Aromatherapy, The Secret to a New You

By: Jill Kane

In the fast-paced, tension-ridden world of today, people are in search of options to relieve stress. More and more people are attracted to aromatherapy, which as the name suggests, makes use of our sense of smell to revive flagging spirits, free us from the pressures of day-to-day life and generally stimulate the systems of our bodies to function more efficiently.

The human nose can recognize about 10,000 different smells. The principle of aromatherapy works like this. When we breathe in the scents around us, the olfactory nerves in the nostrils carry the aroma to the brain, specifically the limbic system, which monitors our moods, memories and our ability to absorb what we learn.

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Guide to the Use of Aromatherapy Essential Oils

By: Toby Russell

Learning about aromatherapy essential oils is an important part of getting the greatest benefit from aromatherapy.

First, it is important to learn how to find quality aromatherapy essential oils. With the growing popularity of aromatherapy today there are a number of vendors offering aromatherapy essential oils through stores, websites and mail order.

It is important to be aware; however, that while essential oils are now quite readily available, not all of the oils you will find for sale are quality.

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Aromatherapy Essential Oils - Methods of Extraction of Aromatic Essential Oils

By: Michael Douglas

There are several methods of obtaining aromatic substances from plant material, most of which are described below. But strictly speaking, essential oils are only those obtained by distillation or expression.

Distillation

Distillation is the most widely used and the most economical method of extracting essential oils. There is a great deal of skill involved in the process of distillation in the if the precious essential oil is not to be lost or changed in its composition.

Some plants are distilled immediately after harvesting, whereas others may be left for a few days or even dried prior to extraction.

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Aromatherapy Massage Tips

By: Toby Russell

An aromatherapy massage is a great way to relieve stress and show someone how much you care about them. In order to ensure an aromatherapy massage provides physical and emotional benefits without causing potential injury; however, it is important to follow safety guidelines.

First, always keep in mind that the oils used in aromatherapy are flammable, so use care when using near open flame.

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The History of Aromatherapy

By: Toby Russell

Aromatherapy involves the use of plant oils to provide physical and psychological benefits. The actual term aromatherapy did not begin to be used until some time during the 20th century; however, the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefits has been around for quite some time.

In fact, the actual practice of aromatherapy dates back almost one thousand years.

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