10 Things You Need To Know About Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an aged old treatment that uses the pure essential oils to heal common ailments and restore emotional balance. If you wish to return to a simpler, more natural lifestyle then prepared for this fragrant journey.


Here are the 10 things you should know about Aromatherapy :

* What is Aromatherapy
* Aromatherapy Provides Therapeutic Effects
* What Is Essential Oils?
* How Does Aromatherapy Benefit Health?
* Be Safe With Aromatherapy
* How Aromatherapy Can Be Used
* Where to buy quality essential oils ?
* Tips for Purchasing Essential Oils for Aromatherapy
* Purchasing Aromatherapy Diffusers
* Frequently Used Essential Oils

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Why Would You Use Therapeutic Essential Oils?

When I first experienced therapeutic essential oils few years ago, I had this
feeling that this was just right for me.

Before, I was somewhat "unexperienced" --- use essential oils only to make my room fragrance.

I never learned much else to do with these essential oils, and I was warned not to put it on my body without diluting it. I intend not to put it on my body neither to swallow it.

It wasn't until I learned about therapeutic essential oils when I was reading a book called "Aromatherapy an A-Z" By Patricia Davis. From that I was able to have a true appreciation for what essential oils can do for me.




Learning that there are many different kind of essential oils, makes me aware when buying essential oils. When I started to use therapeutic essential oils I had very positive experiences right away. I just felt better.

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Treating anxiety before surgery with aromatherapy

Patients who worry a great deal about upcoming surgery may push the painkiller button more frequently when the surgery is over, a new study from York University professor Joel Katz has found.

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Usually some people might have worry but still they stay calm and some people would began uncontrolled crying and panic in the hour before they were taken into the operating room. Whatever the reaction are, anxiety always occur before the surgery.

If this happen, you can try this blend for treating anxiety before surgery:

Blend # 1 : 2 drops of each geranium, lavender, sandalwood and 1 drop ylang ylang.

Blend # 2 : 4 drops bergamot, 1 drop lavender and 1 drop peppermint.

You can use this blend for a bath or diffuser. If you don't have one. You can try to put a drop or two in the handkerchief and sniff it when the patient start panic or worry.

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Natural Homemade Beauty Tips

Who Says Natural Toxic-Free Beauty Has To Be Expensive? Now many homemade beauty tips have been introduced which really gives natural look without causing any damage to the skin where they can do on their own or with anyone help. There are so many household items that can be used to keep one's beauty. It is a matter of knowing what to apply.

For Re-hydrating hair mask : Mash 1 avocado and 1 egg yolk. Apply to the hair especially in the ends. wrap your head with towel and leave for 15 min. Wash your hair with cool water. Lightly shampoo and conditioner.

For Revitalising your eyes : Mix a little finely chopped mint with some mash cucumber. Smooth onto eyelids and relax.


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How to use essential oils for massage during pregnancy

If you’re an expectant mother, then you will probably agree that most pregnant women feel discomfort and added stress on their bodies at various times during their pregnancies.

Aromatherapy massage for pregnancy offers various therapeutic benefits for pregnant women who are feeling the discomfort through dramatic hormonal changes and incurring great strains. Most of these strains occur in the lower back and legs due to increased heaviness.

Although the therapeutic benefits of massage for pregnant women haven't been studied very much. But there's some evidence that massage may help people who suffer from low back pain and possibly those with chronic headaches. In any case, massage may decrease stress and promote relaxation, helping you cope with discomfort even if it doesn't prevent it.

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Tips to make essential oils last longer

If essential oils are store in a correct manner they should last up to 2 years. What can you do to make your essential oils last longer? Here are a few tips:

Proper storage will make essential oils last longer. A dark brown or black type of glass bottle which should be tight enough to keep air out will help it last longer, as well as being kept in a place with very low light, and not a lot of heat. Find more tips on storing essential oils.

Top note essential oils generally evaporate usually within 1-2 hours. Middle notes for 2-4 hours and base notes tend to last longest, some for up to a few days. My suggestion is when blending the essential oils blend only a small amount or as you needed. This way you want waste your pure essential oils. Which oils is the base note? Find your answer here

Essential oils should not be kept for more than one year. If you do not use them quickly, you risk having the oils change fragrance and possibly turning rancid. Keeping essential oils in the refrigerator. This helps to slow down the chances of the oils turning rancid.

Always buy good quality essential oils. If you buy good quality, it will last longer.

For citrus oils you should use it within 6 months of purchase or one year if kept cool.

7 tips to solve problems after birth using aromatherapy

The first few weeks and months after a baby’s birth can be a wonderful and confusing time. There are several things that makes your life turned upside down. It is important to give yourself time to adjust.

The great news is if you do choose the right oils, aromatherapy can really help to solve problems after birth. Common problems suffered by most women like: recovery after birth, Breastfeeding, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, Strecth Marks, and Mother blues.

Take a breastfeeding for example. It is ironical that breastfeeding is most beneficial for your baby but may be very painful for the mother. You can use essential oils to overcome the problems that might cause because of breastfeeding such as sore nipples, mastitis and lactation problems.

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