The Gift of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy means “treatment using scents”. Using essential oils is an effective way to experience sensational aromas and benefit from their healing properties – the pure essence of a plant in a tiny bottle you can carry with you anywhere

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How to Deal Stress with Aromatherapy

Filed Under (Aromatherapy to deal stress) by Elizabeth on 17-10-2008

Essential oils can be used to help break stress cycle because they have the ability to treat mind and body simultaneously. There are numbers of essential oils that have the therapeutic quality to deal with different kinds of stress that you might come across during the day. To cope with stress, we need to learn to recognize our own limitations and be aware of our levels of anxiety or physical exhaustion. Aromatherapy massage can help to relieve stress, by easing taut muscles, the body and mind are calmed, enabling the whole body to relax.

Morning blends :

Dilute in 2 tablespoon or carrier oil with

  • 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 2 drops Ginger essential oil
  • With a very penetrating, stimulating aroma, Rosemary has been used for centuries to help relieve nervous exhaustion tension headaches and migraines. It improves circulation to the brain and is an excellent oil for mental fatigue. Research found that the herb has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system.
    Ginger helps to warm the body, relaxes tight muscles and relieve fatigue.

    Evening blends :

    Dilute in 2 tablespoon or carrier oil with

  • 2 drops Bergamot essential oil
  • 2 drops Lavender essential oil
  • The peel of the ripe Bergamot yields an oil that is mild and gentle. It is the most effective antidepressant of all, best used at the start of the day. When you burn the oil in a vaporizer it will help you feel at ease.
    Lavender is one of the safest and most versatile of all essential oils and has been used for centuries as a refreshing fragrance and as a remedy for stress-related ailments. It is especially helpful for tension headaches or for nervous digestive systems.

    Application :

    Mental fatigue or nervous exhaustion
    Work circular pressure over the forehead, temples and scalp, followed by a scalp massage to stimulate the circulation. Or you might use 4 drops of essential oils in a vaporizer or inhalation.

    Alleviating stress
    You can start with a full body massage to boost vitality. Follow with an energizing foot massage or a stimulating scalp massage. For other application add up 4 drops of essential oil to your warm bath.

    Too much stress can lead to minor ailments, such as headaches and stomach aches, but if it persists it can cause more serious problems. To cope with stress, we need to learn to recognize our own
    limitations and be aware of our levels of anxiety or physical exhaustion. Aromatherapy helps you escape this vicious cycle and come through a difficult time.

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