Advantages of Aromatherapy

As a result of the hectic lifestyles we lead nowadays, aromatherapy has become the alternative therapy of choice for fighting stress, relieving body pains and the general wellness of our bodies as well as minds. The advantages of aromatherapy are pegged on the principle that the essential oils and aroma used are natural, and so its outcomes last longer and are friendlier to the body. Besides, aromatherapy stimulates a feeling of overall well being and optimal health. The trend nowadays is such that people have realized that being in touch with nature via natural therapy is not only effective but also most satisfying, since it guarantees a healthy life for everyone. Read more

The Chemistry of Aroma Essential Oils

 Academically speaking, there are four typical features of alternative therapy hydrocarbons, commonly known as essential oils. They are: the sweet and charming fragrances, the high carbon-hydrogen, the dirty yellow burning flame and finally, the characteristic reaction of aroma nucleo-philic substitution. Reminds you of organic chemistry classes? 

Essential oils are highly complex therapeutic compounds. This wide range of aromatic composites distinguishes aromatherapy healing as the Almighty’s special gift to mankind as opposed to the chemical-based counterparts. Surprisingly, the scent on its own has been known to have positive emotive and psychological effects besides the many other treating properties. Read more

Alternative Treatment: Aroma Massage

Do you sometimes wake up feeling tired even after a long night sleep? Do you feel moody, perhaps angry at everybody for no particular reason? You are not alone. Research shows that millions of people suffer from a similar problem mainly associated with fatigue, stress and inability to relax properly. If you have been experiencing such discomforts, then aroma massage is the cure.

Aroma massage is a form of alternative medication that uses natural remedies known as essential oils. These are used together with the ordinary massage oils. Read more

Fight Your Cellulite With Aroma

Cellulite is a lumpy, dimpled fat deposit that clings maddeningly to the outer thighs, hips, and buttocks, and sometimes to the upper arms. Quite different from ordinary fat, cellulite is a repository for extra water and toxic waste, which is why it is so hard to banish. Spas and Aromatherapists treat this unattractive “orange-peel skin” and other fatty deposits with special diets, massage, and wraps with herbal infusions and essences, which draw the toxins out and encourage the elimination of water.

Before you wrap, massage the fatty area with firm, upward strokes, using the essential oil mixtures suggested below: Read more

Natural Healing With Aroma

Fever

Treatment: Part of the natural healing may involve “seating it out”-as the higher body temperature fights infection. If the temperature needs to be reduced, tepid sponging or cold compresses can be used-peppermint, eucalyptus, bergamot and lavender are indicated. If the subject is strong enough, a lukewarm bath can also be used with essences. Drink plenty of pure water to help cool and detoxify the system. Read more

Child Care With Aroma

Like adults, children live in a highly polluted and stressful environment and aromatherapy can help maintain good health and a strong immune system. The dosage of essential oils in products for children is much lower than used for adults. It depends not only on the severity of the condition but on the size and age of a child and the potency of the essence.

Early Babyhood

A baby’s skin is highly sensitive to touch, and is often dry, sometimes with a tendency to eczema.  Read more

Aches and Pains

Aches and pains cover a multitude of problems. They can be caused by an excessive amount of exercise, gardening, injuries, rheumatism, arthritis, stress, or they can, quite simply, be the result of a bout of influenza. They can be temporary, or they can be chronic.

Whatever the cause, treatment with essential oils is most helpful for improving blood circulation and for relieving blockages and fluid infiltrations affecting muscles or joints. Muscle spasms and contractions can cause a lot of pain, in which case the massage is very soothing, decontracting and brings quick relief. Read more

Aromatherapy Treatments for Menopause

Menopausal women often feel that they are greatly helped by aromatherapy treatments. They not only feel physically better, they gain courage from the therapist and this, in turn, encourages them to take better care of themselves.

The symptoms that many women experience during the menopause can be grouped under eight different categories. Recommended aromatherapy treatments for each category:

1. Hot flushes, congestive state, excessive sweating Read more

Cold and Flu: Protection With Aroma

There are several simple measures that you can take both to prevent and to treat colds.

Prevention

 When the cold season starts in the autumn, start using products to protect them against the cold virus. It is particularly recommended using a fragrance and diffusing the essential oils of cajuput, eucalyptus, niaouli, pine and thyme on it. Use them individually, or two or three of them mixed together. They will ensure a highly antiseptic atmosphere. Read more