Aromatherapy
Can Perfume Be Used As Aromatherapy?
November 20, 2011 | 
Author Aromatherapy is used by many as a medicine to alter one’s mood. People usually use aromatherapy to induce a calm and tranquil state of mind. The most popular uses of aromatherapy are usually candles, oils and bath salts. But have you ever wondered if you can use perfume for the same effect? Perfume can also be used to create a mood, whether it is tranquility, alertness or allure.
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Lavender Essential Oil: The Top Ten List of Healing Uses
I’ve waited long enough! If David Letterman isn’t going to do a Top Ten List of healing uses for lavender essential oil, then I suppose it’s up to me. But first, a few quick things to know before use.
The genus Lavandula comes from the Latin word lavare meaning “to wash,” and L. angustifolia, known as true or common lavender, is the species used medicinally. Lavender essential oil is steam-distilled from fresh flowers and is mainly produced in Bulgaria and France. Be sure to use a reputable supplier when purchasing lavender essential oil as it is one of the most commonly adulterated essential oils. A genuine and authentic essential oil should always list the botanical name, the part of the plant used, the country of origin and the method of extraction. The synthetic scent of lavender from fragrance oil is not the same as a pure essential oil – there are no health benefits from synthetic fragrance oils!
Tips for Using Aromatherapy for Natural Stress Relief
Among the many natural stress remedies I recommend, aromatherapy has got to be one of the easiest and most pleasant to use. It’s all about using essential oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots and other plant parts for improved mental and physical health. These essential oils can be absorbed through the skin although I suggest inhaling their aromas to promote quick mood enhancement and natural stress relief.
Many studies have shown that aromatherapy may bring relief to those suffering from stress. Let me explain how in simple laymen terms. When you inhale essential oils, their scent links directly with the limbic system in the brain through the olfactory nerve. This triggers the production and release of neurotransmitters that relax the central nervous system and reduce stress.
Simple Sensory Activities
This article has been designed to assist carer’s & care teams in finding simple ways of introducing sensory experiences into the daily lives of the people they care for within our communities.
The most recognized sensory systems are those for sight, sounds, touch, tastes and smell.
Our sensory system requires regular stimulation to enable it to function at its best. If our sensory system has problems, it is essential to find new ways of stimulating our sensory system.
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Aromatherapy – How Do I Use It And What Is It For?
Did you know that it only takes four minutes for Essential Oils to start taking effect on your body? Whether through inhalation, skin absorption or direct skin application, there are many ways that you can reap the therapeutic benefits of oils day or night. It is important not to underestimate the intensity of aromatherapy oils and the therapeutic benefits that they offer. There are a couple of things you need to know about pure essential oils. You should never apply them directly onto the skin, they are potent and can trigger an allergic reaction or a serious rash. It is advisable not to use direct heat, products/units that do not involve direct heat i.e Diffusers, are recommended. I say ‘diffusing’ rather than heating because of the effect heating has on aromatherapy oils. Any heat administered directly onto essential oils actually breaks down the components of the oils. This results in losing some of the important therapeutic components of the essential oils. What does this mean? You don’t get the full BENEFIT of the oils because they are not dispersed in their purest form.
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