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Aromatherapy
...the
therapeutic use of essential oils to
enhance the well-being of the
body, mind, and spirit....
Aromatherapy is the art and
science of using essential oils (oils extracted from plants) for therapeutic
benefit. Because aromatherapy can be done as a self-help technique, it can be
very beneficial in the home and work place. There are many books and
aromatherapy classes to help one learn the art of aromatherapy
The list of potential
benefits goes on and on. Learning how to use oils to achieve these benefits is
what aromatherapy is really all about.
Benefits of Aromatherapy
& Essential Oils
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Enhances current
well-being
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Aids in improvement
of health
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Works with emotions
(for balance and
well-being)
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Spiritual Guidance
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Purification of
Environment
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Aid in boosting
immune, respiratory,
circulatory systems
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To achieve these benefits,
full strength, undiluted essential oils are required. The term "100% essential
oil" is used to describe oils that contain only the extract of a particular
plant. The lower grade oils are extracted using lower quality processes, like
adding chemicals to draw oil from live material, or using heat to enhance
extraction. These kinds of methods destroy the live, vital essence of the
essential oils, and sometimes even add chemical or toxic elements to the
finished product.
Below are articles relating to
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils
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Essential Oil of the Month
(Past)
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Common Ways to Use Aromatherapy...
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Direct Inhalation
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Steam Inhalation/vaporizer
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In personal-care products
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Clay Pot Diffuser
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Lamp Ring Diffuser
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Electric Diffuser (Nebulizing)
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Massage with carrier oil
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The best oils come from
wild or organically grown plants because the plants themselves are chemical
free. Also, the best oils are extracted using methods that use no heat and take
more time, thus preserving the vitality and life essence of the plant.
Therapeutic quality, #1
essential oils are laboratory tested with gas chromatography and certified to be
free from impurities. When these oils are used, the therapeutic integrity of the
plant is available.
For books on aromatherapy
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Cautions...
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Always seek professional help with
serious health problems
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Do NOT apply directly to skin (unless
oil has been specified as safe or has been diluted in
carrier oil
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Do NOT take internally
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Do NOT use if pregnant, nursing, on
children under age 2, or with serious health problems
without consulting a professional
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More is NOT Better
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