International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy

03/09/2026

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International Journal of Professional Holisitic Aromatherapy

03/01/2026

The ability to change a lightbulb doesn’t make you an electrician. 💡

In 25 years as an Aromatherapist, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that we never stop being students. But today, the industry faces a challenge: the rise of the "Armchair Aromatherapist."

Armed with a $49 course and a social media strategy, well-intentioned but uneducated influencers are spreading "shortcuts" that lead to chemical burns, sensitization, and a public belief that "Aromatherapy doesn't work."

True Aromatherapy isn't just a pleasant scent; it’s a rigorous science involving:

✅ Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology

✅ GC/MS and Chiral Analysis

✅ Specialized clinical applications (Oncology, Neurology, Wound Care)

When we prioritize "marketing over molecules," the entire industry pays the price. Let’s raise the bar for education.

Read my latest blog on the cost of misinformation: https://www.ijpha.com/post/the-high-cost-of-shortcuts-why-education-defines-aromatherapy

Read the full paper in the Summer 2026 issue of the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.

The cost of misinformation The Aromatherapy industry currently navigates a difficult landscape between clinical validation and an "infodemic" of uneducated advice. When practitioners suggest protocols based on personal anecdotes rather than chemistry, the safety of the entire field is compromised. W...

02/24/2026

Recently, I attended a presentation in which the speaker said we shouldn’t worry about synthetics or adulterants in our essential oils. Why? Because the average consumer doesn’t know about them, and if they believe the cheap oil purchased online has helped them, then that’s okay. I disagree. Read our first blog at www.ijpha.com/blog on EO Adulteration – What’s the Harm?
Adulteration and the “placebo effect.”

Note: The IJPHA has added a blog to our website www.ijpha.com/blog While the original blog is still up (www.ijpha.wordpress.com), we will be loading new content to the website blog.

01/29/2026

We often talk of Aromatherapy for body, mind, and spirit. While the body-mind connection and aromatherapy are easy to connect with and explain, the connection between AROMATHERAPY & SPIRIT is more difficult to grasp and explain in tangible terms.

01/28/2026

The International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy is seeking papers for an upcoming issue focused on the mental health and well-being of teens and young adults, and their stressors. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026.

01/20/2026

The IJPHA is looking for papers on Aromatherapy and Mental Health for Teens and Young Adults and also the Bridge Between Aromatherapy and Spirit. Case Studies also needed, especially on the topics of teens & young adults and their issues, mental health and papers on aromatherapy for community and connection. submit to editor.ijpha@gmail.com.

12/31/2025

Behind the Peer Review
It is rewarding to see our articles sparking conversations across social media and professional networks. However, the "viral" life of a paper is only possible because of the rigorous, invisible work happening behind the scenes.

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The IJPHA provides rigorous peer review, ensuring that every claim is vetted by experts; editorial excellence through curating and refining the most impactful research, articles, and case studies; digital preservation that keeps this knowledge accessible and archived for decades to come; and professional copy editing.

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11/19/2025

The latest issue of the IJPHA focuses on the profound power of Aromatherapy and holistic practices to support the journey of wholeness across the human lifespan, from navigating significant transitions to promoting robust, healthy aging. Subscribe at ijpha.com

11/19/2025

The winter 2025 issue has now been added for our digital subscribers! The print issues will be mailed this week! There are some great articles in this issue from Sue Jenkins, Peter Mackereth & Ann Carter, Janet Nienhuis, Bruce Berkowsky, Cathy Skipper, Yasmine ElGhamrawy & Yumiko Inoue, and a 2025 research roundup from me and Bob Harris. Not subscribed? Do it now www.ijpha.com.

11/10/2025

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10/10/2025

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10/10/2025

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