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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an alternative form of holistic therapy that uses essential oils to help improve and balance you both emotionally and physically , while helping you to take time out for yourself , to be mindful and to reconnect with yourself , even for a moment.

 
The aromas experienced through aromatherapy and essential oils have a dynamic effect on the mind and body.

The effect is experienced through  the sense of smell which is linked to the deepest parts of the brain governed by your basic instincts , thoughts and emotions. 

On a physical level , essential oils help to ease muscular aches and pains , improve circulation, eases sinus congestion and act as a strong antioxident.

Aromatherapy is described as both an art and a science because it takes the knowledge of the scientific aspects of the plants and oils and combines it with art of producing a beneficial blend.

Aromatherapy can be used topically and via inhalation.

As an all natural alternative medicine , aromatherapy uses essential oils taken from flowers, peels of plants, leaves, stems, bark, seeds, and roots. When essential oils are inhaled they have been proven to be beneficial for people with various health issues.

Dating back to ancient Egyptian and Greeks , essential oils have been used for both religious and medicinal purposes. 
During World War 1, French soldiers returning home were given aromatherapy not only to treat their wounds , but also to reduce anxiety and the PTSD from battle.

Essential oils are now being used to recognize the ability to treat anxiety, depression and infection.

According to a study pre-operative patients who tried aromatherapy with lavender oil reported being less anxious about their surgery compared to the control group.

How it works :
The essential oils in aromatherapy activate the small receptors in your nose, which send messages directly to your brain's limbic system. The limbic system affects your emotions , memory , learning, appetite, and sex drive.
Inhaling essential oils stimulates different bodily responses, such as breathing patterns, blood pressure, and heart rate.

It's also important to note essential oils are powerful and need to be diluted before use. This is why they are combined with carrier oils. The most common carrier oils include avocado oil, almond oil, coconut oil, and olive oil.

Dilution increases the surface area where the essential oil can be absorbed and as an added bonus, diluting lowers the risk of experiencing any skin sensitivity issues.

The beauty of essential oils is that they typically perform more than one function, so by knowing the benefits of each you all find a personalized blend to meet your mental and physical health needs.

Healing benefits of Aromatherapy :

1. Reduce stress
The essential oil lavender is scientifically proven to reduce stress. Lavender calms the nervous system , lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and rewires brain waves to help you become more relaxed.

Best essential oils for stress are ; lavender, lemongrass, geranium, jasmine, and chamomile.

2. Relieves Anxiety : Patients reported less pain and depression, and results confirmed that massage with this essential oil blend has stronger healing power when it comes to pain and depression management.

Essential oils for Anxiety are : rose, lavender, bergamot, chamomile.

3. Boosts energy : According to a study peppermint boosts exercise performance, increases brain oxygen concentration and decreases exhaustion.

Essential oils are : peppermint, lemon
 
4. Improves focus : Improving brain function is one of the top reasons people turn to essential oils. Containing antioxidants that fights free radicals, aromatherapy is helpful for people with Alzheimers, dementia and other mental illnesses.

Essential oils to improve focus are ; rosemary, basil, and sage.

5. Reduces physical pain : Aromatherapy has a greater positive impact compared to placebos or control treatments, when it comes to decreasing pain specifically , gynecological, postoperative and obstetrical pain.

Essential oils to reduce physical pain : eucalyptus, turmeric, chamomile, thyme, and ginger.

6. Improves sleep : essential oils are popular for their natural sedative properties. Lavender oil is scientifically proven to promote restful sleep.

Essential oils to improve sleep are : chamomile, ylang ylang , and bergamot.


7. Strengthen your  immune system : Due to their anti-inflammatory properties , essential oils are useful when it comes to fighting infections.

Essential oils to strengthen immune system are : oregano, ginger, myrrh, eucalyptus, frankincense.

8. Balance your Hormone levels : Essential oils such as rose and geranium are scientifically proven to help women experiencing issues with their estrogen levels.

Essential oils to balance your hormones levels are : sage, geranium, and thyme.

9. Boosts hair health naturally : To avoid the use of harsh chemicals, essential oils are now being uses in hair products as a safe alternative to promote hair health.
After using rosemary oil for six months , the amount of hair increased according to a study.

Essential oils for hair growth are : tea tree, rosemary, myrrh, and helichrysum . 
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