| There is nothing more calming and rejuvenating than | | | | need to get some essential oils. Make sure you only |
| a good massage at the end of a hard day's work. | | | | buy pure essential oils, as these are most effective |
| Why not take it one step further and give a loved | | | | and do not contain chemical additives that can be |
| one an aromatherapy massage. In this article I will | | | | harmful. The shelf life of the pure oils can be 2-3 |
| explain how easy it is to implement just a fraction of | | | | years providing they are stored in dark glass bottles |
| the benefits of aromatherapy - both you and your | | | | and kept away from artificial and natural light. |
| partner will benefit. | | | | In addition to 2-3 essential oils you will need a carrier |
| Aromatherapy massage can lower the heart rate, | | | | oil. The best carrier oils for massage are either jojoba |
| blood pressure and of course, relax the muscles. In | | | | or sweet almond oil, both of which are very similar to |
| addition, aromatherapy massage also improves the | | | | our skin's natural oils. You will need the carrier oil to |
| following:o Nourishes the skin when the oil is massage | | | | dilute the essential oils because they are very |
| in.o Can soften fatty depositso Relieves headaches | | | | concentrated and MUST NOT be applied directly to |
| which are caused by tensiono Helps reduce | | | | the skin. |
| stress-related symptomso Promotes a feel-good | | | | If you are unsure what essential oils to start with I |
| factoro Helps to remove toxins by stimulating the | | | | recommend the following recipe for a great relaxing |
| lymphatic system. | | | | massage oil: |
| Best of all, your partner or loved one will feel really | | | | 8 Tablespoons Jojoba oil or sweet almond oil |
| pampered. Never given a massage before? Don't | | | | 20 drops of sandalwood essential oils |
| worry you'll find all the info you need to give a great | | | | 10 drops of frankincense essential oils |
| massage in this 2 part article series. | | | | 10 drops of ginger essential oils |
| Aromatherapy massage can be implemented at any | | | | This is very quick and easy to make, simply mix the |
| time, but the best time is at the end of a stressful | | | | oils together and place in a dark glass jar and keep |
| day. In our busy, hustle and bustle lives, stress | | | | until ready to use. Notice how the carrier oil makes |
| related conditions are on the increase but fortunately | | | | up the bulk of the weight. |
| aromatherapy can help balance out these negative | | | | Once you have your aromatherapy massage oil |
| aspects simply and effectively. | | | | prepared you are ready to commence Part 2 of How |
| To give an aromatherapy massage, first you will | | | | to Give the Perfect Aromatherapy Massage. |