Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils from plants to maintain, restore and to enhance general health and appearance. Each essential oil has its own aromatic scent that can improve the quality of life. There's nothing like a good hot bath with essential oils to relieve your stress. Works for me!!
stress and anxiety insomnia skin conditions(acne and cellulite) digestive disorders women’s problems(PMS and menopause) What are the benefits? Like most natural complementary therapies, it works on the whole body. Some essential oils are stimulating and invigorating, while others are soothing and relaxing. Certain fragrances can lift depression, soothe anxiety, and enhance mental concentration. A large amount of essential oils are physically therapeutic and possess antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The pure essential oil is the vital element in any aromatherapy treatment. They are concentrated essences, much lighter than water and are highly flammable; very different from the heavy cooking oils we use. Essential oils are usually mixed with other ingredients to trap their effectiveness because they evaporate quickly. They are measured in drops because they are so concentrated. Many essential oils have an antibacterial or antifungal action, and can be applied directly to the skin (tea tree oil is an excellent example of this).
There are a number of ways aromatherapy is utilized, including:
direct inhalation steam inhalation (using a vaporizer or similar) personal care products (added to creams, soaps, lotions etc) in a clay pot diffuser, a lamp ring diffuser or a nebulizing electric diffuser, or through massage with a carrier oil. There are also candles on the market, which when burned release the essential oils into the atmosphere in a similar way to a diffuser. Another common use of essential oils is in bathing, where a few drops of an essential oil are added to bath water, and mixed in vigorously. This is an excellent way for the user to both inhale the aromas, as well as absorb the compounds through the skin. The Most Common Therapeutic Essential Oils:
CAUTION:*You should never take essential oils internally, unless directed by a practitioner.
*Always dilute essential oils before using them.
*Do not use the same oil for more than one to two weeks at a time.
*Aromatherapy should be avoided completely during a pregnancy with complications. During a normal healthy pregnancy, oils should be avoided during the first trimester and thereafter only under the supervision of a qualified aroma therapist.
Before using essential oils, it’s a good idea to read more about them. You’ll find several great resources both online and offline detailing the effects and uses of the most common essential oils. You’ll also learn more about blending essential oils for maximum effect, and any safety considerations you have to be aware of.
Here is a list of the different topics you should learn about before starting aromatherapy:
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