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Aromatherapy

What is Aromatherapy?

In ancient times, the emphasis was on taking these substances during wellness rather than during illness. Today Aromatherapy is especially useful with stress-related conditions and for strengthening the immune system.

What are Essentials Oils?

They are the hormones of the planet, the essences being extracted from the flower, leaves, stems, barks and roots of aromatic plants. They are marvellously antiseptic, bactericidal, anti-viral, anti-fungal.

Carrier Oils
Also referred to as base oils. When we use essential oils for a massage treatment we have to add them to a fixed oil, ideally cold-pressed vegetable oil, as most essential oils on their own are too strong to use neat on the skin.

Pulse Oils
These are more concentrated than massage oils and have a nine part pure essential oil to one part base oil, such as Jojoba. a dab can then be worked well into the wrist pulse, behind ears, front of foot or solar plexus. These can be bought from Carmel or specifically made for a person’s needs by her.

Caution: Keep all oils away from children - if taken internally some oils can prove highly dangerous. Some oils can irritate the skin if applied neat. If in doubt ask a qualified Aromatherapist. Certain oils should not be used in cases of pregnancy or with people who suffer from epilepsy. Again consult a qualified Aromatherapist for advice. Do not use citrus oils on skin before exposure to the sun.

Benefits of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy can benefit almost everyone at any stage of life. Daily use at home and regular treatments by an Aromatherapist can lead to fundamental improvements in energy and the overcoming of very serious physical, mental, emotional or spiritual problems.

  • Relief of stress and tension
  • Induces relaxation
  • Insomnia, anxiety
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Back, shoulder and neck pain, and muscular pain
  • Painful Periods and PMT
  • Anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-fungal
  • Multi-functional; works on mind, body and emotions simultaneously
  • Skin care and skin problems, e.g. eczema
  • Increased energy levels
  • Helps to maintain good health
  • Stabilising effect on body by stimulating sluggish circulation and promoting detoxification

Oils and How They Help

Lavender: Calming - relaxing
Acne, joint aches and pains, bites, burns chilblains, dermatitis, earache, eczema, tension headaches, high pressure, hot flushes, insomnia, migraine, PMT, sprains, stings, sunburn.

Rosemary: Stimulating
Baldness (stimulates hair and scalp health), circulation, colds and flu, digestion (flatulence and constipation), fainting, headaches, mental fatigue, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism and arthritis.

Eucalyptus: Breath of Life
Arthritis, bronchitis (combined with Eucalyptus and Tree), catarrh (acute), colds fever and flu, cystitis, measles, neuralgia, rheumatism, sinusitis.

Lemon: Refreshing
Cellulite, colds and flu, insect stings, bites, varicose veins, verrucas, warts, wrinkles.

Lemongrass: Revitalising - Strengthening
Tones skin and helps problem skin (acne), muscle aches and pains, soothes headaches, deodorant.

Geranium: balancing
Fluid retention, hangover, lymphatic system (cellulite), menopause, oestrogen stimulant, PMT, skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, balances oily - dry skin.

Combining Aromatherapy and Massage

  • Massage will help the oils penetrate and help direct them where they are most needed
  • The massage itself and its effects on the body
  • The therapeutic combination of essential oils and massage have naturally enhancing effects
  • It is best to have regular treatments starting at once a week and eventually at least once a month

Benefits of Massage

  • Increased relaxation, helping stress, tension, anxiety and depression
  • Improves circulation
  • Aids detoxification
  • Improves digestion and elimination, therefore eases constipation
  • Relief of muscular pain, e.g. back, neck, shoulders
  • Helps improve the absorption of aromatherapy oils
  • Improves skin tone
  • A totally relaxing experience

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