i Exploring the » ESSENTIAL OILS, the lifeblood of aromatherapy, are concen- WHO TO CALL: Fashion Editor Layne Christensen 985-2131 a 8) trated forms of herbal energy,.in their purest form they can be diffused or misted into the air, added to massage oil or beauty and bath oil or used to scent candies, When used properly, they . can relax or rejuvenate, dissolve aches and pains, and | improve your health and well-being. A hands-on approach... - Veroushka Tarazi says the most effective way to introduce essential oils to the body is through a specialized type of mas- sage. This she does Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays by appointment at Essénza Esthetics in Caulfeild Village. Through aromatherapy‘ massage, Tarazi aims to restoring the balance - between body, mind and spirit. After assessing her client’s needs she will specially blend oils to alleviate their concems through a full-body. massage. Blocked sinuses, migraines, depression, ‘stress, allergies can all be addressed through massage, she says. “: Two hours are $125; 1% hours, $90;a half-hour, $75. Phone: 922. 3636... ‘Just the essentials... Jacqui MacNeill of Escents Aromatherapy says essential oils are able. to’ ‘penetrate directly into the blood stream, “similar to the way a | patch works to ‘Stop one’s craving of cigarettes.” As such, NEWS photos lke Wakofleid AROMA-MASSAGE therapist Veroushka Tarazi creates blends from over 40 essential oils to treat different con- ditions, fram menopause to migraines, she says. A full- ‘ body massage detoxifies and destresses the body. benefits of aromatherapy by Layne Cheielensen they are powerful and can be harmful if ingested. Know what you're taking: some oils will interfere with homeo- pathic remedies and others, in rare cases, can abort a fetus or bring on a seizure in an epileptic. Price may be an indication of quality and puri- ty, so ask the store clerk. Some of the most popular . essential oils: Chamomile: Gentle, calming and soothing, chamomile cases depression, stress, anger and irritability. It is especially soothing for children in times of anxiety or stress, It also makes a soothing massage for painful muscles and joints. Eucalyptus: Invigorating and balancing. eucalyptus helps alleviate grief and sorrow. It has strong antiseptic antibiotic and antiviral properties. Used with massage it eases muscular and arthritic pain. Lavender: Cine javender ¢:. LOVELY LAVENDER... regarded as the most ver- satile essential oil. of the most gentle and versatile essential oils, insomnia, depression, impatience, stress, worry cand shock. It can help regulate the menstrual cycle and ease, PMS. It has strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties and can help prevent scarring of bums and wounds. Rose: Elegant. romantic and enchanting, this symbol of love awakens, inspires and brightens ihe heart. A gentle aphrodisiac, it helps smooth and soothe relationship difficulties. [t is espe- cially soothing for children. . Where to buy... Aroma Joy Aromatherapy: This White Rock-based com- pany has six stores in the Lower Mainland. Its Lonsdale Quay store was revamped last June. Aroma Joy carries essential oils and its own line of bath and beauty products with blended oils. A 13 mb vial of lavender is $14.95. Phone: 988-9688. ' The Body Shop: The Lynn Valley Centre. Lonsdale Quay, and Park Royal South’stores all stock aromatherapy products - including massage oil.’ bath oil, moisturizing cream, uplifting’ scalp oil, shower oil und [0 pure essences, five classified as ~ uplifting and five relaxing. A 10 mL vial of lavender is $5.45. Escents Aromatherapy Bath and Body Products: With a warehouse in North Vancouver, a store in Park Royal South and two new Stores set to open soon (at 2579 W, Broadway on Nov. 4 and in Whistler on Jan. [), Escents is growing strong. 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All store owners agreed that anyone who's interested in mak- ing aromatherapy a part of their daily routine should first read up on it. Some books to browse through: @ The Directory of Essential Oils by Valerie Worwood (Harper Collins), $26.95 at Escents. » @ The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Jutia Lawless (Element Books), $19.95 at Nature's Creations. © The Aromatherapy Workbook by Shirley Price (Harper Collins), $16.95 at Escents. @ The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy Massage and Yoga (Acropolis Books) by Carcie McGilvery, Jimi Reed and Mira Mehta, $29.99 at Nature’s Creations. @ The Body Shop Rook (Litde, Brown &.Co.), with intro- duction by Anita Roddick, founder of the Body Shop, $29.95 at all Body Shop stores. CONSIDER AROMATHERAPY for gift giving. Corporate gift basket, aromatic candle and aromatic bath off are available at Nature's Creations on Lower Lonsdale. 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