Aroma Essential Oils: How They Work
May 5, 2010 by admin
Filed under Essential oils
Aromatherapy operates on the principle that essential oils are applied on the body or inhaled. They penetrate the skin via the pores and absorbed into the body fluids, where they kill pathogens and strengthen the immune system. Some essential oils increase blood circulation thus boosting excretion, others promote cell division that enhances body’s self healing ability. Since individual oils are unique, each comes with its own characteristics as well as benefits. Other essential oils stimulate blood oxygenation when they are inhaled into the lungs while some aromas trigger the brain’s centre for emotions.
Aromatherapy massage is a sure way to enjoy aromatherapy, since one gets massaged while receiving treatment. The massage revitalizes the body by stimulating pressure points, tissues and systems like the nerves and glands that improves blood flow. The essential oils that influence emotion work by stimulating a brain chemical called serotonin that is naturally produced by the body to help relaxation and induce sleep. Such essential oils are found in lavender and sandalwood. By countering stress, the body manages to regulate cortisol and adrenaline production, which predisposes cyclic infections thus restoring normal functioning.
Research has shown that regular treatments using essential oils and aromatherapy massage contributes in breaking the cycle of depression that causes immunodeficiency, whilst boosting the depleted immunity. In conclusion, natural therapy has been successful in bringing relief to millions of people where conventional medicine has failed. Preventative measures are essential in protecting the body against illness. Therefore, the relaxing property of essential oils and massage is a plus.
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