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Aromatherapy
This
treatment is designed to help, cure or heal by the correct use or application of
essential oils obtained from plants. The treatment involves body massage using
specifically selected essential oils.
What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential and absolute oils, for
psychological and physical well-being. Aromatherapy is derived from two words:
Aroma -
Therapy - meaning treatment
Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment, which can have
a profound effect on the mind, body and emotions. The
use of aromatic oils goes back at least 2,000 years BC. However, it wasn't until
the 1920s that Aromatherapy, as we know it today came into effect. A French
chemist called Gattefosse discovered the remarkable healing abilities of
lavender oil after severely burning his hand during an experiment. Scientists
and healthcare professionals through experimentation and treatment of various
physical and psychological disorders have developed this work.
An Aromatherapy Treatment and the benefits
A professional
Aromatherapy massage combines the soothing and healing of touch therapy with the
therapeutic properties of Essential Oils to promote physical, psychological and
spiritual well-being. This health giving treatment can be an invigorating or
deeply relaxing experience.
What are essential oils and what do they do?
Essential oils
are extracts from different parts of a plant, be it from the leaves, flowers,
stem, bark, roots, or the fruit of the plant. In certain plants, different oils
are extracted from different parts of the same plant with significantly
different properties. There are many essential oils, each
with it’s own unique property, which can be utilized by the body to aid health
and prevent disease. Essential oils have been found to provide
both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. 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. The majority of
essential oils produced in the world market are used in the food flavour 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 labelled 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.
Using Essential Oils
Essential oils are versatile and can be used in many ways. As each oil has
different properties, it is necessary first to decide what condition you wish to
treat. Once selected, the oils may be used in a massage application, inhalation,
and vaporization or in a bath. Essential oils are powerful and only small
amounts are required during treatment for effective and maximum benefit.
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. If not done correctly and safely, however,
the use of essential oils can also have severe consequences.
Essential oils are powerful and concentrated therefore they should
never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form.
Carriers
Anything, which ‘carries’ the essential oils into the body, is known as a
carrier. Amongst the many products, used vegetable oils and white lotions are
the primary carriers. Unlike essential oils, which tend to be distilled when
extracted, base oils tend to be cold pressed. This oil is unrefined retaining
its natural properties, and although not as powerful as an essential oil, many
base oils have unique remedial qualities of their own which supplement the
treatment
The Power of Smell
Aromatherapy and especially inhalation exploits the power of smell to the human
body and the effects that smells have on us should never be underestimated.
Often smells evoke memory responses by association e.g. the smell of newly cut
grass or a pine Christmas tree or perfume. Even the clinical smells of hospitals
trigger our memory in some way reminding each of us of particular incidents or
events.
A good massage should benefit the recipient in a number of ways.
Some of these benefits are listed below:
Improved circulation, elimination of toxins and lymphatic drainage
Promotes relaxation and eases muscular pain
Improved immune system
Better digestion
Promotes a general feeling of wellness
Eases feelings of anxiety, grief and depression
As
essential oils have many different therapeutic qualities such as anti-bacterial,
anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal, they can be very beneficial
in treating physical and psychological complaints ranging from: - digestive and
respiratory problems to depression, anxiety and stress, etc.
Are There Any Contra-Indications Associated With Aromatherapy
Treatment?
Aromatherapy
Massage requires administration by trained practitioners. As with the
application of any substance to the human skin, it is possible for skin
reactions to occur in clients with particularly sensitive skin. In this stance
the professional therapist will perform a skin test before offering any
treatments. Extra care is needed in the application of certain oils when the
recipient is pregnant or breast-feeding, or has a history of epilepsy.
Aromatherapy treatments must be administered by a professionally trained
and fully qualified therapist.
Aromatherapy Products
Aromatherapy
products can be produced especially for you and your needs, including: bath
oils, hand & face creams, body lotions, massage oils, shampoo &
conditioner & face mask.
Aromatherapy can be enjoyed within the comfort of your own home in the High
Peak.
For more information about tailor made products or treatments contact me by e-mail
or mobile phone: 07840700101
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