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Aromatherapy
is the use of pure essential and absolute oils, for
psychological and physical well-being.Aromatherapy is
derived from two words. Aroma- meaning fragrance or
smell and Therapy- meaning treatment.. Aromatherapy
is an holistic treatment which can have a profound effect
on the mind, body and emotions.
Essential
oils are obtained from a wide assortment of plants,
which have been steam distilled or cold-pressed from
flowers, fruit, bark and roots.
Essential
oils have been found to provide both psychological and
physical benefits when used correctly and safely. There
are many essential oils.
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The
essential oils taken from plants and used in Aromatherapy
have been described as their 'life force' - they
are essential to the plants' biological process,
as well as being the substance which gives them
their scent. Synthetic oils, even if chemically
similar, will lack all the natural elements, and
that vital life-force, that make essential oils
so valuable therapeutically. |
Essential
oils are usually administered through massage, baths,
compresses, or inhalation. When used in massage and
bathing, essential oils are absorbed through the skin
into the bloodstream.
Essential
oils that are inhaled into the lungs are believed to
offer both psychological and physical benefits, the
oil molecules stimulate scent receptors in the brain
that, in turn, trigger a response in the part of the
brain that influences heart rate, blood pressure, breathing,
memory, stress levels, and hormone balance. Aromatherapy
advocates believe that essential oils can have a marked
effect on body and mind.If not done correctly and safely,
however, the use of essential oils can also have severe
consequences.
Aromatherapy
combines the soothing, healing touch of massage with
the therapeutic properties of Essential Oils.
Massage
oils for aromatherapy consist of an essential oil, or
oils blended with a suitable carrier oil. Massage has
a powerful effect on the body and the emotions, combined
with the therapeutic qualities of essential oils massage
can be a very invigorating or deeply relaxing experience.The
components of the various oils are believed to aid in
a variety of health, beauty and hygiene conditions
Essential
oils can be blended together to also provide an especially
pleasing aroma or a specific therapeutic action. A synergistic
essential oil blend of the correct oils in proper proportions
is considered to be greater in total benefit than each
oil working independently.Before use essential oils
need to be mixed with a carrier oil. Always mix essential
oils in glass, porcelain or aluminum bottles as the
oil will react with plastic.
Only
the highest quality of essential oils should be used
in aromatherapy. The majority of essential oils produced
in the world market are used in the food flavor and
fragrance industry, so essential oils are often found
on the market adulterated with similar essential oils,
chemicals and synthetics.
Not all ready-made aromatherapy products labeled with
the word 'aromatherapy' are pure and natural. Products
that contain artificial ingredients do not provide true
aromatherapy benefits. At worst, they provide no benefit.
Aromatherapy
provides health and body care on a completely natural
basis, and the subtle qualities of the oils lend themselves
best to a gradual experience.
Focusing
on the powerful medicinal capabilities of essential
oils, Sunspirit Aromatherapy carries an extensive range
of therapeutic grade pure essential oils, whilst also
embracing their emotional and spiritual effects.
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