The Art of Aromatherapy
Holistic Approach to Health & Wellness
Aromatherapy is treatment with concentrated, powerful fragrances taken from plants, flowers and trees for application to the BODY, MIND and SPIRIT.
Aromatherapy offers us an enormous contribution to revitalize the whole body function, as the essential oils work on all conscious levels simultaneously.
Aromatherapy cannot be defined as having a singular purpose. The Art of Aromatherapy is an extra ordinary art that integrates nature, science and spirit creating a delicate balance which empowers the individual with tools that can be used simply giving deep results.
Conforming with the laws of nature, the principle of Aromatherapy is to strengthen the self- healing process through intensive stimulation of the immune system and by gently interfacing with the nervous system. The advances of sophisticated scientific research and the wisdom of wholistic practices provide excellent clean living solutions.
SKIN: The skin is the largest organ of the body and performs many vital functions;
protection
heat regulation
excretion
secretion
absorption
sensation
The skin is elastic, resistant and under normal conditions, renews itself. It functions as a protective covering for the body, preventing the entry of microorganisms and other harmful substances.
Sensory nerve fibers in the skin react to five separate and basic sensations
pressure, touch, temperature and pain. Every inch of skin contains millions of cells, an intricate network of blood vessels and nerves. In addition, the skin also contains pores that are the opening for hair follicles, sebaceous glands and sweat glands. The sebaceous glands produce sebum(oil) that lubricate the skin.
Blood and lymph supply nourishment to the skin. From1/2 to 2/3 of the total blood supply of the body is distributed to the skin.
More than 10% of life-supporting oxygen is received through the skin. Emotions be it joy or anger, sorrow or nerviousness are mirrored on the skin. The type of skin a person may have can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as, heredity or environment. Essential oils play a vital role in aromatherapy for skincare.
HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS
One of the best things about Aromatherapy and using essential oils is that they are easy to use. They can be incorporated into your daily routine (bathing, face and bodycare) without requiring complicated adjustments to your lifestyle. And, no matter now simple the application of essential oils, they are still highly effective.
DIFFUSOR - a pump which sprays a lite mist of undi1uted essential oils into the air. Beneficial for respiratory problems, emotional balancing, and keeping the air around you free of germs.
NOSE -Nose Stops (small sections of tissue or cotton) can be saturated with essential oils and inserted into either one or both nostrils. Helpful for congestion and difficult breathing. Will help one sleep easier.
TISSUE -Two or three drops of essential oils can be placed on a tissue and constantly breathed. Useful for on-the-go remedies such as congestion, headache, mind clearing and grounding.
BO WL - Add five to ten drops of essential oils in a bowl of very warm water. Let the bowl stand and fill the room with the rising aroma. This is a brilliant way to set the atmosphere of a room.
BATHING -Penetration of the essential oils is taking place through the skin and the vapors when inhaled through the nose membranes. This method is recommended when there is infection in the body and when an "attitude adjustment" is needed. Three to six drops of pure, undiluted essences into the bath water right after the water has been drawn, enter and relax. Five to ten drops of an oil blend can be used in the same way.
MASSAGE -When essences are applied to the body through massage there is an immediate affect on the olfactory nerves. Second, the oils are allowed to enter the circulatory system whereby they diffuse throughout the lymph to cleanse, nourish and strengthen. 15dropsper 1oz.or30dropsper1oz.areaddedto a base oil of vegetable oil. Massage blends can be used on the face, body, hands, scalp and hair.
Compress- Water can be hot or cold depending on the need. The amount of essential oil will depend on the essences used , usually 2 to 4 drops per application. Useful in fevers, chills, stomach conditions, headaches, skin problems, painful periods and muscles aches
Essential oils with their life-supporting, natural composition are powerful agents helping the skin maintain a balanced and functioning protective layer. Improving the skin's metabolism essential oils benefits health and well- being of the whole body.
