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THE BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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There are many reasons why you should try aromatherapy. Aromatherapy has been around for\u00a0at least 6000 years.\u00a0Although it was not called Aromatherapy until the early 1900’s, Aromatic plants and essential oils were used in biblical times. (Remember the gifts brought to the new born.) Plant oils are mentioned several times in the Bible.<\/p>\n

Aromatherapy is derived from the two words: Aroma \u2013 meaning fragrance or smell and Therapy \u2013 meaning treatment.<\/p>\n

Aromatherapy has become more and more \u00a0popular of the past few years. \u00a0it uses plant oils also known as essential oils in the treatment or prevention of diseases. More and more, people are beginning to see that all natural treatments such as aromatherapy are safe and effective as well as a great supplement to modern medicinal practices.<\/p>\n

One of the most effortless, yet effective ways to relieve stress is by using aromatherapy. by exposing your senses to the strong smelling chemicals such as essential oils can positively affect your hormone production, brain chemistry, and stress levels.<\/p>\n

Everyone can benefit from the use of essential oils from babies to adults, even the family pet \u00a0– great for deodorizing and disinfecting (pine oils and lemon).<\/p>\n

If you have never tried aromatherapy before, You have to try it, you owe it to yourself to explore the amazing benefits of aromatherapy.<\/p>\n

A therapeutic massage combined with the use of the essential oils is one of the most popular aromatherapy practices today. \u00a0The essential oils often enhance the therapeutic and detoxifying properties of the massage as well to make the experience more relaxing and pleasurable.<\/p>\n

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CONTRAINDICATIONS OF AROMATHERAPY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Care should be taken when using any essential oils: you should really refer to an aromatherapy essential oil guide before using them.
\nTea tree and Lavender are the only two oils that can be applied neat.
\nON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ESSENTIAL OILS BE INGESTED (TAKEN ORALLY)
\nPREGNANCY<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Special care should be taken if the person who is using them or the recipient is pregnant.
\nOils to be avoided in pregnancy include:
\nANISEED, ARMOISE (MUGWORT), ARNICA, BASIL, BIRCH, CAMPHOR, CEDARWOOD, CLARY SAGE, CYPRESS, FENNEL, HYSSOP, JASMINE, JUNIPER, MARJORAM, MYRRH, ORIGANUM, PENNYROYAL, PEPERMINT, ROSE, ROSEMARY, SAGE, THYME AND WINTERGREEN.<\/p>\n

The above oils have an emmenagogue property, that is they can induce menstrual flow, some of the oils are recommended for use during labour as they help to make contractions stronger and some of the oils are toxic for the mother and baby.
\nEPILEPSY<\/p>\n

Care needs also to be taken if the person using aromatherapy (essential oils) has epilepsy as some essential oils can bring on an epileptic fit. The oils, which should be avoided, are SAGE, FENNEL, HYSSOP, WORMWOOD and ROSEMARY.<\/p>\n

Introduction to aromatherapy certificate course<\/a>:<\/strong> if you would like to start a career as an aromtherapist then this course is essential. It will give you all the information you need on how to blend oils, make creams, massage and much more:<\/p>\n

course is in 3 parts with 9 complete lessons in total: More Details <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.
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This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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