Aromatherapy has its foundations in an ancient holistic healing practice of the mind body and spirit. It is something that has been known about way before it was given a name whereby people used plants, herbal preparations and berries as remedies for the sick, embalming and warding off evil spirits. It was widely used during the First World War to treat wounded soldiers and a French Researcher called Rene-Maurice Gattefosse was the first to use the term ‘aromatherapie’. The natural qualities of barks, plants, flowers are still of benefit in our modern age, but the distillation techniques for extraction of aromatherapy oils are far more sophisticated. An Aromatherapist can undertake an aromatherapy course and are trained to impart their knowledge of essential oils to balance the mental, physical and spiritual health of their client. The key therapeutic benefits of essential oils are as an anti-bacterial, antispasmodic, decongestant, astringent, anti-inflammatory, stimulant, sedative, diuretic, analgesic, deodorant, anti-viral, immunostimulant and aphrodisiac. This range of applications in addition to the aromatherapy scent is what makes essential oils so well-liked.
Where is aromatherapy used?
Essential oils are easily absorbed through the skin based on their molecular structure therefore an aromatherapy blend mixed with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil or almond oil for massage is the premium choice of application. Not only do you get the benefit of touch and easing your pains away on a physical level, but you get mental relaxation and spiritual awareness too. Second to massage therapy is having a bath containing essential oils, which is recommended as a between therapy visit top up as the hot water relaxes you physically and the vapours from the oils stimulate your mind as well. This is a true aromatherapy spa treat at home. One of the most popular oils is lavender oil as it has antibacterial, relaxing and balancing effect so it is useful as an end of the day relaxation treat. Another effective essential oil is Tea tree oil, which is useful at targeting the symptoms of a cold virus and will also attempt to fight off the infection.Natural aromatherapy is not the only area that uses essential oils as they are also used in skincare with oils such as geranium, lavender, frankincense oil and neroli.
How is it applied?
Massage Oils specially blended massage oils depending on the therapeutic use
Aromatherapy oil burner ceramic or glass burner which uses a tea light (flame) to disperse the oils.
Essential oil diffuser this can be in the form of a vaporizer, aromatherapy ring or aromastone (no flames).
Aromatherapy lotion & cream applied topically to the skin.
Aromatherapy soap natural soap contains natural blends of essential oils and are quite often natural and handmade, which has the added benefit of not containing SLS and parabens.
Aromatherapy perfume normally in a roller ball for easy application.
In the next few weeks we will be adding more articles to discuss the benefits of select essential oils, so please bookmark us.
***Please take care when using essential oils as there are some that are highly toxic if not used under professional supervision or even banned. The information on this site is intended for informational purposes only and is not an alternative to professional medical advice***
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A friend of mine called Charlene, who runs an aromatherapy course in Lincoln, Nebraska, told me a story about a young man who had just joined the course and was raring to go because he had read so much about aromatherapy. It was Charlene’s practice to light an aromatherapy candle at the beginning of every session and ask the participants what the fragrance reminded them of. As it happened, she was using a lavender candle and asked the young man what he could smell. He took a deep breath, and with a look of great disappointment on his face, said, “Room freshener!”
“I never found out what he was expecting,” Charlene later told me. With apologies for this initial digression, I think the young man got it at least partially right. Aromatherapy candles are a room freshener par excellence, because they keep a room smelling exquisite for hours together. However, what makes them even better is that they have therapeutic effects on the mind and body.
Why is that? Well, aromatherapy candles are made of wax laced with essential oils from certain aromatic plants, so that as the wax melts, the molecules of the plant extract are diffused into the environment, thus creating a heavenly fragrance.
So which are the plants from which aromatherapy candles draw their fragrances? The answer is not exactly straightforward, since any or more than one part of a particular plant may be the source of the fragrance. But that minor complication apart, lavender is the most popular oil when it comes to aromatherapy candles. That does not mean you don’t have a wide enough choice, given the speed with which the popularity of aromatherapy is increasing.
According to aromatherapy practitioners like Charlene, there are candles to suit all moods. So if you are suffering from insomnia, light sage, chamomile, and ylang ylang candles next to your bath. Those suffering from depression should try rosemary and grapefruit aromatherapy candles, while all-purpose aromatherapy candles contain extracts of sandalwood, eucalyptus, geranium, peppermint, and many other plants. However, you may very well find that reactions vary from person to person, so it is best not to generalize if you are using a candle for therapy. Consult an expert first.
In addition to aromas, these candles are also available in a vast array of shapes and sizes. So you can go for a floating, pillar, gel, votive or jar candle. In addition, if you feel up to it, you can prepare a personalized aromatherapy candle at home by mixing and matching several aromas. To get you started, try a blend of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. An alternative could be a refreshing and stimulating mix of peppermint, lemon, and rosemary. Don’t forget to write in with the results!
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Aromatherapy massage is a fantastic healing treatment, which has won over the hearts of lots of people around the world. As a result, there are people who want to try out this type of treatment; also there are those who want to learn how to practice aromatherapy and massage and are looking for an aromatherapy course.
To find a course or class aromatherapy massage, it is advised that you seek a proficient collage which will guarantee your proper training. It would also be a good idea to look for word of mouth recommendations. For the latter however, you need to investigate a bit before settling for any one of the many choices available.
Choices for an Aromatherapy Course:
You could choose one of the many long-distance aromatherapy courses, seminars, workshops, self-study, and networking. Let us see what each of these choices entail.
Distance Aromatherapy Course: There are many institutions and schools, which have distance aromatherapy courses for students who are interested in learning, but are not able to re-locate. These types of courses will usually comprise of assignments, which will have to be sent to the school for grading. Before signing up for this type of course, ensure that you learn about the school in depth as well as about the instructors.
Seminars: This is one way to swap experience and knowledge and grow laterally. During these aromatherapy courses you will be able to meet with others of the same professional
Workshops: These types of aromatherapy courses are slightly different from the seminars because of the fact that in a workshop, you usually have someone who communicates the information to the rest of the audience. This could be an important medium for professional growth.
Self Study: This maybe be the easiest of all aromatherapy courses to follow, and the most difficult to sustain. You will get enough study material from the internet to do a PhD about aromatherapy – so you can safely self-study. However, in order to do so, you will need to be very focused and disciplined. If you cannot sustain the effort for a long period, then your effort could be wasted.
Networking: This technique is valuable in any type of work, not only in an aromatherapy course. Networking will give you the chance to learn at first hand about news and improvements in the field, as well as new methods for optimizing the benefits from the course.
Apprentice: Lastly, you have the choice of being trained by becoming an apprentice. This works on the notion that anyone can actually learn any type of skill if he or she works hands on in the field with experienced practitioners.
So there it is, a great selection of options to join an aromatherapy course. Now all you have to do is make your choice.
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