| Aromatherapy is an ancient practice that was very | | | | choice for a relaxed environment. One can also go |
| popular with ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. | | | | for an electric diffuser for Aromatherapy. |
| This practice has gained a lot of popularity all over | | | | A hot bath infused with aromatic oils is great for |
| the world in recent years. The therapy essentially | | | | reducing stress. The Japanese culture suggests that |
| comprises of the application of natural oils to enhance | | | | one should first take a quick shower before the hot |
| the body's natural beauty. It helps cure skin problems | | | | water bath. The essential oils are added to the hot |
| and is also very effective in relieving stress. | | | | water for a calm and relaxed feeling. This process |
| If you are planning to get an Aroma Therapy, there | | | | ensures that a person gets the full benefits of the |
| are three methods to choose from. The most | | | | oils used. |
| popular one is the Aromatherapy Massage. It uses | | | | Aromatherapy Oils are available in different |
| different Essential Oils to massage the body which in | | | | fragrances to choose from. Scents like lavender and |
| turn relaxes the muscles and gives a light feeling. This | | | | sandalwood are said to work well in relaxing and |
| process may take an hour or so and needs | | | | calming an agitated mind. It is widely use and can also |
| assistance from someone. | | | | be used to sooth nervous disorders, depression, skin |
| Another effective way is using the Aromatherapy | | | | problems, etc. The scent of Clary Sage has a warm |
| Diffuser. This diffuser creates a light misty vapor | | | | smell that is said to sooth muscular aches and pains, |
| which floats in the air and is absorbed by the body | | | | asthma, and throat infection. Similarly, Eucalyptus is |
| through lungs. One can use an oil diffuser, electric | | | | said to sooth rheumatoid arthritis, cold, flu and skin |
| diffuser or a candle diffuser for the process. An oil | | | | conditions like acne, bruises, etc. |
| diffuser may require either heating or cooling for | | | | The market is flooded with a number of Essential Oils |
| diffusion. It is best to go for cooling as it ensures | | | | for Aromatherapy but not all are made for |
| that the elements of the oil are not destroyed in the | | | | therapeutic purposes. With a number of oils made |
| process. Scented candles are also a pleasing way to | | | | purely for the purpose of giving an aroma, it is |
| sooth the senses with a pleasing aroma. Candles with | | | | necessary to be careful before choosing one. |
| different aromas are available. Choose one of your | | | | |