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Fall is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. So, what better way to celebrate than with these awesome essential oil blends. Spray these blends in your bathroom, kitchen, family room, anywhere really or use in your diffuser. Your surroundings will smell heavenly. All you need now is a Pumpkin Spice Latte … Gingerbread Treats 3 drops ginger 2 drops clove 1 drops nutmeg 1 drops cinnamon bark Fall Leaves 5 drops clove 5 drops cedarwood 3 drops cinnamon bark 1 drops black pepper Warm Cider 5 drops ginger 5 drops orange 1 drop cinnamon bark 1 drop star anise Pumpkin Pie 5 drops cinnamon bark 3 drops nutmeg 3 drops ginger 3 drops clove 1 drops cardamom 2 drops orange Try your own blend. You’ll be surprised what you can come up with. If you come up with a great blend, feel free to share with us and we’ll put it up on our Facebook page. Happy Thanksgiving! Marian Grande is a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional (CAHP) with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, in good standing. Please visit us at www.serenityaroma.ca or email us at: serenityaromawellness@gmail.com © 2018, Serenity Aroma

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Pretty much everyone has heard of chakras. Although I find many people aren’t really clear on what they are or what their function is. Let me explain: Chakras are energy centers within the human body that help to regulate all its processes, from organ function to the immune system and emotions. There are seven main chakras that are positioned throughout your body, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. Each chakra has its own vibrational frequency, color, and governs specific functions. To achieve balance in all areas of your life, your chakras need to be balanced, in alignment and spinning just right. Essential oils can help you achieve that balance. First Chakra – Root Chakra Patchouli Essential Oil Also stimulates the second chakra (Sacral Chakra) The root chakra is located at the base of the spine and is represented by the colour red. It is also represented by the physical element of Earth. It represents grounding to the physical world and survival/self-preservation. The root chakra is associated with the spine, legs, feet, colon, the adrenal glands, the spine, legs, feet and colon. A balanced root chakra will have the following characteristics: being grounded, stability, stillness, prosperity, physical health, a sense of safety and security, and being present in the moment. This essential oil gives the gift of enjoying being alone with yourself in a content, relaxed state, giving rise to having a large energy store so you can get things done. It can be very supportive in helping you reach your goals, from clarification of what you desire to having the drive to do what is needed to reach your goal. This essential oil also helps you overcome fatigue and feeling down. Second Chakra – Sacral Chakra Neroli Essential Oil Also stimulates the fourth chakra (Heart Chakra) The sacral chakra is located in the lower abdomen between the pelvis and the navel centre. It is represented by the colour orange and the physical element of water. It represents vitality, self-gratification, and passion, and is associated with the sacral vertebra and the reproductive organs and effects circulation, urinary function, and reproduction. A balanced sacral chakra carries the following characteristics: ability to enjoy pleasure, emotional intelligence, sexual satisfaction, passion and the ability to embrace change. This essential oil brings the energy of pure love and lightness of being, driving away sorrows and bringing a peaceful, stable calm. This oil is simply a must for healing trauma from abuse or anytime you are in an emotional crisis or suffering from sadness. It helps to foster hope and leads you from fear. Neroli also opens you to love within yourself and the freedom of allowing love to flow freely. Third Chakra – Solar Plexus Chakra Pine Essential Oil Also stimulates the fourth chakra (Heart Chakra) The solar plexus chakra is located above the naval centre, and is represented by the colour yellow. It is also represented by the physical element of fire. It represents willpower, motivation and vitality. It is often associated with the pancreas, liver, spleen, stomach, lower back muscles, the metabolism and digestion. A balances solar plexus chakra should show the following characteristics: confidence, warmth, self-discipline, reliability, and a positive sense of self. Pine essential oil is an oil for the restoration of the heart when your emotions have become hard or jaded. This oil releases you from old wounds, letting you move forward without the baggage of the past, bringing the ability to experience your emotions in real time versus playing out echoes from the past. This oil allows you to move forward. You will feel replenished and new, which allows you to bring growth and inner peace to your future relationships. Fourth Chakra – Heart Chakra Rosewood or Rose Essential Oil The fourth chakra; the heart chakra is located in the low center of the chest and represents self-acceptance and love. It is associated with the colour green and the physical element of air. It is related with the lymph glands, heart, rib cage, lungs, skin, arms, hands, circulation and the immune system. A balanced heart chakra will have the following characteristics: self-love, contentment, compassion, acceptance, peacefulness and being centred. A wonderful oil that encourages free-flowing emotions, the ability to harmonize what you are feeling with your thoughts, and the capacity to express your emotions. This oil offers strong energetic bubble of protection and can help you maintain a clean and enclosed aura. Use this chakra scent for releasing constricted feelings stored in the chest, internalized grief, melancholy, and repressed emotions. Fifth Chakra – Throat Chakra Lavender Essential Oil The fifth chakra as its name suggests is located in the throat and is represented by the colour blue or turquoise. It is also represented by the physical element of ether. The throat chakra represents self-expression and communication, and is associated with the thyroid, esophagus, neck, shoulders, arms, hands and hearing. A balanced throat chakra will have the following characteristics: clear communication with others and self, good listening skills, good sense of time and a full voice. A fantastic essential oil that will help encourage you to share your gifts with the world. This chakra balancing oil heals feelings of being overly delicate, withdrawn, or fearful and brings spiritual growth by helping you integrate your experiences, which brings an expanded awareness and perspective. This oil will help you communicate more effectively. Six Chakra – Third Eye Chakra Sandalwood Essential Oil The third eye chakra is located in the centre of the forehead. It is represented by the colour indigo and the physical element of light. It represents self-reflection and knowledge. It is also associated with the pituitary gland, left brain hemisphere, left eye, nose, ears, sinuses, conscious mind, the endocrine system, neurological system, and small muscle control. A balanced third eye chakra will have strong intuition, good memory, ease remembering dreams, ability to visualize and a guiding vision for life. A grounding essential oil that is highly effective when meditating. Used by healers and spiritual leaders worldwide, this oil brings an inner awareness and a sense of ease engaging with higher consciousness, which is helpful for insights into blockages on your spiritual path, whether internal or external, and allows a gentle processing at your deepest levels. Sandalwood helps break down illusions, helping you align with your most authentic self. Seventh Chakra – Crown Chakra Lime Essential Oil The seventh chakra; the crown chakra is located at the top of the head. It is represented by the colour of violet, and physical element of thought. It represents self-knowledge, self-will, and divine connection. It is associated with the pineal gland, pituitary gland, cerebral cortex, cerebrum, the right eye, the right brain hemisphere, central nervous system, the subconscious mind, and large muscle control. A balance crown chakra will have wisdom, intelligence, ability to analyze, spiritual connection and open mindedness. Lime is a great essential oil to use for energetic cord cutting and detaching. Useful in enhancing your perception of the truth inside any situation. It allows you to release any illusion that you may have confused with reality. Here are a few more suggestions: Root Chakra: Cypress Sacral Chakra: Ylang-ylang Solar Plexus Chakra: Ginger Hearth Chakra: Jasmine Throat Chakra: Roman Chamomile Third Eye Chakra: Rosemary Crown Chakra: Frankincense Apply the oil (diluted with a carrier oil) to the respective chakra (i.e. root chakra – to the soles of the feet). Essential oils can help balance your chakras and keep them in alignment to ensure optimal health of the body, mind and soul. Marian Grande is a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional (CAHP) with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, in good standing. Please visit us at www.serenityaroma.ca or email us at: serenityaromawellness@gmail.com © 2018, Serenity Aroma

Sleep. One of the most important things in our lives. Something that is extremely vital to our health and wellness. So many suffer from lack of it. All we want is to be able to fall asleep with ease and wake up feeling new and refreshed. Why is it so hard to achieve? What can we do to make it a reality without the use of harsh and addictive medications? There are many things but today we will focus on a simple remedy to combat insomnia. Essential Oils. Here are our top 5 essential oils to help with insomnia and the reasons why they work so great. Lavender This is our top pick for helping to get a relaxing sleep. Its botanical name is Lavandula augustifolia and it is a well-known fragrance and flower. Safe for all ages including babies. Lavender essential oil helps to alleviate insomnia by reducing anxious thoughts allowing you to enter into a peaceful state of mind. Lavender’s oil contains compounds that help to slow brain waves which depresses the central nervous system. This will help you relax and drift off to sleep. Add a few drops to your pillow. Run it in your diffuser all night long. Add a few drops to your bath or shower. Dilute with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil and apply the soles of the feet and around the temples. Roman Chamomile A relaxing oil that goes by the botanical name Anthemis nobilis. There are two types of Chamomile essential oil; Roman and German, but for but for insomnia, we prefer Roman and not the German variety, as it is more effective Roman Chamomile is a natural sedative and relaxant. It is a popular choice to reduce insomnia caused by stress. In addition, it helps ease nightmares and other sleep difficulties in children. You would use it in the same ways you can use the Lavender Essential Oil. You can even blend Lavender and Roman Chamomile together and make yourself a wonderful sleep blend. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it can stimulate blood flow. Frankincense Biblically famous, this essential oil is highly effective in reducing insomnia and helping with relaxation. It helps to calm the mind. It is often used in meditation and yoga practices for this reason. It is a grounding oil. The oil is made by distilling the resin of the Boswellia tree. Its botanical name is Boswellia carterii. Let it run in your diffuser all night to get a peaceful sleep. Also blends well with Lavender. Ylang Ylang Traditionally, the ylang ylang flower has been used to cover the beds of newlywed couples on their wedding night because of its ability to balance male and female energies, supports focus and restore peace and tranquility. A light, floral scent, this essential oil has sedative properties that reduce hypertension and your heart rate, allowing you to relax and get some rest. Run in your diffuser 30 minutes before bed and through the night for a good and restful sleep. You can also mix with a non-scented lotion and apply to your body before bed. Its botanical name is Cananga odorata var genuina. Bergamot Bergamot essential oil is rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, which is a compound that has well-known relaxing and sedating properties; promoting relaxation and restful sleep. In addition, this oil also has powerful mood stabilizing effects, helps to calm agitated children and reduces anxiety. This oil blends well with lavender, frankincense and a host of other essential oils. Bergamot is also known botanically as Citrus bergamia. You don’t have to use these oils on their own; try blending them. We have included 2 of our favourite blends. Add 10-12 drops to your diffuser nightly. Serenity Aroma’s Grounding Sleep Blend: 3 drops Roman Chamomile Essential Oil 2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil Serenity Aroma’s Relaxing Sleep Blend: 3 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil In addition to using essential oils, here are some tips that will help in getting you a peaceful and restful sleep. Have a bedtime ritual. Allow at least 30 minutes for a relaxing routine activity that is free from technology. Turn off your phone. Turn off your computer. Turn off your TV. Separating your sleep time from activities that cause stress, anxiety, or excitement will make it easier to fall and stay asleep. Daily exercise. You’ve heard it before but having a regular exercise routine helps our health and wellness on extreme levels. Even if all you can do is take a daily 30-minute walk; do it. It will make a difference in your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Creat an oasis. It may seem obvious but your bedroom needs to promote a good night’s sleep. This includes evaluating the temperature, noise should be diminished as much as possible. Consider a white noise machine, meditation before bed, nature sounds. They all work great. Try to block out light. Wear an eye mask or purchase blackout curtains. A good mattress. This one is obvious but a necessity that often gets overlooked. A great pillow also makes an enormous difference in the quality of sleep you are getting. Always use essential oils safely and never ingest. Always speak to a professional and certified Aromatologist, who can direct you and monitor your progress. Marian Grande is a Certified Clinical Aromatologist with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, in good standing. Please visit us at www.serenityaroma.ca or email us at: serenityaromawellness@gmail.com © 2018, Serenity Aroma

Must-Have Essential Oils for Children No matter how hard you work to keep your children healthy, they’re going to experience sickness or discomfort from time to time. As parents, we always want what’s best for them, and this includes keeping them healthy, grounded and happy. The world of essential oils can be complicated and scary. Not all essential oils are safe to use with children, some are toxic. We are going to help you break down the best oils for your children. We are Certified Clinical Aromatologists, and we will direct you safely down the path of “must-have essential oils for children”. There are so many amazing and exotic essential oils available, but let’s keep our list to the ones that the most familiar and easily accessible. Maybe you already have some stashed away in your pantry, but if you don’t, we can certainly help you obtain them. Safe Essential Oils for Children Tea Tree Oil: Cuts, Scrapes, Burns, Lice, Bug Bites and Bug Repellents Tea tree oil is an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial essential oil. If you child comes homes with lice, add some while washing their hair, or even use as a preventative measure. Lavender Oil: First Aid, Sunburns and Insomnia Lavender oil has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and calming/relaxing properties. Lavender oil is also well known to help with stress and anxiety. Great for the first day of school or exam day. Chamomile Oil: Constipation, Colic, Ear Infections and Calming Chamomile oil is a great digestive aid. It is also well known for its calming and relaxing properties. Also helps with acne and skin conditions like eczema. Peppermint Oil: Headaches, Colic, Fevers and Cold Relief Peppermint oil is well known for helping with headaches. It also has great properties that help with colds and fevers. You can also apply a few drops (diluted with a carrier oil) on the abdomen to help with cramps or nausea. Eucalyptus Oil: Cold Relief, Asthma, Allergies, Bronchitis and Fevers Eucalyptus oil is most well-known for it’s use as a decongestant for respiratory disorders such as bronchitis and colds. It also works to cool fevers and has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange: Mood enhancing Citrus oils, in general are amazing at boosting ones’ moods and feelings. They smell fresh and light and usually liked by most people. You can also try tangerine, blood orange and lime, which offer the same mood enhancing benefits. Citrus oils have also been known to boost immunity. Frankincense: Calming and Grounding Frankincense is a wonderful calming and grounding oil and works great while you’re trying to get your little ones to settle down for the night. It also works wonders for infections because of it’s anti-bacterial properties. How to Use Essential Oils There are a few ways to use essential oils: Add 8–12 drops of the essential oil into your diffuser and let it run until it has been depleted By inhalation or steam bath (add a few drops to hot water) Apply to the abdomen or soles of the feet with a roller bottle (see below for safe instructions on applying topically) Essential oils are highly concentrated and therefore, should never be used neat (or undiluted on the skin), and should absolutely never been ingested internally. This general rule goes for children as well as adults. How do you dilute essential oils? With a carrier oil. For adults we normally use a 3% dilution ratio: add 15 ml of a carrier oil such as grapeseed or coconut oil to 9 drops of essential oil. You can also make a mix, as long as the total amount of essential oil drops does not exceed 9 when you are using 15 ml of a carrier oil. For children you want to use a 1–2.5% dilution ratio. Some other popular carrier oils are jojoba, sweet almond, sunflower or avocado oil. Most carrier oils carry no scent and will therefore not interfere with your selected essential oil scent. We have included the below dilution chart for your reference. If you’re not sure, always ask a professional certified in Aromatherapy, or a medical doctor. No matter how hard you work to keep your children healthy, they’re going to experience sickness or discomfort from time to time. As parents, we always want what’s best for them, and this includes keeping them healthy, grounded and happy. So, how can essential oils help your kid? How do you safely use essential oils around children? What oils can you use? The world of essential oils can be complicated and scary. Not all essential oils are safe to use with children, some are toxic. We are going to help you break down the best oils for your children. We are Certified Clinical Aromatologists, and we will direct you safely down the path of “must-have essential oils for children”. There are so many amazing and exotic essential oils available, but let’s keep our list to the ones that the most familiar and easily accessible. Maybe you already have some stashed away in your pantry, but if you don’t, we can certainly help you obtain them. Safe Essential Oils for Children Tea Tree Oil: Cuts, Scrapes, Burns, Lice, Bug Bites and Bug Repellents Tea tree oil is an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial essential oil. If you child comes homes with lice, add some while washing their hair, or even use as a preventative measure. Lavender Oil: First Aid, Sunburns and Insomnia Lavender oil has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and calming/relaxing properties. Lavender oil is also well known to help with stress and anxiety. Great for the first day of school or exam day. Chamomile Oil: Constipation, Colic, Ear Infections and Calming Chamomile oil is a great digestive aid. It is also well known for its calming and relaxing properties. Also helps with acne and skin conditions like eczema. Peppermint Oil: Headaches, Colic, Fevers and Cold Relief Peppermint oil is well known for helping with headaches. It also has great properties that help with colds and fevers. You can also apply a few drops (diluted with a carrier oil) on the abdomen to help with cramps or nausea. Eucalyptus Oil: Cold Relief, Asthma, Allergies, Bronchitis and Fevers Eucalyptus oil is most well-known for it’s use as a decongestant for respiratory disorders such as bronchitis and colds. It also works to cool fevers and has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange: Mood enhancing Citrus oils, in general are amazing at boosting ones’ moods and feelings. They smell fresh and light and usually liked by most people. You can also try tangerine, blood orange and lime, which offer the same mood enhancing benefits. Citrus oils have also been known to boost immunity. Frankincense: Calming and Grounding Frankincense is a wonderful calming and grounding oil and works great while you’re trying to get your little ones to settle down for the night. It also works wonders for infections because of it’s anti-bacterial properties. How to Use Essential Oils There are a few ways to use essential oils: Add 8–12 drops of the essential oil into your diffuser and let it run until it has been depleted By inhalation or steam bath (add a few drops to hot water) Apply to the abdomen or soles of the feet with a roller bottle (see below for safe instructions on applying topically) Essential oils are highly concentrated and therefore, should never be used neat (or undiluted on the skin), and should absolutely never been ingested internally. This general rule goes for children as well as adults. How do you dilute essential oils? With a carrier oil. For adults we normally use a 3% dilution ratio: add 15 ml of a carrier oil such as grapeseed or coconut oil to 9 drops of essential oil. You can also make a mix, as long as the total amount of essential oil drops does not exceed 9 when you are using 15 ml of a carrier oil. For children you want to use a 1–2.5% dilution ratio. Some other popular carrier oils are jojoba, sweet almond, sunflower or avocado oil. Most carrier oils carry no scent and will therefore not interfere with your selected essential oil scent. We have included the below dilution chart for your reference. If you’re not sure, always ask a professional certified in Aromatherapy, or a medical doctor. Read our blog for more information on safe oils for children and babies here. Marian Grande is a Certified Clinical Aromatologist with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, in good standing. Please visit us at www.serenityaroma.ca or email us at:serenityaromawellness@gmail.com © 2018, Serenity Aroma Read our blog for more information on safe oils for children and babies here. Marian Grande is a Certified Clinical Aromatologist with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists, in good standing. Please visit us at www.serenityaroma.ca or email us at:serenityaromawellness@gmail.com © 2018, Serenity Aroma