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Aromatherapy is...
The technique that helps relieve stress, boost moods and
encourage better health by using the body’s sense of
smell is known as Aromatherapy. What exactly are the
aromatherapy benefits to ourselves? During
aromatherapy sessions various fragrant substances are
used and a different result is produced by each. For
example, body stimulation is effected by the use of
peppermint and eucalyptus scents while chamomile and
lavender are used to help individuals to relax. A tired
body can be revitalized effectively using Rosemary and
Lemon Scents
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Because the sense of smell is so powerful the body
distinguishes about 10,000 different scents! It works like
this: as scents are inhaled, the smell travels across the
olfactory nerves located inside the nose and then up into
the part of the brain that controls our our ability to learn,
our memories and our moods. This area is called the
Limbic System and when it is stimulated it releases
neurotransmitters, endorphins, and other chemicals that
have the 'feel-good' factor.
Aromatherapy also works by absorbing the essential oils
that have been extracted from herbs fruits, flowers and
plants into the blood stream. This is actually very safe, in
fact if you have smoothed fragrant ointment, cream or
lotion into your skin or if you have ever had a massage,
you have already been involved in a form of
aromatherapy.
In Aromatherapy many fragrances are used and most
usually they are added to candles, lotions,
gels, room sprays, vaporizers , inhalants, perfumes and
bath salts Essential oils are oils that have been extracted
from naturally occurring materials. Aromatherapy
involves the use of these Essential Oils. Unlike synthetic
fragrances and perfumes, which can cause allergies and
irritation. Essential Oils are natural and safe to use.
The practice of applying essential oils goes back far into
history. Evidence of its use has been discovered as far
back as Ancient Egyptian civilizations
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