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How Aromatherapy Can Benefit Babies

staff — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:06:42 +0000

Aromatherapy is the wonderful smell of a baby fresh from its bath, smelling clean, feeling warm and cuddly. Oh wait, that’s another type of aromatherapy! The truth is, your baby can benefit from aromatherapy and massage. The trick is to use moderation, carrier oil and never using anything but tiny drops of essential oils. Using small amounts of essential oils can be used only when the baby is over three months old.

Holistic Lifestyle through Aromatherapy

staff — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:02:29 +0000

In the day and age where our lives have become much like that of going through a drive-in window, we begin to find we don’t have time to do the things we enjoy, or find that time to have a quality relationship with ourselves, others in our lives and hence flowing over into our spiritual relationship. When we look at what the definition of holistic living, the American Heritage Dictionary says it is the belief of emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. People who want to live holistic lifestyles spend time working on the whole picture of themselves including the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social parts of their person. Holistic lifestyles not only emphasize the common parts of good health including maintaining a good physical being, they also suggest examining and changing a person’s nutrition, environment, and social values to ensure the person is living up to his or her potential. A huge part of any good holistic lifestyle can be aromatherapy.

Essential Oil Extraction Methods Explained

staff — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:49:48 +0000

There are principally four methods that companies use to extract essential oils. These procedures are diverse due to the plant or flower that is targeted for extraction, so it is necessary to utilize varying methods based on what type of thing the oil is retrieved from. The first method that is used, and probably the most common, is steam and hydro distillation. This method involves the plant, from which the oil is being extracted, to be placed in a large chamber. Within this chamber, the plant is subjected to steam that fills the entire chamber. Once filled, the steam travels through the interior of the plant and picks up the oils that are hidden inside. The steam continues upward until it travels to a condenser, where the steam is cooled and is consequently turned back into water. As well, the oil that is captured by the steam is equally returned to its former state. But, now it is outside of the plant and ready for production.

Pampering Pets with Aromatherapy

staff — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:43:20 +0000

In today’s culture, pet owners are trying their best to improve the way beloved pets live. No more smelly chemicals that can irate skin and eyes. Pet owners have found a new outlet for their need to add comfort to the lives of their pets. These new products are the essential oils of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is an alternative treatment philosophy that uses liquid plant material to affect either health or mood of the subject. These days the subject is often your pet.

What Diffusion Means in the Aromatherapy World

staff — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:39:57 +0000

Aromatherapy has around for thousands of years. Ancient Egypt, Italy, India, and China used plant essential oils. It uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of herbs and plants. Aromatherapy is widely practiced in North America and Europe as a part of spa treatments and holistic treatments of illnesses. The oils are extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, buds, branches, and roots. Diffusers are used to project the scent into a room in a fast and efficient way.

Aromatherapy and Its Role in Boosting Your Immune System

staff — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:37:22 +0000

Aromatherapy is a safe, natural, proven way in which to boost your immune system. For thousands of years people have been using essential oils for exactly that. There are many essential oils for you to choose from which will help protect your immune system.

Frankincense: Its History and Role in Aromatherapy

staff — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:26:16 +0000

Frankincense is highly associated with religion and spiritual practices. In the ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations, Frankincense has played an important part in spiritual practices. One reason being that with so many people gathered in one place there were a lot of germs. Burning the Frankincense helped clear the air and protect people from sickness. Many people also believed that the smoke of the incense would carry their prayers to heaven.

The Historical Background of Aromatherapy

staff — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:02:49 +0000

In brief, aromatherapy is the use of volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Although the term aromatherapy was not used until the 20th Century, the foundations of aromatherapy date back thousands of years. The use of essential oils in particular date back nearly one thousand years.

Getting Your Guy into the Aromatherapy Mood

staff — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:00:31 +0000

Aromatherapy has been used for years for both enjoyment and medicinal purposes. You can count on a variety of essential oils to enhance your mood, ward off depression and heal the mind and body. Everyone can benefit from the use of a few essential oils. So, how about you man? Did you know that you could use these same oils as an aphrodisiac? Just mentioning the word aphrodisiac will probably turn most men’s heads. So if you want to introduce your man to the wonderful world of aromatherapy, your best bet is to start down this avenue.

How Fan Diffusers Work in Aromatherapy

staff — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:46:11 +0000

Aromatherapy works by spreading the scent of essential oils throughout our environment.

Scientists say we breathe around 22,000 times a day. That means we are inhaling 400 cubic feet of air each day. Most of us spend 80% of our day indoors. A surprising fact is the air inside might be as bad for us as the air outside! A diffuser is used to spread the scents and therapeutic benefits throughout a room. It’s an effective method and unlike methods that involves heating, doesn’t change the fragrance of the oil or destroy the therapeutic ingredients. Essential oils diffused throughout a room will give you a heightened feeling of harmony and happiness. It helps to revive your body, mind, and spirit.