Published by Konstantin Koss on 11 Aug 2008
Elevate your Mental Wellness with Aromatherapy
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Our senses play a very active role on our overall well being. For example, if you have a cold, you lose some of your sense of smell and taste. The role can be reversed as well; you can use your senses to make you feel better. One very good instance would be aromatherapy.
Basically, aromatherapy is an alternative practice to promote wellness using essential oils derived from plants that is able to stimulate our senses that can treat various illnesses or ailments. Aromatherapy has also been effectively used to combat stress because of its calming effects which in turn soothes the mind that can bring in a state of calmness and relaxation.
Some of the more common aromatherapy oils used come from sunflower, sweet almond, apricot, lavender, chamomile, grapeseed, orange, geranium, petitgrain, rose, marjoram, patchouli, and neroli. Each of them has their own areas for wellness specializing in its effects.
Aromatherapy products range from the massage oils, used in many spas, in candle forms, and some in oils that can be poured in drops on pillows and blankets to promote good sleep.
One of the best ways to use aromatherapy to promote wellness is by having a soothing massage using the essential oils. Many spas offer this type of service and I assure you, its time well spent. It’s very relaxing and soothing to the mind. Another would be using aromatherapy candles when you do meditation or Yoga.
Doing the latter at your own home would be very cost effective and a fantastic way to release stress and achieve peace of mind.
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Tags: Aromatherapy, Mental Wellness, Relaxation, Relaxation Technique, Wellness, Yoga
Jones on 13 Aug 2008 at 10:15 am #
I have always wondered, do you have to go t a spa to get one of those massages with essential oils? Can you just order the oils from somewhere on the net and have someone give you a massage, or is there more involved?
Jeanne on 27 Aug 2008 at 4:27 pm #
Konstantin,
My favorite aromatherapy oil is peppermint oil. It makes me more alert. Due to medications I take that can cause drowsiness, I have numerous “tricks” to ensure that I am alert when I drive a car. One of them is keeping peppermint aromatherapy oil in my car at all times. If I start to feel the slightest bit drowsy… I smell the peppermint oil, hold it in front of the air vent to disperse it throughout the car, apply it to my wrists (pulse points), etc. Between that, cracking the windows, cranking the music, and pulling over to stretch when needed, etc… I can be sure to be alert and safe when driving.
Jeanne
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Prue on 23 Nov 2008 at 10:42 pm #
Thanks for tips. I must try this out. Sounded very relaxing to me…
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Gita on 27 Dec 2008 at 12:46 am #
Aromas are all around us…the soothing ones form the basis of aromatherapy. I dont spas are reqd for aromatherapy, even scented candles, bath oils etc. having healing aromas work very well both on mind and body