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WELLNESS
- is a condition of being healthy or sound
AROMATHERAPY
involves the use of AROMAtic essential oils in a THERAPeutic manner.. Hence
the name is a combination of two words. Essential oils are the liquid life
essence of aromatic plants and flowers in a concentrated form.
Aromatherapy
dates back to ancient times where it was used in medical and personal
grooming practices. Ancients considered oils especially valuable and used
them in embalming, for medicinal purposes, to fumigate homes, and as
anesthetics.
Sensory nerves
(olfactory) in our noses transmit data to our brains which
evoke feelings of hunger, happiness, pleasure, calm, and some aromas can
even make us sick. These scents and emotions they create are called
Aromatherapy There is no doubt that fragrance (good and bad!) will always
influence our moods, our attitudes and our personalities.
Carefully
chosen essences can put a person into a harmonious state of mind
which can make us more receptive for healing and Wellness. Aromatherapy can
transport your body, mind, and spirit into a state of relaxation and
renewal.
The benefits of
Aromatherapy to create a state of Wellness are enormous. For example, during
a massage or bath, appropriate, diluted essential oils can be absorbed
through the skin and transported to the main body systems (nervous,
muscular) for a healing effect. Or place a few drops on a pillowcase...or
place a few drops on the carpet in your car (possibly under a seat)...or
place a few drops on a bath towel...or place a few drops on a cotton ball
and gently inhale. |