Aromatherapy: Fact & Fiction
8.00 am – 5.30 pm
Scottsdale Conference Center
7700 East McCormick Pathway
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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SEMINAR OVERVIEW
The therapeutic action of essential oils is multi-faceted and includes psychological, neurological, immunological and microbiological effects. These effects are seen in elements of essential oils. Added to this is the possible synergistic action between constituents within a single oil and between two or more essentials oils. However, synergy does not always occur in mixtures.
Misinformation about aromatherapy comes from many sources. These have included, at times, aromatherapists, doctors, research scientists, commercial interests, and journalists. Misinformation is sometimes not intentional, but it is always confusing and can lead to unnecessary restrictions on practice.
In this seminar, Robert separates the real from the mythical by referring to clinical trials and other data. He will discuss how essential oils are being used both reactively and proactively to improve health and well-being, with optimum safety and efficacy, sometimes in ways you might not have imagined.
DAY 1: Friday, August 27th
Essential oils
• Essential oils in plants: formation & function
• Definitions & methods of extraction: oils, solvent extracts
• Synthetic and naturally-occurring aromachemicals
• Essential oil constituents: analysis, variability
• Ensuring essential oil integrity: purity, freshness and degradation
Aromatherapy in healing
• Essential oils in traditional medicine
• The many facets of essential oil therapy today
• Essential oil use in hospitals & care centers
• Essential oils as medicines
• Essential oils in massage & inhalation
Therapeutic mechanisms
• The psychological and the physiological
• Does constituent type determine effect?
• Examples of constituent action: neurochemicals, cytokines, calcium channels
• Interactions, antagonism, synergy: constituents, essential oils, drugs
DAY 2: Saturday, August 28th
Dose and dilution: how much is enough?
• Essential oil absorption, metabolism and excretion
• Inhalation: dose and duration for respiratory complaints
• Transcutaneous penetration: dermal therapy and safety
• Oral ingestion and safety
• Safety in pregnancy & childbirth
Holistic medicine: supportive and preventive care
• Inflammation, oxidative stress and disease
• Stimulating immune function
• Essential oils for inflammation & pain
• Antioxidant essential oils
Psychological effects
• Neurochemicals & the nervous system
• Anxiety reduction
• Sleep quality improvement
• Memory & cognitive function
ACCOMMODATIONS
Special Rates are available for our group at the Scottsdale Conference Center & Resort, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona.
For Reservations, contact John C. Edwards
Scottsdale Conference Center
1-800-528-0293
480-596-7402 Direct
Mention CODE: AROMASHW to receive the $69 room rate, per room/per night plus taxes, resort fees, etc. The rooms & rate are based on availability. You are encouraged to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible.
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Seminar organized by Scentsational Health & Wellness LLC
