What is Aromatherapy – Looking At Different Ways To Reduce Stress & Tension
What is aromatherapy?
It is an attractive, tranquil, natural and holistic approach to ways of life.
What is aromatherapy massage?
Having any massage is helpful to the person receiving it but in coordination with the relevant essential oil of your preference as it can unwind, rejuvenate, calm, induce and sedate depending on the kind of massage that is being practiced.
One of the popular choices for many people is lavender oil and the qualities in lavender contain:
1. Being able to induce sleep
2. Useful in colic in young children when rubbed gently over the tummy
3. To alleviate stress
Bergamot oil can be used for plenty of reasons although care must be taken to not expose skin which has had received a bergamot oil massage as it can result in burns when exposed under direct sunlight.
1. Fear
2. Stress
3. Tension
4. Infection
What is aromatherapy essential oil?
It is extracted from flowers, leaves, bark and peel. Aromatherapy is a therapy which uses concentrated oils in a number of holistic treatments to promote health and well-being in all who uses it. It can alleviate a number of health conditions such as tension headaches, aching muscles, depression, anxiety or stress and insomnia for instance and works on well in both psychological and physiological state.
There are many different essential oils that you can find, so it is always wise to think about the properties of individual oils so that you can match them to your needs.
What is aromatherapy inhalation?
Using aromatherapy in a steam inhalant is great if someone is suffering from a cold, sinus problem or feels tired, tense and head muddled. It is simple and effective to apply: Fill a bowl with boiling water and add three drops of your chosen oil, lower head until approximately 12 inches from the water. Place a towel over your head so that you are covered and breathe in deeply to inhale the benefits.
Cedarwood oil is beneficial for:
1. Calming and balancing energy
2. Removing excess phlegm and catarrh
3. Increasing feelings of spirituality
Orange oil is beneficial for:
1. Sedative
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Antiseptic
4. Anti-depressant
What is aromatherapy baths?
Adding up to ten drops of your favorite essential oils to your bath can be a fantastic way to receive all of the benefits and wind down for the day. Similarly, oils can be employed in a bath to invoke energy and to stimulate the senses at the start of the day fresh.
An energizing bath
1. 2 drops of lemon
2. 2 drops of frankincense
3. 3 drops of rosemary
Add this to your bath and then enjoy the invigorating oils.
To help with feelings of fear or nervousness
1. 4 drops of basil
2. 6 drops of geranium
Foot bath to soothe tired feet
• 3 drops of peppermint oil to a bowl of water and leave feet to soak for approximately twenty minutes. Feet will feel greatly refreshed afterwards.
