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AROMATHERAPY
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 Aromatherapy
is an effective, mild and very pleasant treatment.
Natural herbal essences
act gradually, moderately and gently.
Aromatherapy
has become more and more popular because it treats not just the
body,but
the soul.
Anise
oil is
used for inhalations if you have bronchitis.
Caraway
oil helps
with tiredness and depression, kidney stones and nausea.
Cinnamon
oil is
good at treating rheumatism and is used for inhalations if you have a
cold.
Clove
oil
is good at increasing your sexuality.
Geranium
oil is
great at increasing your physical and emotional activity.
Ilang-Ilang
oil
helps with stress and fears and is used for sensual massage and foot
fungus.
Juniper
oil
is great at treating cellulite and rheumatism and helps with stress.
Laurel
oil helps
with stress and depression.
Lemon
oil
helps with depression and abscesses.
Nutmeg
oil
helps with rheumatism and arthritis.
Orange
oil
and grapefruit oil are
used at treating cellulite ( massage your problem zone ), helps with
depression ( use it in an aroma lamp or a diffuse)
Peppermint oil is
great at increasing your mental activity and helps with lumbago
and mosquito bites
Rose oil
is great at increasing sensuality, helps with stress and at treating
facial wrinkles.
Tangerine
oil helps
with tiredness and insomnia, and is great at treating facial wrinkles
and body stretch marks.
Warning: These
kinds of oil are not recommended for pregnant women: chamomile
oil,
lavender oil, basil oil, myrrh oil, marjoram oil, rosemary oil, thyme
oil, sagebrush oil, juniper oil.
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| Aromatherapy
for a common cold |
Mix
1/3 oz of eucalyptus oil and 1/6 oz of anise oil.
Use 10 drops of the
mixture for inhalations.
Take
3-4 drops of fir oil for inhalations if you have pneumonia or
bronchitis. Also rub fir oil on your chest.
For
children: rub fir oil on a child's upper back zone,
chest and massage his feet
with fir oil.
Insert
1 drop of fir oil into your stuffy nose if you have an angina.
Insert
3-5 drops of fir oil on your tongue, closer to your throat.
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| Aromatherapy
Baths |
It is
extremely
difficult to
dissolve essential oils in water. Here is
some advice: simply dissolve as
many drops of essential oil as you need in 1 tbl spoon of liquid soap,
shower
gel, cream,
milk
or honey.
Then pour it in a bath.
 Baths with
bergamote oil are used at treating inflammatory skin
diseases, stress and depression. Add 4-7 drops to a full bath.
Baths
with
ginger
oil are great at treating rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago,
cold, flu and impotency. Add 7-10 drops to a full bath.
Baths
with
basil oil
help at treating migraines, hysterics, insomnia, depression,
rheumatism and arthritis. Add 4-7 drops to a full bath.
Warning:
Basil oil is not recommended for pregnant women and epileptics.
Baths
with
cedar oil help at treating
arthritis, rheumatism, constant
fear, cold and abscesses. Add 7-8 drops to a full bath.
Baths
with
myrrh oil
are used at treating psoriasis, eczema, rush and insomnia.
Warning:
Myrrh oil is not recommended for pregnant women and epileptics.
Baths
with
rosemary
oil help with tiredness, stress, epilepsy,
paralysis, cold, blood vessels and heart diseases, skin diseases, hair
loss and dandruff. Add 8-12 drops to a full bath.
Baths
with
chamomile oil help with colds, migraine headaches, eczema,
joint rheumatism, stress allergy and make your skin soft and silky. Add
10
drops to a full bath.
Baths
with
sandalwood oil are used at
treating menstrual disorder, poor digestion, cold and inflammation of
the
urine bladder. Add 4-5 drops to a full bath.
Baths
with
cypress
oil
strengthen capillaries and help with hemorrhoids, sweaty feet,
impotency, sexual frigidity and menstrual disorders (take baths between
your
periods). Add 7-9 drops to a full bath.
Warning:
cypress
oil is not recommended for pregnant women, people with high blood
pressure or high blood coagulation.
Baths
with
tea tree
oil
help with skin problems: eczema, psoriasis, acne and neuro dermatitis.
They are also used at treating inflammation of the urine bladder or
gynecology problems. Add 6-8 drops with 2 tbl spoons of honey to a full
bath.If you prepare a bath for a child, take only 2-3 drops of tea tree
oil.
Baths
with
dill oil
help with colics, constant fear and withered skin. Add 4-6 drops to a
full bath.
Baths
with
hyssop
oil help with colds, bronchitis, pneumonia,
dermatitis and eczema and heart problems. Add 8 drops to a full bath. |
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| Easy
Tips Guide To Aromatherapy Massage |
 An
aromatherapy
massage is
a
great way to relieve stress and
show
someone how much you care about them. In order to
ensure an
aromatherapy massage provides physical and emotional benefits without
causing potential injury; however, it
is important to follow safety
guidelines.
First, always
keep
in mind that the oils used in aromatherapy are
flammable, so use
care when using near open flame.
It is also important to remember that you should never using painful or
hard pressure during an aromatherapy massage.
In addition, avoiding
directly massaging bones during an
aromatherapy
massage as this can cause injury. If an area has been
fractured, always avoid this area to avoid possible re-injury. It is
also important to avoid any areas that are infected.
Individuals who are
pregnant or who have stomach problems should not
have their abdominal areas massaged. In addition, individuals who have
or may have blood clots
are not good candidates for an aromatherapy
massage. Avoid trying to crack any bones or perform any adjustments.
Only qualified professionals should attempt this.
Always make sure that you are using a diluted blend of aromatherapy
oils. There are numerous recipes
available that can help you achieve an appropriate aromatherapy massage
blend.
A basic aromatherapy massage oil recipes; however, includes
mixing 15 or so drops of essential oils of your choice with one ounce
of carrier oil, like sweet almond oil.
Excellent oil choices for an
aromatherapy massage include
lemon and lavender for stress relief.
If you are
performing an aromatherapy massage to relieve sore muscles consider
options such as eucalyptus and
peppermint.
Jasmine
makes a nice choice for aphrodisiac aromatherapy massages.
Any oil that
is left over can be stored in an airtight glass container.
An
aromatherapy
massage can
be
a great
way to relax, relieve sore muscles, achieve a better
night’s sleep or share sexual pleasure with a trusted
partner.
By following these aromatherapy massage tips and
guidelines you can be sure to safely enjoy your next aromatherapy
massage.
Toby Russell & his
site www.benefitwitharomatherapy.com aims
to
provide up-to-date information,
tips and advice on the numerous
health benefits associated with Aromatherapy. |
| How Aromatherapy Candles
Can
Relieve Stress |
 If you
are feeling sad or tired, then you need look no further than an
aromatherapy jar candle for
relief. This could help you to relax and feel happier in a
short while.
You will find that all scented candles do not have the same effect so
you need to know which one is best to soothe the mood you find yourself
in. When
you burn a
candle, it releases essential oils. These penetrate
the body and affect the mind in a certain way. They help you relax and
let the stresses of the days evaporate. Although candles can't cure
severe depression, they
can help with daily stresses of life.
Ginger
essential
oils
are known to promote courage, confidence, and improve your memory.
Ginger will help to promote your alertness and help give you a feeling
of purpose.
Lavender
is another wonderful fragrance that is used by many people. This
wonderful
fragrance will help you relax and feel peaceful. This scent soothes the
body as well as the soul while another scent that is used for
relaxation is tangerine
which not only lets you relax, but will also give you a renewed sense
of energy.
There are many scents that can help you in your daily life such as Bergamot, Lavender
and Sandalwood
that can help if you are having an anxiety attack. To combat the
stresses of daily living you will find that Chamomile,Lavender or Sandalwood
will produce a calming affect.
By using these candles it can make you feel much
happier if you are
having a bad day. The oils interact with the body leaving a calm and
cool effect on the mind and the soul. So give yourself a treat and
light up one of these wonderful gifts that aromatherapy candles have in
store for you and end your day in the glorious scent that surrounds you.
For lots of helpful information on
botanical
wholesale candles and
other candles related topics, visit The Candles Guide at www.thecandlesguide.com
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| HEALTH TIP |
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| In
the winter the air in our houses becomes very dry and harmful. In this
case prepare a mix of 2 oz of water, 15 drops of lavender oil and 4
drops of sagebrush oil. Pour it in a glass and place near a heater.
Very soon the air will become very clean and healthy. |
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| Keep small
bags filled with lavender
in your bedding
and you will sleep very deeply and peacefully. |
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| USEFUL
LINKS |
How To Make
Popular Scented Bath and Body Products
You
can make almost any daily-use product you can think of using this
method. The foundational recipes are body lotion, shampoo and
conditioner, bath salts, body oil, exfoliating scrub, shower gel,
alcohol-free body mist, and body powder.
But the recipes are the least
part of the book. The real excitement comes from creatively designing
and customizing your products beyond the basic.
The book is laid out by a professional graphic
designer to be easy to read on your computer screen. Many of the pages
include step
by step professional photos so that
you can see the products made right before your eyes.
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Aromatherapy
Did
you know that
there are more than 150
oils that have distinctive therapeutic,
psychological and physiological properties that improve
health and prevent illness? Or that all aromatherapy
oils have their own unique
healing and antiseptic properties. Some oils are antiviral,
others relieve pain, some are relaxing
and yet others can even be used as anti-depressants!
If
you are feeling stressed, aromatherapy can help.
In fact,
the world is filled with natural fragrances that can help you
feel better, work smarter and relax!
This ebook contains clear,
concise, scientifically informed
explanations of what plant essences can support the body, mind and
spirit. You'll get common sense advice on everything from therapeutics
and cosmetics to the recreational uses of essential oils.
You'll
discover how to:
- Safely
and
easily treat hundreds of common ailments- Increase focus and
concentration
- Relieve
tension and relax
- Improve
athletic performance
- Enhance
romance
- Find the
right essential oils for your specific situation
- And much,
much more
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