Have You Ever Tried Aromatherapy? |
| Written by Christian Goodman | |
| Tuesday, 29 July 2008 | |
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A lot of people still don't know what aromatherapy is and how it is used to improve your health and well-being. The oils extracted from plants and herbs are used in aromatherapy to harmonize and give balance to your body, mind, spirit, and general health. Aromatherapy is not only used when someone is ill. It can be enjoyed anytime because of the soothing and relaxing properties it holds. We all know that a healthy mind creates a healthier body. How is Aromatherapy Used? Aromatherapy is being used successfully in a number of areas. The central nervous system can be affected by certain types of oil, can reduce anxiety and depression, calm and relax you, even help you fall asleep. Other types of oils can energize and stimulate you. Aromatherapy has no side effects, it's cheap, and you can use it anytime, night or day. It can also be used as a pain reliever during childbirth. Many women nowadays forego the traditional methods used in most hospitals today. They would rather experience the entry of their child into the world. Similarly, aromatherapy is used by women suffering from menstrual cramps and those going through menopause. Combining aromatherapy with massage can make the results of both therapies even greater, with huge improvements in well being and increased levels of relaxation. In those cases, the oils used aromatherapy are absorbed through the skin as well as through the nose. Some Common Oils and Their Uses You can do your own aromatherapy with the purchase of the oils and a burner, or you can add oils to your bath for a truly uplifting or calming experience, depending on the oils you choose. If you use a burner, you should know that the oil must be diluted in water before adding to the burner. Generally only about three or four drops of oil needs to added to about 10 drops of water. Lavender is a commonly used oil with a variety of applications. It serves to calm you and also has antibacterial properties which help skin heal after being burned. The relaxing power of lavender is helpful at bedtime to allow you to fall asleep. It also relieves headaches. When it is combined with peppermint, another popular oil, it can alleviate fatigue. Peppermint helps stimulate and improve your mental clarity, your mood, and your memory. Aside from peppermint, ginger, juniper, rosemary, clove, and eucalyptus decrease congestion. If you are overly stressed, use jasmine or rose. When you are feeling blue, citrus oils will help uplift your spirit. For women, clary sage and geranium are very successful in hormonal imbalance. And for balancing your entire body as you go through menopause, use both of them, along with lavender, chamomile, melissa, bergamot, or ylang ylang.
The Article Author:
Christian Goodman is a well known natural health researcher and the creator of the natural health alternatives blog. His newest work is the Weight Loss Program , which has now helped thousands of people lose weight naturally.
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