Aromanaturals Aromatherapy Blog

There are a variety of aromatherapy scents that can be useful for calming and relieving stress. It is true that the very process of Aromatherapy is calming, but some essential oils, in and of themselves, have natural powers for soothing and calming the person that is experiencing the aromas. It is important to know exactly what oils are best for what treatments. Some are better for healing and relieving certain types of pain, while others are better for promoting alertness and are thus stimulating. So, it is necessary that one know exactly what each essential oil is capable of and works best for promoting and fighting against.

Probably one of the most popular oils for calming is lavender. This oil comes from France primarily and is one of the ‘essential’ essential oils. Known for its multi-diverse functions, it can be effective for treating all sorts of ailments. But, the most common use of lavender is calming and relaxing the person. It is a very pleasant herbal and floral scent, and can calm and balance the mind and spirit. It is a hardy plant, and can grow in almost any garden. The oils from lavender, when applied in Aromatherapy, diffuse tension and anger, soothing the ‘uptight’ soul. It is also very good for the insomniac. It helps to give one a good night sleep in spite of tension and stress.

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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.

The Chinese may have been one of the first cultures to use aromatic plants for well-being. Their practices involved burning incense to help create harmony and balance. Later, the Egyptians invented a rudimentary distillation machine that allowed for the crude extraction of cedarwood oil. It is also thought by some that Persia and India may have also invented crude distillation machines, but very little is known.

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The holidays are upon us, and here’s a blend to get you in that holiday spirit:

• 4 drops Fir Needle Oil
• 3 drops Cedarwood Oil
• 3 drops Spruce Oil
• 3 drops Cinnamon Oil

Place oils in a small essential oil bottle and shake to blend.  Then use with your favorite diffuser.

This makes a nice Christmas tree scent with a bit of spice – try it out and let us know what you think!  We’re always looking for new variations on and ways to improve our blends.

There are many ways that Aromatherapy can help relieve the tension acquired during stressful times.  The essential oils present in Aromatherapy are therapeutic not only to certain ailments that plague a person, but they can also have a calming soothing effect that will lower one’s symptoms of worry.  Not only can some oils reduce stress, but also these oils can help one increase their ability to handle stress.

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Massage; it’s the opportunity to be pampered with an hour of full body relaxation therapy. The numerous centers that you can go to will all do it differently. They’ll have their own plan on how to make you feel the most refreshed. But all of them will have one thing in common. They’ll use massage oils to improve your feeling of well-being.

Massage oils that are scented offer a double benefit. First, the massage oil itself has the benefit of allowing the massage to be done with the least amount of friction of the skin.  This obviously is much more comfortable.  Then you will have to choose whether you want to use heavy or light massage oil. Are you looking for something to ease your discomforts, improve skin condition or help awaken your partner’s interest?

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Spring is here and soon we will see the insects that come back with the warm weather. Mosquito bites are a nuisance but with the threat of West Nile Virus, it’s essential we use protection when we are outside. There are plenty of repellents on the market but most of them have the chemical DEET. People who normally wouldn’t use chemicals are using them because they are more afraid of the diseases that insects carry then they are of the chemical.

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Some people hear the word childbirth and cringe. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Childbirth can be a treasured experience for you. After you’ve experienced it you may want to do it again and you may not. You may treasure it because it was an experience like no other or you may treasure it because you never have to go through it again. Whichever the case may be, aromatherapy can help you in more than one way during childbirth (not only during childbirth but during pregnancy, too). Don’t worry. Most people agree that using aromatherapy will make your labor painless and perfect. That is not true. But, it is known that aromatherapy can assist in helping you to relax, ease pain and discomfort and create a soothing atmosphere for everyone.

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Pampering Pets with Aromatherapy

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.

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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.

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Aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years. It has been recorded that ancient Egyptians used this homeopathic practice for many purposes. They used sweet smelling oils during massage sessions for upper class individuals. They used them in the medical treatments. Cosmetics used botanical oils. They were even used in the practice of embalming dead bodies. Even Hippocrates talked of the use of aromatic oils. He suggested a massage with these oils was helpful not only mentally, but also physically. By the tenth century, Arabians began to distill aromatic oils, which made them far more efficient. The oils lost popularity for some time, but in the early 1900s, scientists in France and England tried to reintroduce them to modern medical practice. While they never caught on within the medical practices of the western world, many people are finally realizing the benefits. Today, many different aromatherapy oils have been shown to have lots of benefits in clinical trials.

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