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Want a little aromatherapy for Valentine's Day to spark some romance? Diffuse one of the following essential oil blends suggested by Beverley Hawkins of West Coast Aromatherapy . 2 drops ylang ylang 4 drops patchouli 2 drops ginger or 3 drops rose 2 drops geranium 1 drop rosemary Aromatherapy for Dummies warns to use the following sexy essential oil massage blend only if you want to go beyond massage: 8 drops ginger 5 drops myrrh 2 drops jasmine 1 drop cardamom 2 ounces... Read Full Story

The most effective time management system is as individual as each person. What works best for one person may be ineffective for someone else. So experiment. Use different techniques. Keep the ones that work and throw out the others. Read Full Story

Leadership and social responsibility are an important combination in today’s society. The following article looks at questions asked by socially responsible leaders. The Top 10 Questions for Socially Responsible Leaders by Gala Gorman The assets of your business traditionally include property, plant, equipment, and your customer base. Progressive organizations understand that business assets also include their good reputation, responsiveness to change, the ability to conduct a... Read Full Story

Did you ever notice that in our American culture, we have the tendency to look outside of ourselves for leadership? That’s a trap. Isn’t it time we looked inside ourselves to see how we can be the leader we want and need to be in the 21st century? I certainly think so. Read Full Story

If you struggle with overcoming procrastination, read the following article. (Now! No procrastinating.) Ten Ways to Kick the Procrastination Habit by Julie Plenty I read about a survey (by the University of Chicago) that suggested people who relish challenge are more likely to live up to 10 years longer than those who spend their lives inhibited by timidity. Trying to realize our ambitions, even if we don’t always meet them, is preferable to not having the courage or motivation to... Read Full Story

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the five elements are phases or movements of yin and yang energy. Yin represents condensing energy, the material and substantial, while yang represents expanding energy, the immaterial and non-substantial. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons When the five elements are flowing in balance, you are healthy. Imbalances lead to various problems. Here's a little information about the five elements, potential imbalances, and essential oils for five-element... Read Full Story

The two types of chamomile essential oil used in aromatherapy - Roman and German - have different chemical compositions and different properties. (You might hear of a Moroccan chamomile, but it's not true chamomile, according to Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.) German Chamomile By H. Zell (Own work) [ CC-BY-SA-3.0 ] The common method of extraction for both essential oils is steam distillation of the plant's flowers. German chamomile oil is deep blue, while Roman chamomile oil is pale yellow... Read Full Story

Clay facial masks are good for oily skin because they draw out some of the excess oil. Here's a clay essential oil facial mask for oily or blemished skin from Healing with Aromatherapy : By Sérgio (Savaman) Savarese (Flickr) [ CC-BY-2.0 ] 1-1/2 teaspoons green clay 1/2 teaspoon grapeseed oil 3 drops tea tree oil ( Melaleuca Alternifolia ) Blend together all ingredients and add enough water or hydrosol to make a creamy paste. Apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm... Read Full Story