SANDALWOOD has been used in temples to calm a person down and ground them. a lot of beauty preparations, like cooling FACE PACKS and BODY SCRUBS are made of Sandalwood pastes and Holy pastes to anoint the Kings and High Priests

To rejuvenate skin there was an ointment known as URGUJJA that contained SANDALWOOD, ALOES. ROSE AND JASMINE essential oils were used which counterats the effect of the sun. It is still used to maintain youth.

ALOE VERA GEL mixed with JASMINE essential oil was used regularly by women to preserve vitality and renew the reproductive system.

Women washed hair daily with ALOE VERA GEL or SHIKAKAI and aromatic herbs and oiled their hair with COCONUT or SESAME oil mixed with SANDALWOOD, JASMINE, ROSE or YLANG YLANG . They dried their hair with AROMATIC INCENSE.

Massage with oils of COCONUT and SESAME perfumed with AROMATIC herbs and woods was popular and WOMEN drank milk decocotions with little SAFFRON and SHATAVARI to bring a glow to their complexion.

CHRISTMA MEMORIES

2010-12-18T02:54:00.000-08:00

When Christmas comes around I remember the Christmas spent when I was a child - with Christmas Trees, Pine Cones, Lights, Sweets, Presents, Holy Miselto, Decorations, Home made Cakes and Milled Wines. But most of all I remember the Aromas of Christmas - Pine, Orange, Spices, Sandalwood, Cypress, Frankincense and Myrrh suffused the house with a warm, hospitable glow - we used to have "Chimney Fires" burning and woods was used.

I remember us as kids making Christmas logo for the fire - for that we would add one drop of essential oil of Sandalwood or Cedarwood to a log of wood (any old wood). Surprisingly one aromatic log of wood was enough per fire to give the ambience. The other highlight of Christmas was the cooking in which we all had a hand, we would sit around this huge wooden table in the kitchen making Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies and Chocolates and Puddings that contains spices. My mother used essential oil of Orange Lemon in the Mince Pie and no one could keep away from the kitchen. To release the aroma of the Christmas Cakes, Puddings she used a drop of Ginger essential oil.

Making Mulled Wines for Christmas was another speciality of my mother. I remember when we all used to come in after a walk or after shopping the most amazing and welcoming drink.

Here is the recipe that I would like to share with you all - Take a litre of Red Wine (not expensive) and put in a non metalic pan with 2 sticks of Cinnamon and 2-3 Cloves, 1 piece each of dried Orange,Ginger with 2 tablespoons of honey to which 2 drops each of Orange essential oil, Mandarin essential oil, has been added. Put the pan on the heat and stir. When the wine starts to bubble take off from the heat and serve.

Christmas is not complete without Christmas Candles. I love the aroma and warm glow of candle light. I remember we used to make Christmas Candles at home. We used powder tins as moulds and to amke them aromatic we used to put essential oils of Pine, Cinnamon, Gerenium and Orange. So now I make my candles aromatic by lighting the candle and when it melts I put out the flame and add a few drops of essential oil to the warm wax and re-light the candle. I also use Diffusers a lot.

The other thing I do is spray the Christmas Tree with pine essential oil - Take 250 ml. of water in a spray bottle and add 6 drops Pine essential oil in it.

To bring the aroma of Christmas at home I also spray the whole house with essential oils of Cinnamon, Clove and Pine. Take 250 ml. of water and add 6 drops each of Cinnamon, Clove and pine. This also keeps the colds and flue at bay because they are antiseptic and anti viral.

The Pine cones that we get in the market don't smell like Pine - So I put them in a large plastic bags with few cotton balls to which Pine essential oil is added. Tie up the bag and leave it over night. Mandrin, Orange and Gerenium essential oils put people in good mood. Cinnamon essential oil appaludes.

A HEALTHY AURA.

2010-04-29T10:25:00.000-07:00

A healthy AURA is like a filter, that allows only good to get to us. But when the Aura is weakened it gives rise to mental and physical tensions that can result in illness, Since Aura is a thought emanation whenever I am afraid or feel negative about life I TAKE A FEW DROPS OF LAVENDER and rub it between my palms, bring my palms to my nose, close my eyes and inhale and as I inhale I imagine myself centered within a sphere of white light, that also permeates my body. I feel myself protected with this sphere of light and the ENERGY around me is unbroken, especially over my head.

Another way to psychically cleanse your Aura is to put a drop or two of LAVENDER essential oil in your palms rub them together and brush them all over your AURA starting from your head to your feet., this is very effective after being in a crowded place.

AROMATHERAPY HELPS ECZEMA

2010-03-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

When my friends asked me to blogg something about ECZEMA, I was surprised as I had just finished consulting with two clients who had Eczema, one was an infant of 9 months and the other a young adult of 14 years old. Eczema resembles a skin disease caused by allergy like contact dermatitis, the skin is inflamed and there is burning ,itching and redness. In fact it is an allergic disease because in most cases we normally find that in the family there are cases of asthma, hayfever and hives.

Since Eczema is an allergic condition it is often difficult to cure but it can be helped to stay in remission and to relieve the patient of discomfort, reduce inflammation and prevent secondary infections.

Eczema first occurs in any one of these three periods - Infancy, childhood and young adulthood. I have found that the Eczema defers from one age group to another. In my infant client of 9 months old the eczema was on the face , arms, scalp and legs as it is with most babies of two months to 2 years. There was itching and the skin was exuding moisture after which crusts formed. In childhood eczema (between the ages of 5 and 10) lesions, pimples and plaques appear on the hands and legs. My 14 year old client's eczema was mainly on the sides of the neck arms and legs his skin was dry,scaly and pigmented. He was following the pattern of young adult eczema.

All those suffering from ECZEMA should follow a few DO's and DON'Ts:-
NO CONTACT WITH :- Domestic pets.woolen clothing,blankets and rugs.
LOOK into the diet and contact a dietcian. Avoid foods such as Wheat, Orange juice, chocolate, fish etc.
DON'T use soap and HOT WATER when bathing ,
DON'T use detergents to wash the clothers. Use a mild soap and throughly rinse after washing .
AVOID physical exertion and emotional stress,.
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TREATMENT;-
Daily a tepid bath to which two tablespoons of corn starch and 2 drops of LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL has been added.
They could soak in the bath for as long as they like.
Dilute in 1 tablespoon of refracted COCONUT oil 1 drop CHAMOMILE and 2 drops LAVENDER essential oil - apply this to the skin and the affected areas, two to three times a day.
To help to relieve itching apply a cool CHAMOMILE compress - 2 drops CHAMOMILE essential oil to a cup of cool water.
To help oozing and relieve discomfort - 1 drop LAVENDER essential oil in a teaspoon of coconut oil.

GOLDEN CHAMPA (Michelia Champaca)

2010-03-23T04:47:00.000-07:00

Last week I was in Chennai to give a few workshops on ear candling,aromatherapy facials and Hair Spa treatments. What struck me was the beautiful long hair of the women and the fresh Champa flowers worn as hair ornaments, allowing their body heat to cause the flowers to open into scented blossoms as the evening progresses. Champa has sweet,exotic and deep floral top notes with delicate sensual,roselike and woody undertones. Champa is a gentle aphrodisiac apart from the other good qualities that the aroma of this exotic flower posseses.

In South India this tree grows abundantly, and Pushpalata a friend of mine from Chennai told me a few tribal folk tales about this beautiful flower. It is believed that the Golden Champa is a reincarnation of Lakshmi the Godess of Wealth. There is another folk tale that there was a Minister of court who had a very virtuous daughter and she was transformed into a Champa tree that bore flowers of Solid Gold. These champa trees are found growing in the vinicity of the temples and these exotic flowers are offered to the Gods at Hindu temples. Yesterday was
a festival there and these were the flowers that were offered by thousands .

A drop of essential oil applied to the temples relieves vertigo.
This oil is also good during Summers as it relieves the burning sensation of the skin especially of the feet and the palms of the hands.
Next time you feel like boosting your confidence or self esteem use a drop or two on your wrists and ears as you would use a perfume. Believe you me it works wonders. No wonder the ladies of the south are so full of self confidence!!!!!!!!

CARNATIONS FOR ENERGY, LOVE AND HEALTH

2010-03-13T23:01:00.000-08:00

We are swamped with carnations (Dianthus carophyllus) . they pop up everywhere in the brightest colours. unfortunately when I smelt them at the florists they were virtually scentless with exception of the red ones but even here the spiciness was less than the carnations that my mother used to grow in her garden. The reason for this lack of scent is because the carnation like the rose has been hybridized to produce bright big blooms with long stems, and the scent has been forgotten.

The best way I found to rectify this problem is to grow your own. I grow the short - stemmed red varieties with the heaviest fragrances, because I use the rich aroma of the fresh carnation flowers as genuine Carnation Essential Oil is not available. If you find it difficult to grow your own carnations then use the red carnations because they have an aroma.

I love giving CARNATIONS to my friends when they are ill with a cold, flue or any other minor illness and even I love having carnations around me when I am ill. It works like magic to just inhale the odor and visualize your self HEALTHY AND HEALED. Try it!!!!

Another wonderful way this aroma could be used is TO BRING A SPICY LOVE INTO YOUR LIFE.

COLOUR & AROMATHERAPY A SYNERGY

2010-03-01T00:55:00.000-08:00

The Last evening while I was walking in the gardens of our Spa - Ishwar Blossom Kochhar - I was struck how colour and perfume are drawn together out of the haze of twilight and the spiritual qualities of flowers are highlighted at sunset.

I often wondered why our senses are heightened and our subtle vibrations are increased
at dusk? The reason for this is because the air is charged with positive ions making it a time of stillness and contempletion. As night approached the flowers that were light coloured took on a special translucency in the moonlight. The air was filled with the sweet heady aromas of Jasmine,Champa and Datura(moonflowers). It inspired me and filled me with love,sensuality,peace,purity and healing and spirutial vibrations. To take the healing aromatic and colour vibrations of these beautiful flowers back home I decided on a colour and aroma bath which I will share with you.

In your bath water add 3 to 5 drops of Jasmine
Colour the water with 2 tablespoons of Beetroot juice which will produce a lovely pink bath.
Add a handful of rose petals.
Light pink and white candles. Candles are very good for providing soft and nourishing light and the colour of the glowing candles increase the colour vibrabratrions that enhances the action of the bath oils.

Our ancient Indian system of healing with colour and aroma not only heals our body but our heart and soul as well!!!!

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NATURAL RELAXATION

2010-02-21T01:28:00.000-08:00

Today I have to feel relaxed but since Ihave to shoot in a little while I have to feel ENERGITALLY relaxed. Now is that possible?!! So I looked into my cabinate of essential oils and picked out LAVENDER. I choose Lavender because it not only relaxes but also energises and balances., The aroma of Lavender rejuvenates and inspires a tired soul, and sooths and slows down someone who is stressed. I have known Lavender to add balance to my increasingly hectic life and re-establish my balance, harmony and natural state without the use of synthetic chemicals. IT IS AN ALL NATURAL REMEDY.

HERE ARE SOME QUICK LAVENDER HINTS TO CALM YOU AND RETURN YOU TO BLISS AND HAPPINESS:-

Add 5 to 8 drops of Lavender essential oil to your bath water. Water is the perfect transmitter of electric-magnetic vibrations. this will help you to be relaxed and reduce tension.

Inhaling the soothing aroma of lavender throughout the day can help alleviate stress and tension. Put a drop of oil on a tissue and carry it around with you.

Lavender has been proven to have a positive effect on irritability and bad moods. Rub a drop on your solar plexis or the middle of your pallms.

Can't sleep at night - put some lavender next to your bed . Studies have proved Lavender's effectiveness as a relaxation aid without any side effects.

ROSES FOR LOVE

2010-02-13T21:51:00.000-08:00

Romance is a mood which everyone,whatever their age or gender would like more off!!! The feeling of ROMANCE is gentle,wistful and dream like. Romance is a very special and elusive mood and St. Valentine's Day captures the essence of romance with gifts of chocolates candle-lit dinners and ROSES.

This same Romance can be braught into your life daily by using a few drops of ROSE essential oil in your bath water. Use Rose scented Candles around you. Scent your linen with rose - place paper tissues scented with Rose essential in your linen
Cupboard between the linen to gently perfume your bed linen.

wear rose as a perfume and treat yourself to one perfect long stemmed ROSE for your desk.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.

Narcissus Poeticus

2010-02-07T22:37:00.000-08:00

Narcissus is another spring flower that is seen all over Delhi. They look similar to Daffodil, a smaller version. The essential oil is obtained by solvent extraction.

When I first smelt this beautiful flower and the oil. The heady herbaceous and green top notes hit me followed by lingering heavy sweet floral and mysterious undertones, that numbed and filled me with a deeply calming and grounding feeling, removing all my anxiety.

Legend has it that in China, for centuries, narcissus bulbs have been placed in bowls with rocks and water. They are forced into flowering by the Chinese New Year to get good fortune.

In Greece, there is the tale of a young man named Narcissus - the mortal son of the river god Cephisus and the Nymph Leiriope. He was a handsome and extra ordinarily vain young man winning the love of many nymphs and mortals and always rejecting their love. His last rejected lover prayed to the god's for vengence and his soul was captured by the Titans by means of a magic reflecting pool. One day when Narcissus was glancing at his reflection in a pool of water, he fell in love with his reflection and wasted away staring all day at his own handsome image until he died.

Legend has it that when the nymphs of the forest came to bury him. They found that his body disappeared and all that was left was a beautiful flower which they named Narcissus and which grows to this day near cool, clear, reflecting spring water.

I use 2 to 3 drops in my Bath Water or as a Perfume when I want to meditate for deep introspection.

ENERGETIC FIELD

2010-01-26T10:37:00.000-08:00

When I do any healing or bodywork I use the essential oil of LAVENDER to open and clear my energy channels.

I put a drop of essential oil on each foot, at the uppermost point of the arch of the foot or in other words the underside of the metatarsal bone. this will help to clear my energetic field and have an effect on the whole spine and the chakras.

TUBE ROSE - Polyuanthes tuberosa

2010-01-25T20:27:00.000-08:00

Delhi is full of Tuberoses and the aroma of this flower has heavy. sweet,floral and slightly spicy top notes and sensous, radiant honeyed undertones. Tuberose is known as the "Mistress of the Night" because it smells more at night. I love the perfume WHITE SHOULDERS and now I know why - it has the essential oil of Tuberose in it.

Inhaled this oil is an aphrodisiac. Use the Aroma of this oil with VISUALIZATION to invite love into your life or expand the love you are already enjoying.

I use a few drops in my bathwater and in a massage oil when I need to calm and centre my emotions. It also promotes strength and endurance.

It has a short flowering season, so lets enjoy this narcotic and hypnotic sweet scent while it lasts.

A FEW INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SMELL

2010-01-12T10:26:00.000-08:00

A person can differentiate between hundred of different smells
Sense of smell peaks at 20 to 40 years
Women have a better sense of smell than men
after hysterectomy sense of smell is poor
Smell disorders reduce sex drive
Babies smell milk not the mother
Fragrances affect our moods
Smell warns us and act as our defence mechanism
Feelings of well being are created by memories triggered by smell.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-05T08:44:00.000-08:00

CHASE AWAY THE WINTER BLUES

2009-12-29T06:08:00.000-08:00

I find essential oil burners an excellent way to fragrance the home in winters. When I am feeling down I place 5 - 20 drops of essential oil of sweet orange into some water in the shallow bowl that forms the topof the burner. Inside the burner I light a small candle to heat the water, so vapourising the oil.

The oil of the fruit of this evergreen tree acts as a mild antidepressant,with its pleasing and uplifting aroma.

A few other ways to use this wonderful aroma to chase the blues away -
Use as a perfume - mix a few drops in jojoba oil and dab on your wrists and pulse points.
Dot a tissue with the pure essential and inhale the delicious aroma.

Rose Petal Facial Steam

2009-12-21T22:41:00.000-08:00

Rosewater has been used for ages as a skin tonic, and this steam is a delightful way to open pores and release toxins. It is very good for dry skin.

Ingredients – 1 cup fresh rose petals + 1 gallon almost-boiling water.

Method – Put fresh rose petals in a large bowl and pour almost boiling water over them. Place towel over head and lean face over bowl, about 12 inches away, to absorb steam and vapors. Keep breathing in vapors for 15 minutes. Gently pat dry.

Once you are done with the steam, you can make rosewater. First, strain the steam liquid and save the petals and the water separately. Pour water into a medium saucepan and shimmer for about 30 minutes, or until there is approximately one cup of liquid left. Once reduced, pour it over the saved petals and steep for another 20 minutes, strain the liquid again. Discard petals and pour liquid into a glass bottle and allow to cool. After cleansing, use cotton balls to gently swipe rosewater over the skin.

Beautiful Hands

2009-11-11T02:31:00.000-08:00

There are some things you just cannot hide and your hands are splendid example. Like your face, voice and eyes, your hands also express the essential you. They are your ambassadors to the world. So it always seems a pity, if they are neglected, as they let down your whole appearance. To have a good-looking hands always apply a good, lubricating hand cream after washing.

Try this home made hand Exfoliator.

Apricot Oil & Sugar Hand Exfoliator

Sugar abrasion is a popular method for cleaning and stimulating the skin. The apricot oil serves as natural lubricant, moisturizer and skin rejuvenator.

Ingredients - ½ cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons apricot oil + ½ lemon juice.

Method - Mix the ingredients and immediately rub the mixture on hands. Rinse with warm water. Pat dry and apply moisturizer.

Skin Care for Winter

2009-11-09T23:34:00.000-08:00

In winter the Skin is normally dry, in this season is either oil or moisture-dry. The skin care regime should emphasize the moisturizing and nourishing routine in order to protect and revitalize the skin.

Cleansing - Use a Rose cleansing cream morning and night. Do not wash your skin, even with a mild soap.

Milk, to which a dash of turmeric has been added makes a good home cleanser.

Toning - Equal quantities of Rose water and Witch-hazel make a good toner after cleansing as it also decongests the skin.

Cucumber juice is also an effective toner for the dry skin in winter.

Moisturizing & Conditioning - For the dryness it is important to layer your moisturizers and conditioners to trap in the moisture and oil.

First apply a few drops of face oil made up of 3 drops of Sandalwood oil, 1 tablespoon of Almond oil and 1 teaspoon of Castor oil. After 5 minutes, apply a moisturizer.

Twice a Week - A gentle facial scrub with Oatmeal and Almonds. Dampen your face with water and massage with the scrub cream gently. Rinse off with warm water.

To Make Your Own

A tablespoon of fresh cream, 1 crushed almond and a pinch of oats mixed together

Once a Week - Use a soothing facial mask.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of milk powder, 1/2 a banana, 1/2 teaspoon honey and enough yoghurt to make a paste.

Other fruits that could be used are melon and avocado. Add 1 drop of sandalwood to the pack.

Aromatic Cosmetic Care for Dry Hair

2009-11-09T03:02:00.000-08:00

Here are some natural, time-tested recipes to replace chemical products.

The Protein Conditioner - Beat together 1 tablespoon of castor oil, 1 tablespoon of almond oil, 1 tablespoon of glycerine, 1 teaspoon of cider venegar and 1 teaspoon of protein, plus 4 drops of sandalwood. Apply it on the scalp and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with clear water.

A Special Massage Oil/Toner - In equal quantities of castor oil and coconut oil, add 1 teaspoon of lavender essential oil. Heat a little and massage gently into the scalp at night. Rinse or shampoo in the morning. Follow this routine at least twice a week

To Make the Hair Shine - A few drops of ylang ylang spread on the palm of your hand and applied to freshly washed dry hair gives it an instant shine and keeps split ends away.

Mantra

2008-07-13T22:25:00.000-07:00

A Mantra my sister Anna follows to maintain her life and home in order. Write this Mantra on Index Cards perfumed with Basil essential oil and paste them in every room of your house

'If you take it out, put it back'.
'If you open it, close it'.
'If you throw it down, pick it up'.
'If you take if off, hang it up'.

Back to School Days

2008-07-07T01:11:00.000-07:00

Every morning I light an aromatic candle before meditation - to thank god for another day and to bestow his light on all that I do and surround me with his light all through the day. Lighting a candleis a metaphor for the process of illumination, fire transmites physical energy into light.

So Today I got an Ayurvedic Teacher. His name is Pritam Raj, who is teaching me Anatomy and physiology. I feel that I am back in school. It is a wonderful experience.

I AM BACK

2008-07-05T01:57:00.000-07:00

"I am finally back now after all my hectic work". I was busy all these days. We have conducted a competetion 'INDIA CUP OPEN 2007' which held in India Expo, Noida on 2nd December, 2007. The show had the largest international participation by beauty show has ever experienced in India.

This was India’s first mega event – an International exhibition, a national competition, and master classes for the professionals which the Indian beauty industry was long awaited for. This show has the largest international participation by beauty show has ever experienced in India.
an international exhibition which brought the latest in cosmetics, hair and equipment worldwide. It was wonderful that we got to see the international latest at our own doorsteps. And that’s not all – we got to witness leading international and national speakers talk and demonstrate on hair, make-up, aesthetics and techniques to increase business for your salons!

I was in a process of expansion of Spas & Accademies. I have 200 spas in all over the country and 24 accamedies.

When we were in Singapore lately, and every shop I walked into had a bowl of water at the entrance. they do it for prosperity. Add some sea sault and a drop of Lavender in it and it will dispel negative energies also because water cleanses and absorbes negative energy. A bowl of fresh water or glass of water in a room neutralises unbalanced energy. Do not forget to change the water regularly.

Time for Myself

2007-04-12T23:40:00.000-07:00

Time for Myself

2007-04-12T01:54:00.000-07:00

Before the Family wakes up I usually carve out a precious interlude of time for myself. I sit still for 20 minutes on my Balcony taking in the morning sunshine, listening to the chirping of the birds, taking in the aroma of the new Blossoms. Feeling the spring breeze and contemplate the Blessing of another day

Juniper Berry

2007-04-12T01:51:00.000-07:00

Juniper Berry is believed to be magical. The scent lovers around you like a lucky charm to protect you from evil. Splash a little on the shower floor before you step for a shower. When finish dry off with a towel and go free the day with fresh Energy and determination.

Attention

2007-04-12T01:47:00.000-07:00

Give all your attention to each task one activity at a time and don't anticipate the result. Imagine just eating slowly and tasting each bite or just looking at the stars or just listening fully to someone and not thinking about what you want to say next. Smell Coffee to focus your mind.

"NOW"

2007-04-11T04:02:00.000-07:00

"NOW" is the only time we ever have. We can choose to spend "Now" dreaming or waiting for something to change. Or we can wakeup and embrace the wonderful and abundant world just as it is.

Lotus essential oil represents a simultaneous experience of the PAST, the PRESENT and the FUTURE. It is an excellent symbol of ZEN.

Attitude

2007-04-11T03:52:00.000-07:00

The essential oil of 'Patchouli' is both warming and soothing to the Body/Mind and helps to maintain the fine line of balance between the excitement and fear of new ventures. It frees us to participate fully in the adventure of life by gently releasing limiting attitude.

To Think, Believe & Say

2007-04-11T03:44:00.000-07:00

What you choose to think and believe and say at this moment will create- the next moment, the next day, the next month and the next year. So think positive, uplifting and encouraging thoughts filled with inspiration and joy.

To help you - take a bowl of water add a drop or two of 'Jasmine' essential oil and swish it around and rinse your hands in this and lightly pat them dry.

Forgiveness

2007-04-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

Forgiveness is the key to good health as all disease comes from un-Forgiveness. So next time you are ill put few drops of Spikenard essential oil in a tablespoon of olive oil and give yourself a head massage while searching your heart to see who you have to forgive.

Say Yes

2007-04-09T02:49:00.000-07:00

Say yes to Life and Truth. Nature is alive and abundant with energy and so is life.

Use Lemongrass as a spritz or in a diffuser to bring the brightness of the sun and energy into your life.

Power of Element - Earth/Water/Fire/ Air & Metal

2007-03-29T23:54:00.000-07:00

The power of elements are dynamic. It is important to be aware of the effect an element has on you.

To experience the element 'Earth' - I get out doors into a park and am aware of the solid feeling under my feet while walk or lie down on the grass. Earth energy gives one the feeling of Stability, Reliability and Confidence.

To carry this solid grounding energy with me all the time - I take a miff of Cedarwood.

To experience element 'Water' - I dangle my feet in a swimming pool or listen to the bubbling sound of a fountain in my Living Room. If you live near the sea watch the movement of an ocean, or a stream.

This arouses the emotions and the ability to go with the flow of life. The essential oil that helps one go with the flow is Palma Rosa.

To learn the power of 'Fire' - I gaze at a fire or a candle flame, or feel the warmth of the 'Sun' on my body. Fire is associated with transformation, action, momentum and the intellect.

Kindle this element within me I use a few drops of Rosemary.

To appreciate the element 'Air' - I watch the smoke of Incense rise (light an incense of my choice). I am attentive to my breath. This element gives me the feeling of growth and creativity.

This element gives me the feeling of growth and creativity.

Experience 'Metal' - by handling a fine Gold or Silver chain. It is associated with abundance, wealth and success.

The oil associated with abundance and wealth is Patchouli

Gratitude

2007-03-28T22:49:00.000-07:00

Before you use an essential oil, think Gratitude. This will influence the effect that the aroma has upon you. Many

plants are cut down to extract and distill their essence.

It takes 30 Rose blossoms for instance to make just 1 drop of Rose essence. Zen Gardens treat their plants with great respect. They thank them for their life essence and explain the human need for which they are being harvested.

Hair

2007-03-27T23:24:00.000-07:00

My hair was very dull so I gave myself a Molasses Hair Wrap.

Try this Molasses Wrap. To add shine and Moisture to your hair:

1/2 cup Molasses, 5 drops Rosemary essential oil, apply the mixture directly to damp hair and massage into scalp. Cover hair with shower cap or plastic wrap and leave in for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and shampoo hair as usual.

New Life

2007-03-27T23:12:00.000-07:00

Put some new life and happiness in the Rooms with Plants and Flowers and Candles and Deffusers with essential oils of Neroli or Palma Rosa.

Ground Myself

2007-03-27T00:40:00.000-07:00

Today I was invited to Run to mark 200 days to the 4th Military World Games, that is to be held at Hydrabad. This run has left me feeling all AIRY and I need to ground myself.

So I am going to give all my attention to each task - one activity at a time and forget about the results.

Imagine just eating slowly and tasting each bite or looking at the stars or just listening fully to someone and not thinking about what you want to say".

The smell of Coffee helps to focus the Mind - So lets smell some Coffee as well as drink a cup of Coffee!!

Safari

2007-03-26T02:11:00.000-07:00

We have just returned from a three dat stay at Jim Corbett Park - The Tiger country - leaving aside that we went for a Safari to see tigers and saw none!! The stay there was Rejuvenating.

I found that walking in the garden and barefoot on the grass is a type of meditation. It makes the breathing rhythmic and as the breathing expands and lifts so does the mind.

Taking a couple of deep breaths and breathing in the aroma of the grass, the flowers (Mango Blossom) and the trees - Believe you me it is a heady mixture that let my inspiration return to me through my feet

Passion

2007-03-23T02:27:00.000-07:00

The most beautiful make-up of a woman is Passion. Today look in the miror, bless the face that looks back at you and put on some make-up (some lipstick).

Put a few drops of Ylang Ylang on a tissue - Inhale and fill your days with Passion about everything.

Love Sachet

2007-03-20T23:50:00.000-07:00

Make yourself a "Love Sachet" which you can place among your clothing to infuse it with the scent of love or wear to attract love.

Take the petals of 2 Roses add a large pinch of Orris Root and 3 drops of Lavender essential oil. Mix together and tie up in a Pink cloth.

Lesson

2007-03-20T03:56:00.000-07:00

Do not get depressed about your competitor's success, instead learn from the achievement of others - This works all the time.

Inhale neat oil of Ylang-Ylang and make this powerful affirmation.

"Everyones success contribute to my success".

Prayer Just for Today

2007-03-19T03:46:00.000-07:00

This is my favourite prayer. Write it on Handmade and Perfumed paper - Use Sandalwood/Frankicense.

Just for today

Oh God, give me grace for this day. Not for a life time, not for next week, nor for tomorrow just for this day.

Direct my thoughts and Bless them.
Direct my work and Bless up.
Direct the things I say and give them Blessings too.
Direct and Bless everything that I think, speak and do.

So that for this one day just for day, I have the gift of grace, one that comes from your presence.

Indoor Fountain

2007-03-17T01:27:00.000-07:00

An Indoor fountain with a few drops of Basil or Vertiver oil added to it. It has a refreshing and beneficial impact in any home.

Flowing water creates soothing sound and instigates healthy refreshing release of negative ions that provide a sense of well being and makes breathing easier. Flowing water also means flowing money and this factor symbolizes that money not only comes to you but also that your funds are effective and create results.

Make sure the following points to you:

Best place is entrance.

Career, Helpful people, Wealth areas of the Feng Shui, Bagua in a room, House, Office or even on a desk. Or in terms of the Five elements at Water, Metal and Wood areas.

Cinnamon

2007-03-13T04:01:00.001-07:00

For hundreds of years, the ancient Greeks and Romans used Cinnamon for better digestion. But be careful not to eat Cinnamon oil. It can be toxic if injested even in small amounts. Instead use ground Cinnamon to spice up your meals and vegetables.

You can sprinkle it on Pumpkin pie, cooked Carrots, Squash and Sweet Potatoe's. You could also use the sticks in Wines, Coffee drinks and juices. Apart from pepping up digestion, it stabalises Blood Sugar - a pinch of Cinnamon can make insulin work better.

Abundance

2007-03-08T22:31:00.000-08:00

Literally abundance is "a dance" - The dance of energy flowing in an eternal cycle of life. When we are connected to this flow of energy there is always enough love, joy and financial security and we are empowered to perform the dance of life with ease and fluidity.

The abundance oil of vertiver is a pure aromatherapy oil which has an earthy fragrance can be used for massage, bath therapy or in an aromatic diffuser. The essential oil Vertiver which carries the orange healing ray of creativity and productivity brings to mind the joy and wonder of abundance.

Happy Woman's day

2007-03-08T02:43:00.000-08:00

Just for today let feeling gorgeous out weight practically. Wear something that wows you – “I shall use Ylang Ylang in my bath water and Exotica as my perfume and treat myself to one perfect long-stemmed Rose for my desk” Let's celebrate womanhood!!!

Holi

2007-03-06T02:40:00.000-08:00

Today is Holi and we have come to Baddi, a small town in Himachal Pradesh. It has become an industrial hub, where most of the cosmetic manufacturing of India has shifted. We have our cosmetic factory here and we also have a little cottage, with a great lawn.

I was feeling really ill when we arrived, but had to get ready to play Holi as the whole family was here. So I came upon an excellent pre-Holi ritual to feel great - I filled the bath tub with hot water, added a few drops of Eucalyptus and Tea Tree. To this scented water I added 2 cups of Epson salts and seven types of flowers. These signify the lovely attributes of the seven planets - The Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury - This also added beauty and colour.

I had a long soak in this water - then a massage with some aromatic oil Eucalyptus Peace before going off to sleep. Woke up on top of the world - rubbed Mustard oil all over the hair, scalp, body and played Holi. Mustard oil is excellent. I have no trace of colour at all - and I feel great!!!

To Boost Confidence & Feel Good

2007-02-28T00:07:00.000-08:00

Today it is dark and raining. And I am coming down with a cold. I do my hair and put on some make-up to help me look better even when I am at home alone. Also when I feel dull and not-so-confident to face a day ahead - I fill a bucket with warm water - add a handful of salt (to wash off the negativity) and 6 to 8 drops of Jasmine essential oil to lift my mood and fill me with confidence and energy to face the day. By the way Jasmine also helps the elasticity of the skin.

Since I am getting a cold, I think I need to improve the immune system and ward off colds and flue. Apart from takin Vitamin C tablet, by rubbing a few drops of Eucalyptus Peace (which is a blend of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Tea Tree) under the feet and on the centre of the chest daily after a bath for six months or during the winter season.

Aromatherapy Moth Balls

2007-02-26T22:24:00.000-08:00

It has become warmer, so all my woolens have to be packed away. I have found that when they are dry cleaned and then wrapped in un-bleached cotton, with bits of cotton wool and tissue dipped in essential oils of Cedarwood and Lavender or Patchouli, they are protected from moths, weevils and other insects. But also when I unpack them in coming winter, they smell good. This is also good for my pashminas and silks. I also place a drop of essential oil on a bit of material or cotton wool and tuck these strips of cloth or balls of cotton wool under the liners of drawers and in my cupboard. This protects my cloths and gives a wonderful aroma.

So to make your aromatherapy moth balls, which are effective- put a few drops each of Lavender and Cedarwood essential oils on to cotton balls and place in Clorets and liner drawers.

cleansing my house!!

2007-02-24T01:37:00.000-08:00

I have found that it was important for me to cleanse the aura of my house from time to time.

So I start my day with a prayer . I diffuse camphor all over the house to give it a cleansing and for good energy flow.

Take a few bits of camphor and put it in a diffuser and light a tea candle under the diffuser.

I also put a little camphor in all the corners of the rooms in the house.

Camphor cleanses the air in offices and public places as well.

Several native American culture burns sweetgrass or sage to purify the energies and attract good fortune.

Since it difficult to get the herb ( I will have to bring it from America) I use essential oils instead. In a diffuser put a few drops of essential oil of sage ina teaspoon of water and burn it. The air cleanses at once and you can feel the difference.

Blossom