THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ESSENTIAL OILS AND AROMATHERAPY by Valerie Ann Worwood Book Review By Monika Dery I was given The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Armatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood for Christmas and only recently cracked the pages. You can see how much I'm in need of aromatherapy myself. I do try to add simple essential oils for relaxation in the tub but this book got the creative juices going. The 600+ recipes are easy to follow and are made with organic and non-toxic materials that can be found at most health food stores and "Body Shops" everywhere. There are healing recipes for things like chapped lips, coughs, toothache and even ear infections. The beauty section delves into deodorants, lotions, anti-wrinkle cream (right up my alley) as well as oils to curb cravings. Have you ever thought about the toxicity of those room fresheners sold in grocery and hardwood stores....full of harmful chemicals! Here you can make your own effective disinfectants and air fresheners and know they won't damage the environment or your family's health. Check out the great bathroom cleanser...mainly because the harshest, most damaging chemicals are currently being used in the bathroom. Speakin of which, the latest news states that children who are exposed to harsh chemicals (even many wipes people use without thinking of the consequences) have a much higher incidence of developing asthma and allergies. That should be enough of an impetus to get with the program. There are also interesting recipes for dogs and cats and their immediate living space plus a section on earth medicines and what they do! And with this book you'll definitely want to get with the program. Explanations abound and it's oh, so easy, to be environmentally correct. Tea Tree Oil is a perfectly natural disinfectant. Don't waste time, get "The Complete Book" today and help the world and all of us on it! Here's a quote from Debra Lynn Dadd, author of Non-Toxic, Natural and Earthwise. "As we learn how to live in harmony with the earth, the ancient art of aromatherapy is a tool we can use to contribute to our overall sense of well-being. Of all the aromatherapy books I've looked at, this is by far the best. If you are interested in essential oils, this is the book to have on your bookshelf." I couldn't have said it better. Back to the Writing Index