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Rita Van Parys from Belgium has written a fantastic article for the 2024 Spring edition (11.1) of Aromatika magazine.
Rita shares her science of aromatherapy and how to incorporate essential oils into home use.
A CALL TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE
I'm Rita Van Parys, and I've been fortunate to grow up in a rural village in Belgium where meadows and fields were my playground. My father built a wooden hut in our garden, my sanctuary, where I pretended to heal imaginary patients with concoctions and perfumes made from nature's bounty. This childhood passion for plants, flowers, and their scents blossomed into a lifelong love affair. As a pharmacist with a deep interest in complementary medicine and, specifically, aromatherapy, I've dedicated years to studying the intricate science of essential oils. Through education at home and abroad, personal application, and teaching, I've immersed myself in their wonders. Now, after a period of introspection, I am ready to share this valuable knowledge with the world.
THE PHARMACIST'S ROLE: BEYOND DISPENSING
The role of a pharmacist is multifaceted: we prepare and dispense medications, but equally important is guiding patients towards the proper use of these remedies. Whether it's a conventional drug, supplement, homoeopathic medicine, cosmetic, or essential oil, providing sound and understandable advice is our duty. We are the final checkpoint in patient care before a remedy is used.
PRACTICAL AROMATHERAPY FOR ALL
Whether you're using essential oils for personal care, advising customers in a health store, or a professional looking to expand your expertise, I aim to make aromatherapy accessible and practical. I strive to present accurate, reliable, and easy-to-understand information, eliminating the need for extensive research.
FROM BOTTLE TO BENEFIT: MAXIMISING POTENTIAL
Too often, essential oils are purchased for a single use and then forgotten. My goal is to help you extract every drop of potential from each bottle. Essential oils possess a multitude of talents, addressing physical, emotional, and energetic needs through various applications (external use, internal use, inhalation). I offer guidance on these applications, highlighting the benefits and limitations and providing a foundation for safe and effective use without needing personal study. To learn more about Rita and her work visit: www.ritavanparys.be
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