| Aromatherapy health is certainly not a new concept, | | | | health products that you will find easily accessible in |
| but it has gained in popularity over recent years | | | | the shops or on the Internet. For example, lavender |
| thanks to the influence of the mass media. It is also | | | | is quite well known to have a calming effect and to |
| a rather more pleasant way of keeping healthy than | | | | help induce sleep in adults and children. There is also |
| popping pills all the time. That's not to say there isn't | | | | some evidence it can help with seasonal affective |
| a place for conventional approaches to health, there | | | | disorder and reduce anxiety levels. Jasmine has been |
| most certainly is, but sometimes aromatherapy can | | | | used as an aphrodisiac and will calm the senses and |
| be used to help with minor issues or to complement | | | | relax the muscles. So burn a candle in your home and |
| other treatments for more serious problems. This of | | | | who knows what the outcome may be! Peppermint |
| course is in addition to the more well known relaxing | | | | will help clear out the sinuses and soothe the |
| properties of aromatherapy. | | | | stomach and lemon will basically make you feel happy! |
| Aromatherapy can be all you need for some | | | | If you are pregnant, there are some who suggest |
| conditions like increasing cognitive awareness, | | | | you should at least avoid basil, fennel and aniseed. |
| enhancing your mood or boosting a lagging libido for | | | | There is no evidence that when used externally you |
| example. | | | | will do any harm to your baby and of course, we use |
| How aromatherapy health works, is to use essential | | | | them in cooking all the time, but it has to be noted |
| oils in such a way that the scents will influence | | | | that the suggestion has been made. However, it |
| particular areas of the brain to produce a desired | | | | would be prudent to check with a specialist before |
| effect. It can be infused into the air, wafted under | | | | using if you are pregnant or have any serious medical |
| the nose or used in a massage or added to your | | | | condition. |
| bath. It is important to remember that you need a | | | | Aromatherapy health products are a natural way to |
| 'carrier' oil to dilute aromatherapy essential oils before | | | | help improve your cognitive awareness, reduce |
| using directly on the skin to avoid irritation. Although | | | | tensions and to help make you feel good about |
| the oils can be used undiluted if you intend inhaling | | | | yourself. Many are put off because it sounds |
| through the air. | | | | complicated and they can't be bothered to find out |
| There are some popular oils used in aromatherapy | | | | what to do. Let us help, it's not that hard! |