Exciting Things are Happening with Aromatherapy and Mental Cognition

 A new research study was published by the University of California at Irvine on July 24, 2023.  The researchers sought inexpensive home treatment that people struggling with declining cognition could use to increase their quality of life.  It was conducted with support from multi-billion-dollar manufacturing company Proctor & Gamble. 

Both men and women participated in the study, using seven different essential oils diffused into the air for two hours each night while they slept. 

The study concluded that there was a 226% improvement in cognitive and neural functioning and ultimately improved brain health. 

This unprecedented improvement was achieved with overnight olfactory enrichment. 

What is Olfactory Enrichment? 

When you inhale a pure essential oil, such as Quella essential oils, natural chemical constituents found in each essential activate...

This is a frequently asked question and an area of confusion for some seeking answers.  While this newsletter could quickly turn into an in-depth research paper, my aim here is to offer some simple advice for you to make that decision for yourself.

Here are some guidelines to follow!

1. Keep it Simple

Understand that you are not treating cancer, you are relieving symptoms associated with cancer and sometimes the side effects of medications.

2. Inhale or Apply to Skin?

Inhaled essential oils are highly unlikely to create any adverse side effects or interfere with medications as compared to applying them to your skin.

Why? First, because you are in control of the dose. For example, our Patches contain 1.5 drops of the oil blend and release the aroma slowly over 8 hours. Or, if you inhale from a cotton ball, or an aroma stick you only need to mindfully smell the aroma for 2-3 minutes to get results. Most adverse reactions are caused by overuse of topically applied...

How to Fill a Metal Aroma Stick

Reminders and Tips: Wash hands before and after handling essential oils. Write down the type of oil you used and when you made it somewhere. Use a ceramic or glass container to hold the oil as you're filling.  Stick will last 4-6 weeks or until the aroma fades naturally as molecules dissipate. Wash vial if you're using a new scent. Use a cotton ball for future refill!

1) Ensure that you have all parts of the metal aroma stick: Cotton wick, glass vial, gold top, and blue exterior (top and bottom)
2) Use a tweezer to hold the wick. Dip one end of the wick into the oil and allow it to absorb oil (up to 15 drops of essential oil)
3) Then place saturated wick into glass vial.
4) Screw the gold top onto the glass vial until tight.
5) Insert the glass jar into the metal (logo side) aroma stick. Rember to re-cap the blue top when not in use, so your oils last longer!

How to Fill a Plastic Aroma Stick

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I wanted to provide some helpful information in the form of a few recipes for creating your own green cleaning products with essential oils!
Making your own cleaning products is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint by eliminating single-use plastic cleaning products from your home and reduce your exposure to toxic and harmful chemicals.

My favorite part? You can completely customize by your own scent preferences! If you're new to this concept, here are some important considerations to ponder.

What to consider before making your own supplies:

• Source Genuine Essential Oils! Shopping on amazon for "Lavender Scented Oil" is not the same as Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender Essential Oil). Often times, the inexpensive option can be synthetic or cut with adulterants, which can sometimes cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. Perfume oils made in a lab are very different from genuine essential oils derived from the plant via distillation or extraction.
• ...

Aromatherapy Gifting Guide

We wanted to offer some tips and ideas when giving aromatherapy gifts, especially with our 25% off sale on select essential oil products (25% Off Sale at Quella.store)

Some important variables to keep in mind while buying essential oils & aromatherapy products for others are...

• Who is it for? (Think demographically)
• How are they going to use it? (On their skin? Inhalation only?)
• What is the intended result? (What do they need help with?)
• Known favorites? (Scent preference matters!)

Who is it for?

Children:

• Crowd pleasers like Lavender or Calming blend made simple in roll-on bottles!
• Refresh, Breathe Clear, or Lucid Mind Patches to stay alert while at school.

Parents:

• Diffusers for home or office help cleanse the air and uplift spirits by day, or offer relaxation at night.
• Basics include Lavender, Mandarin, Peppermint and Frankincense, enjoy mixing and creating new aromas in your diffuser!

Elderly: 

•  Aromatherapy Inhalation...

"Where do you get your oils from?" is a common and important question I am frequently asked, by both retail consumers and the medical communities I serve.

Typically, essential oil buyers want help understanding what testing is done for purity and authenticity, or if the oils are grown without pesticides, and if they are organic.
"Are your oils therapeutic grade?" became the most asked question since the late 1990's when big sales companies began and coined the term "therapeutic grade" to distinguish their products from commercially grown and processed oils. 

This term - requires some time to educate customers about the world of sourcing essential oils for companies like mine. We provide these answers on our website here.

I source the essential oils I use in Quella's products from time tested, respected farms, distillers, and suppliers that grow and produce essentials oils specifically for use in aromatherapy. My reputation as a business owner,...

Restoring Connection through Aromatherapy

              Connection is one of the most essential needs of human beings. The mutual exchange of energy fosters acceptance, love, and allows for individuals to feel heard and seen. This improves the wellbeing of a person by increasing self-esteem, happiness, and the overall satisfaction of one’s life. When connection is cut-off, studies have shown that health declines both physically and emotionally, self-care routines are diminished, and relationships can struggle.
              One study showed that "a lack of social connection is a greater detriment to health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure", and inversely, a strong social connection leads to a 50% increased chance of longevity, strengthens our immune system, and helps us recover from disease faster. People who feel more...

In December, I was asked to be a guest on Melissa Holman's podcast, Aromatic Chat, and we had a wonderful conversation. Melissa is a Registered Aromatherapist, Life Coach, Author, and an amazing podcast host through her company, Aromatic Remedies.

I've re-capped the conversation below to read, but you can listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Music, or if you prefer a video, on Youtube.

Melissa asked me how I got my start in the field, and how my initial interests in the field established the blossoming business that I run now!

I was introduced to essential oils. like many others, thru a multi-level marketing company selling essential oils in 1999.
Their focus was on recruiting others, sales were targeted at the public "playing doctor" by suggesting essential oils for certain health conditions at expos and classes, with a sales-focused educational level. After a few months, I realized their approach with essential oils was not for me.

I...

Have You Experienced Loss of Smell Due to COVID-19? You Are Not Alone! 

Loss of smell and taste is currently affecting around 50% of COVID-19 patients.  For some people, this is the first symptom they notice before they get sick. Smell recovery typically occurs within a few months, but for others, it can take much longer for the olfactory system to recover normal smell and taste function. Read on to find out how essential oils can play a part of your recovery and help to retrain your olfactory system.

How Does COVID-19 Impact The Way We Smell?

It starts with our olfactory system. For more details about the olfactory system, read my blog, "How Do You Smell"!

COVID-19 can affect our olfactory system, two common side effects are:

• Anosmia - This the medical term for loss of smell and is commonly associated with traumatic brain injuries, aging, chronic upper respiratory infections, and now with COVID.
• Parosmia - Another olfactory condition affecting COVID 19...

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So Let's Talk About Building Resilience, Self-Care, and Finding Time for Joy!

There is a universal principle that applies here: "energy flows where our...