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Aromatherapy massage is the type of massage, which takes in the whole aspect of a person, not just one level. Aromatherapy looks at the mind, body and spirit of a person, and also their natural well-being how they live their day to day lives, what food they eat, and how much time they take to relax! Incorporating how much stress is in their lives due to work, children and social commitments, whether they have large financial burdens, and if they have recently suffered a bereavement, birth or just moved house, if they have a disability, have had disease or are suffering from one, or are in general rundown, these aspects are all looked at, before treatment starts. Aromatherapy massage is a combination...

Balsam, pine, spruce, fir-all of these are favorites for decorating at the holiday season. But did you know that their fragrance can be healing as well? All of these trees possess a life blood that we call "essential oils." This lifeblood protects the tree from invading bacteria and viruses, and helps heal wounds from traumas. When this lifeblood is extracted through steam distillation, we discover that it has tremendous healing qualities that can aid us as well. First of all this essential oil contains hundreds of different chemical compounds known to be anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and immune stimulating. Each tree is unique and therefore possesses a unique chemistry that identifies it...

Have you ever tried any form of alternative health therapy? Are you worried that alternative therapy may actually end up in making your health situation even worse than it already is? I have to admit that I was always very wary of anything that was different from the traditional routes but decided, after becoming quite frustrated with my aches and pains, to give it a go. I am now very happy that I did and have not looked back since. In this article I am going to write about the forms of alternative therapy that have worked for me. From what many so called experts have advised me, stress is in their opinion one of the biggest factors in my own health problems. I have been told to reduce the amount of...

Dioscorides who wrote around the year 100 C.E., mentions over 700 plants which were in use at that time. They formed the basis of the remedies used in the temples of Asclepius with their focus on psychic medicine. In his book De Materia Medica, he combines herbal lore of the Egyptians and Greeks and discusses the components of perfumes and their medicinal properties and then gives a detailed listing of recipes. Here is an example of a recipe for the perfume Susinum. It contained cardamom, cinnamon, lilies, myrrh, saffron, balanus, wine and honey. Nardinum contained calamus, cistus, cardamom, melissa, spikenard and myrrh. So when did medicine change from the magical to one of objective observation...

Each year at the change of seasons one of the most often asked questions from clients is how to relieve the symptoms of their allergies. The most common complaints are: headache, sinus congestion and pressure, and fatigue. Ayurvedic medicine, the 5000 year old medical system from India, has easy, simple solutions. Anyone can have permanent relief by following these guidelines and combining them with therapeutic essential oils. In Ayurveda, simply determine your "Dosha", your specific body/mind type, and follow the recommendations. Everyone has a predominant dosha, either Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. Kaphas are especially prone to having excess moisture in the body and this can mean frequent sinus and...

Thousands of Americans are living with pain in their joints, suffering with Arthritis. It doesn't have to be this way. Western medicine offers little beyond narcotic pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs. However there is a very effective alternative to this plan of treatment. Many find permanent relief with modalities offered from Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the worlds oldest continuously practiced form of medicine in the world, originating in India. Here are three tips to get you started with Ayurveda, and get you on the road to pain free living. 1). Determine your "dosha". In Ayurveda, each person is treated according to their own individual constitution, or body/mind type, called your...

Menopause is a crucial phase in any woman's life. While some sail through it with enviable ease, others find it a nightmare to live with. As the body undergoes continuous changes, both physical and psychological, most women complain of mood swings, hot flashes, skin aging, low self esteem, depression and irritability. Quite naturally, these factors affect the woman as well as those around her (friends, family and co-workers). If you are one of the many women who have a hard time coping up with hormonal changes,aromatherapy may be just what you need. Don't let your hormones get the better of you - it is easy to maintain your health, beauty and sanity with a little help from essential oils! For those...

One of the oldest forms of anxiety therapy is the practice of massage. In China during the 2nd Century it was first recorded. Massage is an automatic, instinctual response when someone is hurt, upset, or down and out. During times of stress, anxiety, and/or physical exhaustion people seek out massage services. In my practice, many of my clients come to me for full body massage, essential oil therapies, or reflexology to de-stress and relax. In 2007 I went through a time where I experienced anxiety and panic attacks 24/7 due to out of control blood sugar and adrenal fatigue. These two issues take time to recover from so I scheduled weekly massage appointments to get me through that tough time of...

Essential oil is a volatile and concentrated liquid, which is extracted from the different parts of plant such as leaves, stems, roots, wood, bark etc. Essential oil is regarded as the real essence of nature in the form of oil. It is quite possible that the term oil being used in the essential oil can give you the sticky feeling. But, it must be noted that essential oil is not at all sticky like other edible and synthetic oils. In present scenario, maintaining healthy life through naturopathy is gaining popularity among the people. And, aromatherapy is regarded as an art of healing and maintaining a healthy life. Aromatherapy make use of natural extracted products such as essential oil, carrier oils...

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) was originally a native of the Middle East the shrub is now widely grown in India, China and Africa; it is a hardy shrub that can be grown in very barren soils found in extreme desert conditions. There is much evidence indicating that frankincense was used by the Egyptians as early as the 15th, century B.C. showing how they often combined it with other oils, including myrrh, juniper berries and cinnamon to produce an oil used as a temple incense. According to the Bible the baby Jesus was given gold, frankincense and myrrh as a gift and there are details of how frankincense was used as an anointing oil and also in many other religious ceremonies. In the Ancient World...

It has been said that we are all spiritual beings who are having a physical experience. We are first of all spirits who have physical bodies and live in a physical world. Energetically, we can liken the energy field to our spirit which is larger than our bodies and interpenetrates our physical reality. When there are blocks or energetic debris (congested energy), our spirits are not in balance or harmony with our surroundings. We may experience this as emotions or thoughts that are keeping us from our highest potential. We are not "at one with ourselves." What Is the Spiritual Journey?It is a personal one we each make to find the meaning in life. We look for answers to questions like:o Why am I...

Candles are known as an addition to your home decor. Candle also can be used for relaxation and mood enhancer. Candles are great mood enhancers for your entire house, Place a burning candle in every room of your home, so that while you're going about your everyday tasks around the house, the candles will help to lessen the stress and uplift your mood. Stick candles are generally used to enhance the mood, and atmosphere of the dinner table. Use Soft red, blue, or white candles for a romantic evening meal. Use Seasonal colored candles to add that little additional charm for Christmas, Valentine's, Easter, or Halloween. These candles even come in scents like pine, cotton candy, or pumpkin pie, so they...

It's about time you have the power of aromatherapy particularly its tension-relieving advantages. Continue reading and establish how aromatic therapy eases you out of tension holistically, clinically and aesthetically. See how each method provides you with the peace and tranquility your body needs. The Essence of Aromatic Oils At the heart of aromatic therapy are the essential oils that are taken from different plants in three ways: steam distillation, cold press and absolute extraction. The last way is used only when the plants or flowers couldn't survive the other two methods. To extract oils from citrus fruits, the cold press method is used while steam distillation is typically went for...

people buy candles as decorative objects while a few actually buy then for the scent they emit while burning. Candles provide a fantastic way of brightening and freshening any room. Aromatherapy of Rome candles come in a huge variety of scents and colors. Each candle has been created to evoke a different set of feelings. Aromatherapy has been researched for many years and is now accepted to be a valid method of therapy that uses scented materials to help treat and cure certain common ailments. Aromatherapy is said to help the patient relax, relieve stress and improve one’s overall quality of life. It is for this reason that Aromatherapy of Rome candles have become so popular. Aromatherapy of...

Sure, home aromatherapy boosts your mood, restoring you to the peak of your perk. If, however, you have limited your experiments to the pick-me-up with plants routine, you really have missed the best of home aromatherapy. Insisting that you keep this information strictly on the down-low, I will reveal a few of essential oil/s greatest hits. Martha Stewart has nothing on me, but I never in a million years would consent to having my own show, because I really do not want to divulge my household secrets. I do not want to share my meatloaf and pot roast recipes, I do not want to demonstrate how I cut my own steaks and carne asada from big slabs of cow, and I especially do not want to share my first and...

Although essential oils and wrinkles are greatly interconnected, the majority of people have a very wrong idea of their relationship. In this article, find out important facts so that you can safeguard yourself from ineffective and useless skin care products and find the best skincare for yourself. The undeniable fact is that no essential oils are used in anti-wrinkle products at all. Essential oils refer to the skin's sebum (natural oils secreted by our skin). Therefore, no natural moisturizing oils derived from plants can be equal to the essential oils produced by our skin. But it is also true that there are many plant-based natural moisturizing oils that have a composition very similar to our...

Moisture content in skin is extremely important and too little is one of the primary causes for the onset of wrinkles. Many people use moisturizers to fix this problem and all of them contain some kind of oil. And there is a direct connection between essential oils and wrinkles. However, not all are equal - some are more suited for your skin than others. Here are a few of the best essential oils for the health of your skin. By far, olive oil is most like the natural oil in your skin. The Egyptians, Romans and Greeks have known about this one for centuries and used it as a skin beautifier. It brings natural moisture to dry skin and continued use will only improve your look. In that it provides...

The aromatherapy headache relief can be your best option concerning your bothering pain problem in your head and even neck. As the matter of fact, headache is classified into numerous types and causes. But you need to understand about the general idea: they hurt. You can pick over the counter products to be free from your headache, but the frequent use will be harmful anyway. Ironically, lots of people abuse the use of medications, which ultimately become the major cause of chronic headaches. Thus, the this type of relief will be great for you. Defining the Aromatherapy Headache Relief The great fact about aromatherapy is that it is the perfect combination of art and science use essential oils to...

Some general states of mind can be destructive: Anxiety and WorryAnxiety is a state of apprehension and worry is an over-anxious state of mind. These often are fore-runners for stress and depression. What Oils Could An Aromatherapist Recommend? Oils that work to settle the mind and are grounding and comforting. For example, Vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh are grounding comforting oils. (Notice these are all tree oils.) Also marjoram, the chamomiles, clary sage, patchouli, geranium, and cardamon can quell the worry of the mind under pressure. These oils while comforting can be grounding and balancing. StressStress is only negative when it is unwanted or excessive. The body deals with all...

Our sense of smell according to the experts is our most faithful sense in terms of memory. Think back to your childhood and remember those scents that were comforting to you as a child. Perhaps it was bread baking or cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven or the smell of coffee or your mother or grandmother's perfume. For those who grew up in formal churches where incense was used, it might be the fragrance of frankincense and myrrh as the priest or minister incensed the altar and the people. Now take a moment and close your eyes and slow your breathing. Go back to those memories-what made them so special for you? As you reflect, try to get in touch with the emotions that surround that remembered...

Ever wondered how essential oils and wrinkles go together? You'd be surprised to learn that they are actually quite a good combination. Essential oils like macadamia oil, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil, to name a few, are very effective in reversing the signs of aging skin and smoothing out wrinkles. Using products that contain essential oils on your skin will help you get rid of wrinkles without the risk of side effects. Fish oil and wrinkles also go hand in hand. The Omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil have healing properties that prevent and treat wrinkles and other signs of aging skin. If you want your skin to have a youthful glow meanwhile lower your blood pressure, reduce depression, and enjoy...

Aromatherapy Air Freshener seems to be in many products now. You can get the fragrances in your laundry detergents, dryer sheets, candles and just about every spray or plug in you can buy. There are even aromatherapy scents in baby shampoos and lotions for your baby. Some of the scents you can purchase for aromatherapy air fresheners are;o Lavendero Chamomileo Citrus scents to feel refreshedo Cucumber/Melons to soothe. You can even buy products such as green tea, Chamomile tea and certain foods are said to be comfort foods. Good For Your Skin Not only is the aromatherapy air freshener for your mood but used in bath products such as bath salts or oils they are good for your skin. Extracts are use in...

Holiday overindulgences can mess up your intestinal system. Remember that your body knows best. When discomfort arises after a meal it is your body's way of telling you that you overate or ate one or more things that your particular body doesn't process properly. The quantities of processed foods served on America's tables today add to the discomfort after meals. Let's face it, our bodies were meant to adapt to foods over time. For thousands of years we basically ate what was locally grown or what was stored over the winter months. Today many meals are prepared with processed foods that our bodies have just not learned to "process" which causes, gas, constipation, acid reflux and other uncomfortable...

Paraffin candles are the ones found most commonly in a household; they are also made with the by-products of petroleum, after everything else of value has been removed from the substance. The burning of paraffin candles releases a host of chemicals labeled as carcinogens by the EPA, and tends to release a large amount of soot as well. So, what's a person to do who wants to freshen up their home with the scent of a candle? Aromatherapy soy candles are an excellent choice to replace your conventional candle with one that burns cleanly. These all natural candles are made with soy wax, which is refined from the soy bean, and infused with essential oils that provide the aromas so familiar to those who...

A lot of people have fallen in love with what essential oils can do but hesitate to use them because of their costs. Fortunately there are ways for people to make their own oils that will provide the same results as store bought oils and be less expensive while still being all natural. There is even a way to make these oils without the use of electricity. It only needs sunlight, patience, and a jar. For those who wish to make their own oils without using electricity the process is really simple. Take one cup of a basic oil such as olive oil and mix it in a jar with a quarter cup of the plant you want the extract from. This ratio can be used to make more of the oil at one time. When a person is...

Aromatherapy has become very popular over the past few years, serving as a means of relaxation and relief. Comprised of a blend of a variety of essential oils and massage oils, it is widely used throughout the world to help calm and rejuvenate the entire body. That is why it is also known as health for the body, mind, and spirit. The term Aromatherapy comes from two words: 'aroma', meaning fragrance, and 'therapy', meaning treatment. It is a healing art based on nature and is said to be very successful in effecting the body, mind, and spirit. Increasingly used in society today, Aromatherapy is a fast growing therapy in holistic medicine. Even as far back as 18,000 b.c., flowers and plants were used...

Grapefruit has a long history; it is originally believed to have derived from another fruit Pomelo (cistus grandis) which was grown throughout Asia where it is still very popular today. In the early 1800's seeds were taken to the West Indies by sailors; later in the century it was introduced to the USA by Spanish settlers, at sometime it was cross-pollinated with orange to produce what we now call grapefruit. It is still grown in America, mostly in California, Florida and Texas. Most of the essential oil produced from Grapefruits now, comes from these States, Brazil and Israel. Originally Grapefruit was very popular for its juicy refreshing fruit and its high Vitamin C content was recognised as...

The Romans were much more generous in their use of oils and perfumes than either the Egyptians or the Greeks. The Romans were known for taking from other peoples not only goods and possessions but also knowledge. The Romans never wrote a single medical text but rather borrowed everything from the Greeks. If the Greeks used aromatic essential oils for healing the body-so did the Romans. If the Greeks used oils in their temples-then so did the Romans. If the Greeks had scented public baths, then the Romans improved this concept by having heated baths, scented with lavender flowers brought in daily by the slaves. In other words, they copied what the intellectual Greeks had accomplished and then took it...

Mist fountains are one of the best fountains that every person would appreciate to own. This is because they allow you to relax and to take in fresh air when you are tired and over worked. These devices are also the best when it comes to aromatherapy because substances with nice scents can be added into the water and this enables you to breathe them in your rooms or in your office. If you are planning to purchase a water fountain, it would be a great idea to consider a mist fountain because it will help you to treat yourself with gentle mist that moves slowly in your office or your room and enable you to get the distinctive effect of aromatherapy. With the mist fountain, you will not have any...

As the name suggests, aromatherapy is the art of healing someone using smell, mostly that of plants and its various parts. But aromatherapy is not just limited to healing but is also used in relaxing and energizing the body. It is one of the oldest forms of therapy and is still one of the most sought after alternative therapies worldwide. In aromatherapy almost all the parts of various plants are used according to the needs of the client who visits an aroma-therapist. This would include: - Flowers - Barks - Roots - Fruits - Seeds - Nuts Aromatherapy Oils The oil extracted from different parts of the plant form the basis of the treatment. Now this oil can be extracted from the flower, or the fruit...

Do you ever remember as a child, waking up from a bad dream, crying out? Still sleepy, you felt comforting arms around you and a familiar scent. Safe once more, you easily dropped back into a trusting slumber. The immediate benefit of an uplifting scent could arguably be called aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from flowers, trees and shrubs and their fruits, blooms, leaves, stems and roots. Aromatherapy is a term coined by French chemist R. Maurice Gattefoss in the 1920's to describe the practice of using essential oils taken from plants, flowers, roots, seeds, etc. This type of therapy (aroma, as in the sense of smell,used as a beneficial therapy) is said to...

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Recent years has seen a rapid growth in "Alternative or Complementary" medicine, this has been evidenced by the increase in practitioners and clinics offering treatments in these various forms of Alternative Therapy. We have also seen the gradual acceptance by GP's within the NHS of these forms of therapy as a genuine form of alternative to "conventional" medicine. The therapies that are available to animals have mirrored this growth and we now have a growth of practitioners offering complementary therapies for an increasing range of animals. The veterinary profession has not been as quick as NHS GP's in accepting Complementary Therapies as a suitable alternative treatment for animals. However vets...