Aromatherapy
is considered as a holistic healing of the body, mind and spirit with the use
of scent or aroma. It promotes treatment from fungal infections, arthritis,
obesity, dementia and cancer; to mention a few. Aromatherapy is also used to
lessen stress or to uplift mood. High concentrates of plants extracts, known as essential oils, are taken from roots, seeds, leaves and plant blossoms.
Unknown to
many, not all fragrances or perfumes are favorable and can qualify as
aromatherapy; neither highly concentrated should be applied on skin. They must
be diluted or combined with other essential oils. Different oils blended
together, called synergy, are more powerful and offer an optimal effect.
Essential oils must be natural, without containing any synthetic chemical or
any artificial ingredient. Only genuine aromatherapy is capable to giving our
body true healing and wellness.
Even at
present, researchers are still not certain on how aromatherapy works in our
whole being. Some believe that the fragrances inhaled by the nose enter the
part of our brain, the limb system, will now have control or have influence
on our body, mind, moods and behavior. While others believe that there is a
process of interaction that occurs once oils applied to the body mingle with
the blood.
As shown in
studies, there are so many health benefits from essential oils. As a result,
aromatherapy is presently being used not only in spas but also in hospitals to
treat different health conditions. Aromatherapy, according to Cancer Research
UK, is a helpful complementary therapy for numerous types of illnesses as well
as for patients with cancer. When the patients with cancer were undergoing
aromatherapy treatment, they manifested a remarkable improvement in the kind of
life they were living. Their stress levels reduced, they slept well and felt
better because the feeling of being sick had decreased.
A study
conducted by the National Institutes of Health showed that those people who
participated to use aromatherapy experienced reduced stress levels during
stressful situations. Indeed, aromatherapy is best used to enhance mood,
contribute relaxation and relieve pains. A variety of relaxing and
anxiety-reducing scents include lavender, vanilla, chamomile, frankincense and
patchouli. To reduce depression, a good
choice of citrus aromas such as orange, lime and lemon are used because they
have uplifting effects. While chamomile,
eucalyptus, ginger and lemon grass relieve muscle aches and headaches.
Aromatherapy
is very versatile and can be used in several practical methods to acquire and enjoy
the benefits of these healing oils aside from massage. Using a home air purifier can do the trick. The ZenLiving Snowball 300ml Ultrasonic Essential Oil White Wellness Aromatherapy
Diffuser/Humidifier/Nebulizer is highly recommended to do the job. It diffuses
the mixture of water and the essential
oils into a fine spray without using heating mechanism. We are assured that the
pure healing properties of the essential oils we inhale are intact.
Furthermore, it produces cool mist that does not affect the humidity level of
the room but rather produces significant heath impact on lungs and skin.
Essential oils
are generally safe but still we must always be very careful to use them
correctly.
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