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Aromatherapy And Kids

  • Posted on September 30, 2006 at 12:48 pm

Aromatherapy is a new approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils. Oils in aromatherapy have soothing effect on the body, mind and soul.

A gentle hug, smile or a kiss are forms of connection, bonding between the parent and the child. A loving nurturing touch of massage on the feet, arms, hands, back, abdomen and legs is therapeutic for both the child and parent, usually the mother. Babies at six weeks of age can recognize their mother’s scent, hence making them extremely sensitive to any kind of fragrance, pleasant or unpleasant. Fragrant essential oils used during the upbringing of your child supports your little one’s health, happiness and well being.

Essential oils have distinct composition determining the fragrance, colour, and effect on our body. Before you introduce your child to the aromatic world of fragrances, seek advice from your GP or qualified aroma therapist. If possible, carry out detailed research your self on the oil you plan to use on your infant or child.

Listed below are few commonly used essential oils that are used for kids.

- Lavender oil is excellent home remedy for headaches, earaches and even insect bites. – Geranium and rose oils act as a good skin softener, toner and natural astringent. – Chamomile and peppermint oils prevent hair loss. – Lavender, lemon and curry leaf oils provide relief from dandruff. – For any bruises and burns, use tea tree and lavender oils. – Black pepper oil is good for constipation. – Cedar wood, eucalyptus and tea tree oils alleviate coughs. – Ginger, lavender and thyme oil works wonders on sore throats. – Lavender and roman chamomile oil blend allows for restful sleep at night. – Lemon and grapefruit oils added to a tub of warm water for a bath refreshes the kid.

A word of caution for any parents planning on using aromatherapy oils on their children. Please exercise caution while using essential oils. Its best to stick to mild oils and less is best. Since essential oils are highly concentrated, make sure that they are properly diluted with water or carrier oils. Improper dilution can result in skin irritation for your little ones. Don’t let your children be alone while using essential oils.

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Kevin Pederson is the Webmaster for Aromatherapies.net, an Online guide to Aromatherapy alternative medicine, essential oils, recipes, synergies, blends, oil profiles and products.

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Aromatherapy – a world of fragrance

  • Posted on September 24, 2006 at 12:48 pm

Aromatherapy – a world of fragrance.

The ancient Egyptians used aromatherapy thousands of years ago. Aromatherapy, a word that derives from ‘aroma’ meaning fragrance or smell and ‘therapy’ meaning treatment is based on an ancient principle that the spirit and the body should be in harmony. Hippocrates claimed that the secret to good health was to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage each day.

Aromatherapy, the healing art of using essential oils extracted from aromatic plants for therapeutic purposes is enjoying a modern-day revival. Extracted from fruit, flowers and tress, blends of these essentials oils can be incorporated for their healing properties and create a particular aroma.

Each essential oil used in Aromatherapy can be used either alone or in combination with other oils to promote health and a sense of emotional well-being. A full Aromatherapy treatment combines the beneficial properties of essential oils with a warm relaxing massage

While essential oils are considered to be safe to use, they are very powerful, highly concentrated substances which should be treated with a great deal of respect.

Some of the most common essential oils and their effects:

Chamomile: Soothing and harmonizing
Clove: Warming
Fennel: Clearing
Eucalyptus: Balancing and stimulating
Grapefruit: Refreshing
Jasmine: Soothing
Lavender: Calming and healing
Lemon: Cleansing and stimulating
Orange: Calming and energizing

Before beginning any Aromatherapy treatment, it is important to understand how each essential oil works. Do not use any oil that you are not familiar with. Certain oils should be used during pregnancy or when brest feeding. Always consult a professional for advice on which Aromatherapy treatment best suits your needs.

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Canadian health and wellness spas offer a wide range of great spa experiences. For more information on Aromatherapy contact the spa team by email: spas@spasincanada.ca

Angie Kocsi is co-founder of Spas in Canada. After many years enjoying the great spas in Europe and drawing upon her knowledge of the corporate world and a successful career in Public Relations and International Marketing www.spasincanada.ca was created.
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Aromatherapy’s Origins and How it can Benefit You

  • Posted on September 18, 2006 at 12:48 pm

The origins and benefits of aromatherapy

Aromatherapy first got its name in the 1920′s by a French chemist named Rene Maurice Gattefosse. He said it involved using essential oils from plants, flowers, and roots among other things to promote healing.

There are now many different versions of aromatherapy and one must be careful in selecting which products to use and which to avoid. True aromatherapy involves natural items like bark and leaves that have theraputic effects on the body. However, there are some products around that use synthetic scents for aromatherapy. These candles or incense may smell like the true ingredients of true aromatherapy, but they are not. In fact, they can even damage the body by releasing toxins into the air as they burn. Many candles are even petroleum based which can also release toxins into the air. The best type of incence to buy is the kind that burns using soybean wax. This type burns clean and can heal the body.

There are many different schools of thought involving aromatherapy. Some believe it can heal everything from a headache to athletes foot. Others view it simply as a way to calm their nerves. Still other call cooking with herbs part of aromatherapy. No matter how you officially define aromatherapy, however, there are a large number of testimonials giving credit to the healing properties of some of the herbs involved with insence.

Lavender can used for relaxing and can bring a sense of peacefulness to the room. Sandalwood can help ease stress and anxiety. There are many different types of flowers, plants, berries, roots, and seeds that can be combined to have an excellent effect on the senses. Different combinations can create smells and aromas that trigger the memory to a happy event or occasion or just create a relaxing mood for all to enjoy. Those that struggle with restlessness and stress could really benefit from burning the pure oils to calm their nerves.

Anybody can add incence and candles to their room easily and it can be a great way to heal the body and relieve stress.

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Jake Randal also maintains AllGifts4You for the best selection of gifts on the Internet, including incense. Deals-For-Kids has the best selection of toys and comics anywhere.

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How To Use Aromatherapy Candles

  • Posted on September 12, 2006 at 12:48 pm

The first thing you want to do is be sure that you have true aromatherapy candles. Scented candles are not aromatherapy candles. Make sure they contain pure essential oils.

There are many different types of aromatherapy candles to help treat a variety of conditions. For instance if you are wanting something that will invigorate you because you are tired from work or dealing with the kids, take a break and light an aromatherapy candle for energy containing oils such as peppermint, spearmint, basil, and eucalyptus. Some other good energy oils are cedar, rosemary, cinnamon, and vanilla.

If you need to relax because you are all revved up from work or you have trouble relaxing to go to sleep you will want to burn a relaxing aromatherapy candle containing oils like lavender, chamomile, geranium and rose. To help you increase concentration, use aromatherapy candles with lemon, orange, grapefruit, lemongrass, and bergamot oils to help block out distractions and help your creativity.

Aromatherapy candles can do a lot for creating atmosphere as well. If you want to have a quiet romantic evening at home with someone special and you have already gone out of your way to make everything else right, aromatherapy candles can offer that finishing touch. After you have cooked up a fabulous gourmet dinner and have set the table with fine china and crystal topped off with a vase of fresh cut flowers, light an aromatherapy candle that creates sensuality with oils like vanilla, neroli, rose, clary sage, sandalwood.

Always keep in mind that if you are burning multiple candles, only group those of the same type. Don’t light relaxing and invigorating candles at the same time, they will compete with each other and the loser will be you. Remember, aromatherapy candles aren’t just for company and special occasions; you can use them everyday to increase your own quality of life. Aromatherapy candles can go a long way to giving you pleasure with very little exertion on your part.

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Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida. Get your aromatherapy candles online at http://www.aromatherapycandlesplus.com

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What is Aromatherapy?

  • Posted on September 6, 2006 at 12:48 pm

What is Aromatherapy? It is the practice of using volatile plant oils (and essential oils) for physical and psychological well-being.

Before I get started take note that fragrance oils (fragrances) are not essential oils. This is because they contain unnatural chemicals and do not provide therapeutic benefits like essential oils.

Essential oils are the pure “essence” of a plant and when used properly will provide both psychological and physical benefits. There are many essential oils. Absolutes, CO2s and hydrosols are also commonly utilized in aromatherapy. CO2s and absolutes are often defined as part of the term “essential oil”.

Essential oils are very powerful and concentrated and should never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form. When applied to the skin essential oils are believed to be absorbed into the bloodstream. The components of the various oils are believed to aid in a variety of physical conditions including: health, hygiene, mental and beauty. To apply essential oils to the skin carrier oils (pure vegetable oils) are used to dilute the essential oils and carry them to the skin. Examples of carrier oils include (but are not limited to): apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil.

Inhaling essential oils is believed to offer both physical and psychological benefits. The aroma of a natural essential oil stimulate’s the brain to trigger a reaction. The naturally occurring chemicals in essential oil are drawn into the lungs and can supply a physical benefit, as well. Be careful. It is easy to use essential oils in a dangerous way.

Oils can be blended together to provide a specific therapeutic action, or pleasing aroma. Synergistically blending oils in proper proportions is considered to have a further reaching effect than that of each oil working alone. This is what the art of essential oil blends is all about.

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I am a full time webmaster living in the United States. When I am not working then reading or eating is occupying my time. I spend most of my time working on Big Blog Directory and my Online store.

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