Improving Health with Aromatherapy

by Wendy Achatz

December 12th, 2010 · in Our Thoughts

Maybe this looks like some kind of drug paraphernalia. But it isn’t — unless you think smelling vapors of essential oils of eucalypts and spruce can get you high.

Yes, this is a diffuser! My husband Dave has taken an interest in aromatherapy and has become a home apothecary! Everyone is getting Dave’s own special blends of essential oils for Christmas. (Don’t tell the kids. I’m sure they don’t read my blog anyway, so no Christmas surprises spoiled.)

Dave gave me this wonderful diffuser as an early Christmas present to help me improve from a recent cold. And it’s amazing how well it works! After feeling lousy nearing the end of our vacation in Florida, I’ve been regularly adding oils of eucalypts, pine and lavender to a little bit of Kleenex. In the past, bronchitis may have already settled hard in my lungs. This time, however, the oils have killed off any bacteria and have helped me to get better, faster.

Thanks, Dave — this is a great gift. I love it and want one for work!