| Aromatherapy is a unique form of massage therapy | | | | before you try aromatherapy, it is best to first |
| because of the oils that are used during a session. | | | | consult with a doctor. |
| The therapist may use one from more than 90 oils | | | | If you decide to go for a massage, talk with the |
| to provide psychological and physical benefits to the | | | | practitioner about your medical history and current |
| body. | | | | physical condition. Knowing how you feel is the only |
| Most of the oils used for aromatherapy come from | | | | way for him or her to determine what oil should be |
| natural ingredients. Examples of these include herbs, | | | | used for the session. |
| milk powders, hydrosols, sea salts, sugars, clays and | | | | Women who are pregnant or nursing should never |
| mud. It is frowned upon when some use synthetic | | | | undergo aromatherapy as the scents from the oils |
| ingredients. | | | | could be harmful to the infant. |
| It is widely practiced in the US and in Europe and | | | | For those who want to know more about |
| integrated into holistic treatments. Aside from oils, | | | | aromatherapy, they can read it in books or in the |
| aromatherapy can be using candles and bath salts | | | | Internet. There are also classes that can people of all |
| which allow you to enjoy it in the comforts of your | | | | levels can join so they can learn how to mix the oils |
| home. | | | | together. |
| Aromatherapy is used to treat various health | | | | The benefits of aromatherapy as mentioned earlier |
| conditions. These include allergies, bruises, burns, | | | | are psychological and physical because the scent |
| diarrhea, bronchitis, colds, ear ache, energy, flu, | | | | simulates the brain to trigger a reaction and at the |
| headaches, insomnia, menopause, nervousness, scars, | | | | same time supply therapeutic relief. A good example |
| sprains, stress, shingles and wounds. | | | | is eucalyptus oil which is known to ease congestion. |
| For home treatment, you can buy these oils off the | | | | When the oil is applied to the skin, it is absorbed by |
| shelf and then use it whenever you feel like it. These | | | | the bloodstream and aids in certain health, beauty |
| are easy to spot as they are all packaged in small | | | | and hygiene conditions. |
| bottles with the name of the oil and the ingredients | | | | If you want to learn more about aromatherapy, you |
| that are used. If you are not familiar with the oil, you | | | | can take up classes. Here you will learn how to mix |
| can open it and smell it to see if it is worth buying. | | | | the oils together and create your own concoctions. |
| With the oil in your possession, you only have to add | | | | Most programs will cost a little over $500 and with it, |
| 2 to 3 drops like eucalyptus, tea tree or rosemary in | | | | the materials to be used during the sessions. |
| hot water. You then hold your head over the bowl | | | | Aromatherapy is a unique form of massage therapy |
| and then inhale the fumes. For other problems, you | | | | because you don't need physical contact all the time |
| can apply oils to baths and compresses. | | | | to get relief. You can inhale it or bathe in it. It is truly, |
| Aromatherapy per se is not designed to treat any | | | | a holistic form of healthcare that is worth checking |
| major illness. It can only relieve minor problems so | | | | out. |