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Aromatherapy Sleep Treatment

wiellyam — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:17:55 +0000

Aromatherapy diffusers - The natural alternative to syntheticair fresheners

wiellyam — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:07:21 +0000

There are several types of aromatherapy diffusers, all of which
are designed to disperse fragrant and therapeutic essential oils
into the air. An aromatherapy diffuser can be used as a natural
air freshener in a room or even in a car. Natural plant oils
offer an alternative to synthetic fragrances that can cause
allergic reactions in some people. As well as having a nice
fragrance, pure essential oils can be used to promote physical
and psychological well being. As the aroma molecules are
diffused into the atmosphere, they’re inhaled into the lungs and
absorbed into the bloodstream, where their benefits can take
effect on the body and mind.
Aromatherapy
essential oils can be used to produce a calming, refreshing
or uplifting mood. Different oils have different aromas and
uses. For instance, lavender oil is well known for its relaxing
properties, whereas tea tree oil is used by many people to ward
off symptoms of colds. Diffusion can be done in a number of
ways. Essential oil burners are widely used. These involve a few
drops of pure essential oil being diluted in a small bowl of
water, which is then heated above a tea light. Some people
prefer to simply add the oil to a bowl of boiling water, to
avoid the risks of a burning flame. The heat helps to disperse
the aroma into a room.
Other types of href="http://www.aromatherapy-essential-oils.ws/aromatherapy-diff
users.html">aromatherapy diffusers that use heat include
light bulb rings and those that use an electric heat source.
Using href="http://www.aromatherapy-essential-oils.ws/aromatherapy-cand
les.html">aromatherapy candles is another popular way to
freshen a room. Fan diffusers, powered by either batteries or
electricity, work by blowing air over a tray or pad of oil. A
special aromatherapy nebulizer is believed by many
aromatherapists to be an even more effective way to disperse
oils. Nebulizers break down the oil into separate molecules, to
make it easier for the lungs to inhale them. For a cheap and
portable way to benefit from aromatherapy oils, clay pots are
really useful. A few drops of oil added to the pot can slowly
disperse through the porous surface to freshen the air in a room
or in a car.
Essential oil diffusers are brilliant for freshening the air in
a room and creating a welcoming atmosphere, without the use of
any artificial chemicals.

Ease Menopause Symptoms with Aromatherapy

wiellyam — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:07:40 +0000

Menopause can be a physical, psychological and
emotionally challenging time for many women. They will spend
half of their adult lives in menopause, according to statistics
which show the average life expectancy of women at 79.5 years
nowadays.
By 2050 women will probably live to be at least 95 years old. A
new generation of health-conscious women today is looking
forward to a new phase of life with physical, spiritual and
personal growth.

Most women think of menopause as the point when they cease to
menstruate. They do not link irritability, anxiety, memory
lapses, or mood swings to hormonal imbalance caused by this
process of biological change. About 75% of all women experience
some temporary symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, weight
gain, increase in level of cholesterol, decreased libido which
may last for years; long term ones may include vaginal dryness
and urinary problems. To know more about menopause, you can
visit http://www.1menopause.com

Fortunately, these unpleasant complaints or symptoms can be
prevented, reduced and relieved by making some changes to daily
lifestyles with the right diet, nutrition supplements, regular
exercise and adopting some complementary therapies such as yoga,
tai chi, spa therapy or holistic aromatherapy, which all help to
achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle with natural medicine.
They also offer a safer alternative compared to Hormone
Replacement Therapy. They also help to reduce the risk of future
age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, breast
cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes. For a list of detailed
menopause symptoms please visit http://www.1menopause.com

Aromatherapy, which has been well used for over 2000
years, is the practice of using distilled essences obtained from
the leaf, stem, flower, fruit peel, bark or root of a tree. As
the aromatic molecules from essential oils disperse in the air
they:
#carry pleasant fragrances to your nose
#come in contact with the olfactory receptor cells in the nasal
cavity
#transmit the information to the olfactory bulb which is a
structure just above the nose.
#cause a response in the limbic system of the brain which works
in conjunction with the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus
region to regulate the hormonal activities
#trigger the production of hormones that govern appetite, body
temperature, insulin production, overall metabolism, stress
levels, sex drive and conscious thought and reactions.
Essential Oils can have a positive effect on all these
functions through the sense of smell which happens to be the
most complex and sensitive of all the five senses. The sense of
smell is over 10,000 times more sensitive than your sense of
taste and researchers have shown how aroma causes a brain
reaction by activating the hypothalamus gland, the pituitary
gland and the body’s hormones as well as stimulating the emotion
and memory.

Aromatherapy is particularly effective for stress,
anxiety and psychosomatic induced problems, muscular and
rheumatic pains, digestive disorders and women’s problems such
as PMS, menopausal problems and postnatal depression. It is a
natural and non-invasive therapy designed to help a person
enhance the body’s natural ability to balance, regulate, heal
and maintain itself.

Essential Oils are very concentrated and their properties
potent as they contain molecules small enough to enter your
skin; except for oils of lavender and tea tree, essential oils
need to be diluted in a carrier oil, usually a vegetable oil
such as sweet almond or jojoba, to avoid irritation before
applying on the skin. Essential oils can be used in a vaporizer,
sprays, bath, hot or cold compress, perfume or for topical body
application or massage.

Some recommended essential oils to help menopausal women are:
# Bergamot uplifts mood and reduces anxiety and depression.
# Clary Sage eases hot flashes and night sweats and PMS.
# Chamomile has calming effect, ease tension, anxiety and
headaches.
# Frankincense helps psychosomatic problems and anxiety.
# Geranium is a hormone balancer and reduces stress.
# Jasmine is euphoric and eases tension and anxiety.
# Juniper regulates period and relieves water retention.
# Lavender is sedative and aids sleep.
# Rose is a womb tonic and provides relief from pre menopause
to post menopause.
# Sandalwood stimulates the development of sex hormones and
promotes vaginal secretions.
# Ylang Ylang is aphrodisiac and relaxes the nervous system.
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Tea and Aromatherapy

wiellyam — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:08:02 +0000

Often I am asked why we offer so many teas and scents at
ScentbySpirit.com rather than focusing on one or the other. For
me the answer seems easy, but the more thought I put into it,
the dawning realization is that maybe some people haven?t made
the connection.
In an effort to connect the dots for myself and others, here are
some random thoughts about tea and scents and their perfect
marriage to one another.
Our complex olfactory system is constantly on overdrive and hard
at work for us. Primitive man was able to smell danger literally
hundreds of yards away and prepare for attack if need be. An
opportunity not only to stay safe, but to find food and water as
well shelter. The olfactory system smells scents even before you
are aware of them and transmits the information to our brains so
we can disseminate what action or non action to take.
Take fire for example, as a form of aromatherapy. The ability to
smell smoke, elicits a wide variety of emotions or thoughts. To
name a few, warmth, food, danger or other human activity. This
is a large scale example to ?aroma therapy?. Knowing that there
is warmth near by and potentially shelter can be very
therapeutic in nature for the travel weary and hungry!
To narrow it down a bit more, lets think of roses and notice
what you feel/think as you read this paragraph. The old adage,
?stop and smell the roses? may come to mind. For many the scent
of the rose brings about a variety of feelings or emotions based
on memory. Some wonderful and some, shall we say not quite as
pleasant. To say, a rose is a rose is a rose in regards to
scent, is just not accurate on many levels, especially when you
take in to account several factors. Such as, each person has a
unique olfactory pattern, each human brain relates data in
different ways there by affecting the range of emotions that
could be potentially experienced. Being the unique individual
that you are, when you first read the word ?roses? you may have
had an immediate thought or memory of them. Or perhaps you read
the word and could actually smell roses. Or one step further
maybe you had an unpleasant experience with roses that caused to
you to recoil in an instinct to protect yourself based on that
memory. It is apparent that scents and aromatherapy can be quite
powerful in our lives. And that it plays a continuing roll in
how we interact with the world whether we realize it or not.
Moving right along, when thinking of scents, perfume, herbs and
the lot, one may wonder, which came first the plant or the
fragrance? In a word, both. Plants are quite aromatic in and of
their own nature as we saw in the example of the roses. It is
easy to enjoy the scent of flowers and other aromatic herbaceous
plants all year round depending on your location. At some point,
humans became enamored of scents and the emotions they illicit.
With a desire to capture those scents and have them with them at
all times whether the plant was in season or not, came the quest
for creating a way to capture this olfactory beauty.
Cultivation or harvesting of aromatic substances has been around
for thousands of years. Whether it be for cooking, spiritual
ceremonies, disease control, healing or simply for pleasure.
Humans found that certain plants were excellent for healing
certain ailments. Often the plant material was eaten raw, or in
some cases boiled or infused as a beverage. Plant materials
contain oils that are essentially the chemical make up of the
species. Those essential oils can be released and capture in
several ways. Crushing or bruising a leaf or flower will release
the ?essential oils?. This method could be used for ingestion of
non toxic plants or even as a compress for wounds and other
afflictions.
Infusing plants in water also releases essential oils or boils
them out. The essential oils in plants are what potentially
elicits healing or pleasure from the plant in question through
smell and ingestion.
Hence the birth of herbal beverages and the one in question
today, tea. Tea is a caffeinated beverage, infusion made by
steeping the dried leaves or buds of the shrub Camellia sinensis
in hot water.
Now that the eating and drinking of plants had commenced, at
some point humankind sought to keep these scents with them and
perfume their bodies. What may be the world’s oldest known
perfumery, set atop a Cyprus hillside, was excavated by a team
of archaeologists from the Italian Institute of Technologies
Applied to Cultural Heritage, this last March. Showing that the
desire for perfume has held strong for literally thousands of
years.
We have talked about the benefits of smell and various ways to
incorporate them into our lives, but how do you choose which
medium is right for you?
Personally I use a combination approach. Others wouldn?t dream
of leaving home without a spritz of their personal favorite
perfume. Still others would not function without their morning
tea and an aromatic shower.
Some situations where perfumes or scents would not be
appropriate would be a work place with a scent ban. You can rest
assured that you can still have your aromatic fix without
violating any rules or offending other olfactory palettes near
by. If you love vanilla and would bathe in it all day if you
could, you can have your vanilla in the form of tea. This allows
you a subtle yet still powerful connection to your favorite
scent. The oils from the tea are released into the air and your
olfactory system finds comfort in them, before you even realize
it your body and emotions may relax. Really, the possibilities
of olfactory bliss are endless, chai spices, jasmine green tea,
herbal remedies, you name it, it can be yours.
So, what about the scenarios which don?t allow you to have a cup
of your beloved tea or herbal beverage? The answer quite simply
is perfume, lotions or oils worn on the body to illicit the
desired effects. Just as there are thousands of teas to choose
from, there are even more scented perfumes to fill that gap.
So, the short and the long of it, is that you have many ways to
harness the powerful effects of scent at any time and in any
place. Therefore, tea and scents made sense to us, and thus
ScentbySpirit.com was born!
Use of this article is permitted as long as there are clickable
links back to us at: http://wwws.scentbyspirit.com and all
credit is given to the author.

Practical Aromatherapy - the Antiviral Effects of Essential Oils

wiellyam — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:08:04 +0000

Antiviral Activity of Essential Oils
The body of evidence regarding the effectiveness of natural
botanicals against a great variety of viruses is growing. Over
twenty years ago, German scientists found extracts of more than
100 species of the Lamiaceae family to have antiviral effects.
This discovery lead to and increase in the examination of
essential oils in Europe for the treatment of viral infections.
Essential oils from many plant families have now been
demonstrated to have antiviral properties. Interestingly,
different plant families exhibit varying degrees of
effectiveness depending on the virus strain. This is due to the
particular molecular structures found in each type of oil, which
penetrate physical entities to varying degrees (different
tissues, cell walls, mucous membranes, etc). The effect on each
virus strain depends also on the virus structure (enveloped,
non-enveloped, molecular symmetry, etc.)
Certainly, one of the reasons for oils’ effectiveness en vivo is
their lipophillic character - essential oils are easily absorbed
into mammalian tissues, where they may produce the greatest
results. In fact, when studying the anti-viral effects of
essential oils, researchers found that normal cells seemed to
acquire a special resistance to viral penetration, though the
mechanism for this effect is not yet known.
Melissa and the Herpes Virus
One of the Lamiaceae plants studied, Melissa (Melissa
officinalis - also known as Lemon Balm), was shown particularly
efficacious against the herpes virus (HSV). Doctor Dietrich
Wabner, a professor at the Technical University of Munich, has
even reported that a one-time application of Melissa oil led to
a complete remission of HSV lesions. A cream medication for
Herpes outbreaks, who’s active ingredient is an extract of
Melissa, is now sold in Germany under the name Lomaherpan. Use
of Melissa essential oil itself may be just as effective - the
oil can be applied directly to the lesions (or diluted to 10% in
carrier if sensitivity is noted) to speed healing. Further
occurrences can be prevented by applying oil to the area when
sensations signal an eminent outbreak - repeating this protocol
3 or 4 times may cause total remission.
Other essential oils found effective against the Herpes virus
include bergamot, eucalyptus, lemongrass and tea tree.
Antiviral Components of Oils
The list of essential oils exhibiting antiviral effects is
extensive: Melissa (as above), tea tree, juniper, eucalyptus,
thyme, palmarosa, lavender, rosemary, clove, laurel, cinnamon
bark, anise, rose, lemongrass, geranium, neroli, bergamot, clary
sage, and dill. The antiviral effect of an essential oil is due
to particular components of the oil - some oils will work just
as effectively on a particular infection as another, because
they contain similar amounts of a certain component. The
components of essential oils showing antiviral activity, and the
oils in which they can be found, are as follows?(from K.
Schnaubelt, Ph.D. - Advanced Aromatherapy, p. 36):
Anethol - found in Anise Alpha-Sabines - found in Tea Tree,
Laurel, and other oils Beta-Caryophyllene - found in Lavender,
Rosemary, Thyme Linalool, and other oils Carvone - found in Dill
Cinnamic aldehyde - found in Cinnamon Bark Citral - found in
Melissa, Lemongrass and other oils Citronellol - found in Rose
and Geranium Eugenol - found in Clove Gamma-Terpinene - Found in
Juniper, Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Tea Tree and other oils Linalol -
found in Lavender and Neroli Linalyl acetate - found in Clary
Sage, Lavender, Bergamot and other oils
Limited In-Vivo Data
Good studies of application of these essential oils in cases of
illness are difficult to come by, as infecting people with
viruses in the laboratory to subsequently be treated with
aromatics would be a difficult process at best. The oils and
components above have mostly shown effectivenessin-vitro, though
tests also indicate that the anti-viral effect should occur
in-vivo as well. As with Melissa, it has been HSV that has been
most thoroughly examined, because of the relative simplicity of
doing so. But there is nothing particularly special about the
herpes virus, and proper oil/pathogen paring should prove as
effective.
There are some noted case studies by professional
aromatherapists. Of importance in these studies is the
oil/symptom relationship. Essential oils from plants of the
Myrtaceae family - notably Eucalyptus Radiata and Tea Tree - and
Ravensara (also high in Eucalyptol) seem to have helped in cases
with respiratory symptoms. For the lower respiratory tract,
Hyssop decumbens (from the same plant family as Melissa) has
been of interest. Essential oils for such cases may be used
either in a diffuser, being taken at regular intervals, or
through massage, diluted in a carrier oil.
Conclusion
Because of the difficulty in many cases of illness in
determining the exact virus type involved, more specific
application cannot be given. Certainly, in cases of HSV, Melissa
has been shown effective in a number of studies. For respiratory
infections, Eucalyptus and Ravensara have been used with
success, and can be safely used as an adjunct to regular medical
care. These oils may support one’s recovery on a physiologic
level - essential oils also play a part in uplifting emotions,
which may also speed healing, or at least improve mental outlook
during the healing process. For such instances, one may simply
find the essential oil or combination that one finds pleasant,
calming, and/or uplifting. PLEASE NOTE: In no cases, however,
should self-treatment with essential oils be used in place of
professional medical care where signs/symptoms of infectious
illness are present.

Natural Aromatherapy, Essence of Health

wiellyam — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:10:12 +0000

Bringing Home Nature?s Forest Correctly and Safely

Preserving Both Essence and Health

Recently, aromatherapy has become a hot topic for discussions. Discussions do not focus on the essential oil, but rather its container; and not its plant origin, but rather the isopropyl alcohol that caused a stir. Eventually, discussions digressed into various associated issues and even resulted in specious propaganda of exaggerated information that included relaying of erroneous messages, influencing people against aromatherapy.

In actual fact, aromatherapy has existed for years in western culture and in Europe, there are hundreds of years of history in aromatherapy culture. Eight years since its first importation into Taiwan, how much do Taiwanese consumers know about aromatherapy? From the mystery surrounding a product when it is first introduced, to its gradual acceptance through the course of development, and in the end to becoming an ordinary everyday product, how much do related knowledge and application methods expand as products become more popular? Both the industry, as well as many consumers, believe that essential oils have curative effects, so what is the principle at issue? Or are we to regard essential oils merely as some kind of aromatic ornament? Judging from its long history, and by taking a holistic view of aromatherapy, integrating the three perspectives of the researcher, the professional and the industry, we find that aromatherapy is above reproach!

Ancient Royalties Prescribed it for Effective Stress Relief

The term ?aromatherapy” is a combination of two English words ?aroma? (meaning fragrance) and ?therapy? (meaning treatment). Originating from ancient Egypt, as well as other ancient civilisations, it became fashionable in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. It became a fad in the western world, with essential oils being used to relieve mental stress and to stimulate bodily health. This usage has remained ever since.

What is essential oil? Essential oil is a kind of volatile and highly concentrated aromatic compound, produced using methods to extract essences from the plant?s root, stem, leaf, seed or flower. There is a classification of elementary or compound essential oils. Most elementary essential oil has its anti-bacterial function, to comfort and to soothe. Compound essential oil is a complementary mix of two or more of the above, matched for application in order to multiply their effectiveness.

Aromatherapy usage may be divided into those for massage, bathing, inhalation, vapor inhalation, atomisation, skin maintenance, hair protection, and so on. The principle of aromatherapy lies in the vaporisation of essential oil, which can be inhaled so as to stimulate our sense of smell, which in turn stimulates our brain regions, inducing desired moods and responses. Moreover, since the essential oil molecule is extremely small, it can also penetrate through the surface of the skin, thereby passing through the lymphatic cells to other parts of the body. The aromatic vapors in contact with the skin, can stimulate nerves at the surface of the skin, and produce responses transmitted to the brain, through a series of chemical responses, to induce the desired results or moods in the body.

Aromatherapy ? Busy People?s DIY Forest Bath Experience

Many working people share the same woes like frequent headaches caused by intense work burdens, suffering from attacks of pain, often elusive, yet extremely troubling. Visits to doctors only mean getting some routine prescriptions, and a doctor?s advice that you work too hard, so rest well, go take a stroll in the suburbs to soothe both body and mind, and so on. Yet when work piles up, do you find that the headaches seem incurable? However, have you experienced the whiff of a sea breeze, or being submerged in a forest, waterfall region, etc and felt really comfortabe?

The reason that essential oil is able to help alleviate illnesses, or enable clarity of mind to allow attention to be focused, or soothe emotions, eliminate anxiety and aid in sleep, is because it is extracted from nature ? the plant’s root, stem, leaf, seed or flower. Different essential oils can produce different effects and bodily responses in people; this is because when a person?s body and mind is in joyful repose, all physical ills will be reduced naturally. The “mobile forest bath” usage of aromatherapy works by releasing the effective essences that have been extracted from nature into your environment.

Bel?Air?s Global Chairman Mr. Huang Shu Li explained further that arduous work and stress have resulted in all sorts of sicknesses in our modern generation. They can be solved using natural means, the best method and without any side effects. Bel?Air?s plant essential oils are extracted from natural plants and flowers, and Mr. Huang has devoted much effect to developing techniques of natural plant essential oil extractions, and he continues to engage experienced professionals and researchers to conduct more scientific tests, and through the use of actual test data, to convince consumers and the public to have knowledge and understanding of the real effectiveness of essential oils, and to foster a deeper appreciation of the true benefits of essential oils.

Visiting Professor of Tokyo University Biological Technology Department and Professor of National Yang Ming University Biochemistry Department, Professor Tsai Ying Chieh, has been conducting amny experiments, at the company?s request, on how Bel?Air?s essential oil vapors affect bacteria in the air. Professor Tsai also focused on analysis of the chemical compositions of Bel?Air?s plant essential oils, and also examined their safety for applications, and the active anti-oxidisation properties (using Ames Test). Ames Test is the most standard method used to detect whether a compound or medicine can undergo sudden transformation in its chemical composition. Professor Tsai first experimented on five kinds of essential oils, namely ginseng, green tea, lotus, green bamboo and eucalyptus, to test their chemical compositions before and after sustaining high temperature at 200-300 Degree Celsius. Results show that these five kinds of essential oils do not exhibit obvious changes in their compositions.

Therefore, Bel?Air?s plant essentials oils with their natural extracted ingredients, when used in aromatherapy in your home, can work to render effects like being situated in the midst of a natural forest, giving effective air purification.

Psychological Influence Or Curative Effect?

Do essential oils really have curative effects? Government?s stance may differ with that of the aromatic health industry, mainly due to the different viewpoints. From the rigorous perspective of the health bureau charged with enforcing medicinal regulation, institutionalised clinical tests are necessary before recognition of claims, but from the angle of the health promoter, the process towards full recognition is not unlike the phenomenon with the development of Chinese medicine, which gradually developed from the traditional treatments to the mainstream scientific arena, such is also the case for the development of aromatherapy.

Therefore, though not widely recognised for the curative effects, in some countries, aromatherapy have nevertheless come under the category for medical treatments; taking France as an example, non-certified aromatherapists (known as Naturopathes) cannot use essential oil in the name of treatment (especially for oral application), however, certified doctors of aromatherapy (known as Naturoth erapeutes) can prescribe both oral and external uses of aromatherapy treatments. Therefore, curative effects of essential oil are not merely acknowledged in Europe and America, but there are also extremely rigorous management and regulations involved. These systems are however not yet established in Asian culture, and hence the differing veiwpoints between industry and government in this part of the world.

Isopropyl alcohol is common in our everyday life. Emphasis should not be to completely annihilate or simply reject its usage, but rather to understand its effects and methods of application. Public and government agencies need not regard isopropyl alcohol, which has been part of our everyday life, with undue suspicions.

Nur Syahid, a Natural Aromatherapist, specializes in Bio-Tech Aromatherapy including oxygen therapy, ozone therapy, health aromatherapy. Comments, Share and more info E-mail at : Healthybelair@yahoo.com

Understanding Aromatherapy

wiellyam — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:10:09 +0000

In the 1920’s, a French cosmetic chemist named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, was one day making fragrances in his laboratory, when he accidentally burned his arm. He then thrust his badly burnt arm into the nearest cold liquid, which turned out to be a tub of lavender oil. To his surprise, the pain was decreased dramatically and left no usual burn results, such as, redness, heat, inflammation, and blisters. He also noticed that the wound healed quickly and left none of the usual scars associated with burns. It was at that point that Gattefosse dedicated his life to researching the medicinal properties of what we now call nature’s essential oils. Incidentally, he was the first to coin the term aromatherapy.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are aromatic liquid substances extracted from specific species of trees, roots, leaves, fruits, grasses and flowers. These concentrated oils are far more valuable to humankind, than just pleasing aromas. The healing properties of the essential oils, have long been known in ancient times. From Egypt to India to China and used accordingly. Essential oils are absorbed through the skin and leaves no toxins like their medical drug counterparts; this is an effective way to use them. They are excreted from the body through urine, feces, perspiration, and exhalation.

Medicinal And Healing

The essential oils have a proven history of healing and treating many ailments. Acne, burns, insomnia, depression, indigestion, dandruff, and cervical cancer to name a few. They may not necessarily cure all ailments, but do manage them effectively. The modern day medical system and drug industry have been using active ingredients found in the essential oils in their chemical drug making and treatment professions. However, because they’ve been chemically modified by science, they do leave toxins in the body after use, among other related problems. Essential oils in there natural form, are far more beneficial to your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Cosmetic And Beauty

Apart from being able to heal and treat various ailments, essential oils have a varied and proven means of being great cosmetic alternatives. They can be used to make your own line of natural cosmetics that’s both healthy and none toxic in nature. Imagine making your own body lotion that treats your skin like a pampered king or queen. Cosmetics that wave goodbye to cellulite and rediscover the gorgeousness of your hands. The potential is limitless and very safe. Natural beauty with no high price to pay, just nature’s goldmine in your household.

Air Fresheners & Cleaners

Aromatherapy also provides a means to natural air fresheners and cleaners in the form of ……. you guessed it, those wonder working essential oils. Create air fresheners with lemon, geranium, pettigraine and sandalwood blends to perform the music of a breathtaking musical dancing throughout your house in aromas that both paint your face with a smile and childlike awe. Create scents that is not only composed of sweet smelling aromas, but have natural bacteria fighting skills to them. Even soaps can be created, powerful enough to punch the ugliness of bacteria, yet mild enough to shower you with the grace of angels.

Cooking & Food Recipes

So we come to the culinary arts. Yes, using the essential oils in cooking, does open up new exciting paths for the taste of foods. Even the food industry uses these oil to enhance and create new taste treats. The only problem is, because they are produced on a larger scale, mush of the essential oils strengths are no longer present. However, you in your own kitchen, can make up for that little oversight. Herbs, spices, citrus, fruits, and flowers, are the essential main oils you will be using in the kitchen. Use them to elevate the taste of soups, breathe life into vegetables dishes, and addict the taste buds with cakes and desserts, among other dishes.

Domestic Pet Care

Still in awe of the many benefits and uses of aromatherapy? Essential oils help keep ticks, fleas and other diminutive creatures, off your dog for less than there commercial chemical counterparts. Watch as you help your dogs’ coughs, colds and flu become more manageable and disappear with the essential oils niaouli, eucalyptus and tea tree. It’s not just dogs than can benefit from aromatherapy, but cats, rabbits, hamsters and horses. Essential oils offer many remedies and solutions for taking care of your domesticated little friends and companions, saving you a dreaded and expensive trip to the vet.

Garden Guards

Using essential oils in your garden, can prove to be one of the wisest decisions you’ll ever make. Many commercial garden products like pesticides, fungicides or wood preservatives, can wreck havoc in the form of dangerous poisoning, not just on pest and bugs, but in the inevitable foods you’re growing that will end up in your stomach. The beautiful flowers and plants, you’ll be sniffing and touching will definitely have some sort of toxic effect on you, because of the chemicals sprayed on them. This is where using the essential oils as a natural alternative, will not endanger your health. The functions of certain essential oils in the plants before they were extracted, shows that they were able to protect against bacteria and viruses. The strong antibacterial and antiviral properties in the essential oils, are also known for effectively dealing with fungi and mold. Essential oils also deter and prevent pest and insects from harming your garden.

Ancient Miracle

Aromatherapy offers you a choice between toxic chemicals and natural ones that will enhance and beautify your existence on the planet. In addition, it presents to you the gift of acquiring inexpensive solutions to your expensive ones. A chance to naturally take care of your pets as they take care of your happiness and self-esteem. Beautify your self safely without the harmful monsters of chemical cosmetics and live like royalty with the taste of foods fit for the gods. Furthermore, aromatherapy offers the miracle of effective healing and treatment that do more good than there chemical brothers.

Gabriel Foster is the editor for http://www.gabrielfoster.com, the online magazine for both vegetarians and natural health enthusiasts.

Living with Aromatherapy

wiellyam — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:08:22 +0000

Places Suitable for Use of Aromatherapy Products: living room, bedroom, study room, kitchen, bathroom, office, conference room, KTV, hospital, car and other enclosed spaces.

Aromatherapy

? When someone at home is down with influenza, light an aromatherapy diffuser to prevent mutual contagion.

? Use aromatherapy diffusers to remove odor and prevent inhalation of second hand smoke during mahjong games, KTV sessions, or in enclosed spaces such as wardrobes, shoe racks, cars, washrooms, offices or pets? quarters.

? Place an aromatherapy diffuser into the bathroom 10 minutes before bath to subsequently enjoy a ?forest bath?.

? During the summer season when insects abound, use Pyrethre essential oil to get rid of parasites and remove odor, as an ideal replacement for harmful insecticide or mosquito coils.

? For prayers at home, use Bois de Santal to replace chemically-produced incense coils or sandalwood powder.

? For people with nasal ailments who have just started using aromatherapy, light Eucalyptus from night to dawn for seven consecutive days and subsequently make adjustments according to the situation.

Usage of Aromatherapy At Home

Elimination of Mosquitoes and Ants

Recommended Essential Oil: Lemon, Citronnelle and Peppermint
Usage:

1) Place a small test strip dabbed with essential oil at the top of the window or at places where mosquitoes and insects are likely to enter.

2) Place a cotton bud dabbed with essential oil in the kitchen cabinets.

3) Spray in indoor places.

Elimination of Parasites, Bookworms and Moths
Recommended Essential Oil: Lavande and Citronnelle
Usage:

1) Place a small test strip dabbed with essential oil at the top of the window or at places where mosquitoes and insects are likely to enter.

2) Place a cotton bud dabbed with essential oil in the kitchen cabinets.

3) Spray in indoor places.

Elimination of Rats

Recommended Essential Oil: Peppermint and Mentha Spicata
Usage:

1) Place a few drops of undiluted essential oil into the nest, cracks of the wall or places which rats are likely to enter.

2) Use the above essential oil in the kitchen.

Aromatic Dish-Washing Detergent — Bacteria Elimination

Recommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Oceane, Citrus Aurantifolia and Orange
Usage: Add 8 drops of the above essential oil, with folk prescription or compound prescription, into mild dish-washing detergent.

Rag Cleaner — Bacteria EliminationRecommended Essential Oil: Oceane, Citrus Paradisi, Lemon, Citrus Aurantifolia and Orange Usage: Add 1 drop of the above essential oil onto a wet cloth or into a bucket container for cleaning. This can eliminate odor.

Aromatic Air Freshener for the Kitchen — Odor Removal After CookingRecommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Rosemary, Lemon and Citrus Aurantifolia Usage: After cooking, add a few drops of the above essential oil into a container with a nozzle and spray to remove odor that arose while cooking.

Comprehensive Surface Cleaner — Bacteria Eliminationand Reduction of Contagion by Germs
Recommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Chypre, Tangerine, Lemon and Citrus ParadisiUsage: Add 1 drop of the above essential oil onto a clean and wet cloth or 8 drops of the above essential oil into 2 litres of water.

Germicide for Clothes — Bacteria EliminationRecommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Tea Tree

Usage: Before washing clothes, add 1 drop of the above essential oil into boiling water and soak the clothes in it.

Usage of Aromatherapyin Cars

Car owners must be thinking about the possibility of using essential oils in their prized possessions.

Let us consider these important points:

1) A car is a means of transport, so it frequently comes into contact with the dusty outdoor air. It is also a good breeding ground for germs and insects. Therefore, the first consideration would be the way to maintain cleanliness, hygiene and ideal air quality within the car.

2) All decorations within the car, be it leather chairs or cloth-covered chairs, will give off a particular smell after long usage. Since they cannot be cleaned as easily as ordinary household furniture, odor removal has become another important concern.

3) When one has hit the roads, good mood, agile mind and concentration will set the pace for a good drive ahead. The key is to maintain these qualities for long distance drives to prevent fatigue from setting in.
Pertaining to the requirements above, you can use these essential oils:

Chypre

Acts as an astringent and enhances alertness. As chypre can aid in fluid circulation, this will be very beneficial for symptoms such as dropsy and poor blood circulation in the limbs: results that arise from sitting too long in the car. At the same time, chypre can purify the air and eliminate bacteria and insects. We recommend this as an aromatherapy essential within the car.

Lavande

Lavande would provide the best relief for tensed nerves, stress and headaches caused by driving. At the same time, Lavande can also alleviate anxiety, repression and fatigue that occur as a result of staying indoors for too long.

Note: If you experience fatigue or drowsiness as a result of long-distance driving, do not use Lavande alone. Use it together with alertness-enhancing essential oils such as Chypre or Citronnelle.

Aromatherapy Diffusers in the Car

Within the enclosedspace, it will be easy for essential oil to unleash its effects within the car. We recommend that you use a Aromatherapy diffuser that is specially designed for cars and is convenient to use.
Places and Occasions Suitable for the Use of Aromatherapy

? When receiving visitors, Aromatherapy diffusers can purify the air to create a hospitable ambience without putting visitors off.

? When it is hard to stop visitors from smoking, use Aromatherapy diffusers to prevent the inhalation of second hand smoke.

? During mahjong sessions, Aromatherapy diffusers can remove second hand smoke. Increased oxygen content in the air will make your brain more alert for better enjoyment of the game.

? Consistent use of a particular essential oil in a company can boost the morale of employees and enhance the company?s corporate image.

? Aromatherapy essential oils with tranquillising properties can help manage one?s emotions by soothing anxiety, unstable moods and alleviating insomnia.

? Aromatherapy diffusers can remove bad odor in wardrobes, shoe racks and cars.

? Place a Aromatherapy diffuser in the bathroom 10 minutes before bath to subsequently enjoy a refreshing ?forest bath?. This helps to relieve fatigue rapidly and makes you rejuvenated.

? During the summer season when insects and mosquitoes abound, use Pyrethre essential oil to replace harmful insecticide and mosquito coils.

? In industrial areas where air is severely polluted, use any kind of essential oil to disintegrate harmful gases.

? Aromatherapy enhances cheerful ambience during gatherings.

? Aromatherapy products make for elegant and stylish gifts in the same way that they enhance the user?s quality of life.

? Use Rose Rouge essential oil to enhance the romantic ambience for an important date.

? For those with pets at home, use Pyrethre essential oil to drive away parasites. Spraying the essential oil will produce even better effects such as odor removal.

Aromatherapy Brief History

wiellyam — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:08:32 +0000

Aromatherapy History
The roots and fundamentals of Aromatherapy can be traced back
to nearly 3000 years before Christ, when the ancient Egyptians
used the basics of Aromatherapy in their daily lives. Historical
records show that Egyptians burned incense made from aromatic
woods and other herbs to honor their gods. Also royal harems and
guest houses used many aromatic oils very profusely to satisfy
many important guests. Aromatherapy has its roots in the most
ancient healing and therapeutic practices. Medicinal plants are
used to cure many ailments and used in many sacred rituals to
evoke different states of consciousness.
Elaborate religious ceremonies were performed in Egyptian
temples, where the dead King was mummified and surrounded with
exotic essential oils. Egyptians believed very firmly that
essential oils have an unusual preserving property when added
with other spices. Embalming was one of the principal uses of
aromatherapy, preserving the tissue of the bodies for thousands
of years. The oils and resins used were rich and potent, that in
the 17th century mummies were sold in Europe and doctors
distilled them for use in their medicines. Aromatherapy truly
emerged from the smoky temples of Egypt 6,000 years ago. Egypt
was the birthplace of medicine, pharmaceutics, cosmetics and
perfumery. Trading was flourishing and traders arrived for trade
from all over the world by land and sea to deliver flowers,
herbs and plants. Priestesses and priests strictly supervised
the delicate preparations in the temples and palaces, reading
formulas & chanting incantations and hymns, as substances were
measured & combined with ultimate precision. Purification
processes went on for months until the right, perfect subtle
blend was achieved.
The use of aromatherapy spread from Egypt to Israel, China,
India and the Mediterranean. Every culture, from the most
backward to the most modern, developed own set of practices.
Greek physicians and military surgeons were employed by the
Romans every where in the empire. After the fall of the Roman
Empire, the science spread to the Arab countries, where medicine
men devoted them to the ancient art of alchemy, perfecting the
art of distillation and extraction.
For many centuries essential oils were the only remedies for
epidemic diseases and conditions. During the dreaded Black
Plague, very few became ill, who in fact were associated with
perfumeries and glove industries where these oils were in
profuse use. During the 19th century, with the development of
modern science, all forms of herbal medicine disappeared until
the 1920s, when French chemist Gatefosse revived the art, giving
it the name Aromatherapy. India was one of the few countries
where the tradition was never lost, Avurveda being the most
ancient medical practice in the world today. Aromatherapy is now
used in hospitals, offices, clinics and homes all over the
world.
Aromatherapy acts as a bridge between the new and old; most of
the industries use these oils for various blends and
concoctions, which provide cure and relief for a number of
complications.
Richmond Va Massage

Aromatherapy As A Gift Idea

wiellyam — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:09:20 +0000

Aromatherapy has become so popular today because the sense of
smell has such impact on the human brain and how a person feels
making it a unique gift idea. There are aromatherapy products
for energy, relaxation, peace, stress reduction and many other
moods that can be affected by scent. Why not a gift of
aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy gifts can be found for every room in the house. A
simple, elegant and very fun to receive gift is a single or a
set of aromatherapy candles for the living area or bedroom.
These scented candles are identified as to which mood they are
intended to invoke. A great choice for a living room candle or
candle set is one that increases romance, peace or serenity. For
the bath, relaxation is usually the preferred choice. Choose the
scent your recipient will most enjoy. Wrapped in a bright
wrapping paper or placed in an attractive gift bag, aromatherapy
candles make a great gift idea.
Why not create or purchase an aromatherapy gift basket for the
bath? Bath salts, bubble bath, candles, moisturizing lotion and
bath beads can be packaged along with a loofah, facial brush and
other personal care items and make a gift idea come to life that
is beautiful and smells great. It is best to select a theme if
you are creating your own gift basket of aromatherapy bath
products. Most of the ready-made gift baskets containing
aromatherapy items will be created along a theme as well. The
reason is that the scents should compliment one another rather
than clash. To add a unique touch, wrap the gift basket along
with a rubber ducky. Even if the recipient doesn’t have
children, the whimsy of the rubber duck will get a smile.
For Christmas or Hanukkah, select a theme of “joy” for the
aromatherapy gift. There are many scents created just for the
holiday season that smell so great and set the mood for
celebration. Candles, oil lamps, incense sticks or cones all
make wonderful scented gifts.
To give a gift that will scent an entire room for hours and
hours, select one of the light bulb rings on which a small drop
of essential oil is applied and the ring is placed on a lighted
bulb. The scent creates a wonderful odor in the room for hours
and hours without re-applying the oil. This aromatherapy gift
usually comes as a set with the light bulb ring and one scent.
You might want to select an addition essential oil scent to add
to the gift. If so, choose an opposite aromatherapy, for
example, give energy and peace together, or give serenity and
stamina together. That way, the person who receives the gift can
have a change when desired.
There are many ways to give aromatherapy gifts: essential oils,
potpourri, personal care products, candles, incense, scented
stones and many more. Choose the gift based on what the
recipient’s home. If the person loves candles, select that as
the gift. If they are a person who treasures bath time, select
bath-related aromatherapy gifts. There’s an aromatherapy gift
idea for everyone on your gift list.