Aroma Wisdom The Canadian Aromatherapy Journal
Fall 2020 The Harvest Edition
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Essential Dreaming -
Writers Melissa Housser, Toby Johnson and Krista Lee delve into prophetic dreams
Kathleen Bednis discusses Arthritis & Aromatherapy: Managing Disease Symptoms Naturally
Sep-Nov 2020
Interview Melissa Housser talks with BCAOA member Dr. Sterling Desmond
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Contents 5 Our Contributors 7 President’s Message 8 2020 CE Guidelines 10 Announcements 13 Guest Writers: Essential Dreaming: Prophetic Dreaming Part 3 of 3 - Melissa, Toby and Krista delve into the mysteries of prophecies
19 BCAOA Educational Offering - Webinar with Kelly Holland Azzaro on September 30th
21 Guest Writer: Aromatherapy & Arthritis - Managing Disease Symptoms Naturally - Kathleen Bedniss discusses treatment options
28 Get to Know: Dr. Sterling Desmond Melissa Housser chats with a BCAOA member
32 Everyday Plant Medicine Emily Boese, RHT, chats about common herbs for daily use
35 The Classifieds 36 BCAOA mini Media Kit DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE BCAOA, ITS DIRECTORS, THE EDITOR, OR ITS MEMBERS. INFORMATION PROVIDED IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. THE BCAOA, ITS DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, AND EDITOR CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISUSE OF ESSENTIAL OILS OR ANY OTHER THERAPEUTIC METHODS PRESENTED HEREIN. THE BCAOA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY ARTICLE OR ADVERTISEMENT SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY ENDORSE ANY PERSON, PRODUCT, COMPANY, COURSE, OR SCHOOL MENTIONED HEREIN.
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BCAOA Sponsored Events CE credits are granted for attendees of events Flower Power for Pets - Kelly Holland Azzaro will present this webinar that will help empower those wanting to learn about the therapeutic properties and versatile uses of hydrosols with their animal friends. Date: Sept 30, 2020 Time & Place: 4:00pm PT, online Cost: Free for BCAOA members; $25 for non-members To Register contact admin@bcaoa.org For non-BCAOA sponsored events: According to BCAOA Guidelines, every full day of attendance at a recognised seminar, workshop, or webinar is equivalent to 4 CE Credits. Please contact the registrar at registrar@bcaoa.org if you are unsure of an event’s status. Continuing Education Credits: Please refer to the above CE Activity guidelines. Proof of attendance can be sent via hardcopy or email. Please make sure to include the title of the specific event along with your name and address.
The following are for information purposes only. Inclusion DOES NOT imply BCAOA recognition. Be sure any course/workshop/seminar etc., qualifies for credits before taking it. Sedona Aromatics - Sharon Falsetto: Offers various types of courses and workshops. Ongoing. Information and Registration: https://sedonaaromatics.com/botanical-aromatherapy-programs/ Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Herpes and Shingles - a downloadable short, easy introduction to the treatment of Herpes, Shingles and Genital Herpes with Essential Oils. 24-page pdf for printing and onscreen viewing. Information and Registration: https://www.pacificinstituteofaromatherapy.com/ Other links to explore for upcoming events: Alliance of International Aromatherapists - https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/ The Canadian Herbalist Association of British Columbia - https://www.chaofbc.ca/ 10
and it made my dreams return to their normal, vivid, easily-recalled state.
the area where I rolled it on became red and sort of itchy. After I noticed that I stopped using the blend topically and just diffused it.
On average my dreams symbolized the transitions in my life and at most predicted my upcoming shifts at work. Analyzing them helped me mentally prepare for any
I don’t know which oil it was out of the blend but I have a gut feeling that it was bay laurel since I have never used it before and when we smelled it in class it just rubbed me the wrong way. I had also never experienced skin sensitization with an essential oil before this.
upcoming bad energy at work and look forward to a nice dinner with family. I did have one dream that was truly and unexpectedly prophetic. In the dream I attended a party naked, a very common dream apparently but not one I had ever experienced. After researching the potential meaning of all the symbols, I came to the analysis that I was to come into money. This seemed unlikely and I discounted it until the following night when I had dinner with my parents for my birthday and my mother secretly handed me a cheque for a substantial amount of money to put towards school. It was shocking, surprising, unexpected and all the other synonyms for never-seeing-it-coming. Once again, this dream occurred after a foot roll-on night which leads me to believe that the roll-on method was much more effective than meditation for me personally. Krista’s experience Before this project, I didn’t know what prophetic dreaming was so I really enjoyed learning a bit more about it. Out of all the blends that we made, I liked this one the least. The smell bothered me but I used it anyways, only diffusing it every other night since it was a little strong for me. I noticed after two nights of applying it to my wrists that
Toby's experience After diffusing, meditating, and writing in my journal for two weeks, I wish we had a time between blends, to sleep without oils as at this point I was feeling that getting ready for bed was more of a chore. However, I'd like to note that at this time I was aware of my dream states. Perhaps it was more of a lucid dreaming style that I experienced but I was no longer a character involved in the happenings of the dream, but a floating consciousness or mind. I viewed almost all of my dreams as a fly on the wall, above the happenings, which evolved into what I called "mind hopping"; a sensation of jumping viewpoints of those active in the dream happenings. Unlike the past two weeks, these dreams were of a gruesome nature that is closer to what I would normally
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During the week using the blend I also had no results. I again stopped using marijuana for two nights this time and still didn’t remember anything.
experience. The themes rotated between murder, events of death, mutilation, or disgusting body morphing. However, unlike my normal reactions, I didn't once experience fear. I was warm, calm, and held above the happenings. 16
Flower Power for Pets
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Exploring the Use of Hydrosols for our Animal Friends This webinar presentation will empower those wanting to learn about the therapeutic properties and versatile uses of hydrosols with their animal friends. These naturally-sourced botanicals are often overlooked when seeking safe and user-friendly options for physical and emotional balance. The beauty of hydrosols is that they are quite effective with many issues. Included in the presentation will be easy-to-use information applicable for skin and minor wound care, fear-based behavior and for use during times of grief and transition. With the rise of the use of essential oils with both humans and their animal friends, it is important to be mindful of safe use with everyone, but even more so with animals. This presentation will offer a safe and practical options to incorporate these ‘gentle waters’ with ‘gentle spirits’. About the Presenter Kelly Holland Azzaro is a Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Reiki 19
Practitioner. Kelly is an active member of over twenty years and has served The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy Board Member positions: Vice President (NAHA) and President (NAHA), and is the current Public Relations. She also is the Journal Manager and CoEditor for the NAHA Aromatherapy Journal. Kelly is the Founder and Director of The Holistic Animal Aromatherapy Association. Kelly has over 25 years of professional experience and educational training in Clinical Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy (including over 20+ modalities). She also has specialized training in Canine, Feline and Equine Anatomy & Physiology, Equine/Canine and small animal Acupressure-Massage Therapies, Animal Communication, Homeopathy and Herbal Therapies (Human/Animal), Reiki (Human/Animal), CrainoScaral Therapy (CST) (Human/Animal), Chiropractic Assistant (Parker Chiropractic Foundation), and advanced studies in both Aromatherapy and Flower Essence Therapy for people and their animal friends. As an educator, Kelly’s style of teaching is heartcentered with a focus on mentorship and support for the student and their individual goals. Empowering others through education is key in a student’s journey and also inspires those seeking to connect with animals to develop a deeper level of listening and awareness skills. She offers a 300+hour program ‘Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner Certification Course’, specific to the use of botanicals with animal. Kelly, and her husband Marco a Licensed Acupuncturist and Qigong Practitioner and Instructor have Ashi Therapy; a Holistic Healing Center where they work together as a team to educate and empower others through holistic services, education, and support. Kelly is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider. To learn more about Kelly, please visit: www.animalaromatherapy.com
This webinar will take place September 30th at 4:00pm PT. It is free for BCAOA members and $25 for non-members. Contact admin@bcaoa.org to register. *Stampmarked
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