What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy
The term of Aromatherapy is defined as "the use of pure essential oils to influence or balance to change or modify, mind, body or spirit." Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils, the aromatic extracts of plants, for promoting health and well-being.
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists defines Aromatherapy as “the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of body, mind, and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological, and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process.”
Robert Tisserand gave the following definition – “Aromatherapy is a caring, hands-on therapy which seeks to induce relaxation, to increase energy, to reduce the effects of stress, and to restore lost balance to mind, body, and soul.”
The country that was first to perfect the art of aromatherapy was Egypt. However, Aromatherapy was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century.
Essential oils
The action of the essential oil on the body is holistic, combining both physical and mental aspects. Unlike most conventional medicines, essential oils work together with all parts of the body, to complement the natural healing and growth process, and to restore emotional and spiritual balance.
ESSENTIAL OILS APPLICATION:
Essential oils are a natural and safe method of maintaining health in body and spirit. They are flexible in their applications and pleasant to use. You can easily incorporate them into many of your daily activities.
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Inhaler
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Diffuser
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Body Butter
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Lip Balm
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Lotion
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Scrubs
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Bath Salts
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Soap
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Laundry
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Massage Oil
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Capsules (Clinical Aromatherapy)
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Suppository (Clinical Aromatherapy)
Conditions that may be helped by Aromatherapy...
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM & THE BRAIN
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Anxiety
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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Bells Palsy
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Depression
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Epilepsy
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Herpes Simplex I & II
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Headaches & Migraines
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Multiple sclerosis
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Neuralgia
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Parkinson Disease
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Shingles
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Sleep Disorders
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Stress
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Addison Disease
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Amenorrhea
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Cushing’s Syndrome
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Diabetes
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Dysmenorrhea
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Hypoglycemia
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Hypothyroidism
THE WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Pre-menopausal stage
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Menopause stage
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Post-menopause stage
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Insomnia
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Emotional Well-being
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Hot flashes & weight gain
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Loss of libido and Vaginal dryness
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Pregnancy
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Post-partum depression
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Common cold
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Asthma
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Acute Bronchitis
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Chronic Bronchitis
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Catarrh
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Emphysema
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Hay Fever
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Respiratory flu
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Sinuses
THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
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Acne
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Athlete’s foot
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Alopecia (patchy baldness)
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Burns
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Eczema
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Keloids
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Psoriasis
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Rosacea
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Stretch Marks
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Warts
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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Anemia
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Angina Pectoris
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Atherosclerosis
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Hemorrhoids
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Hypertension
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Hypotension
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Varicose Veins
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Phlebitis
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Palpitations
THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Cellulite
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Lymphedema
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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Fungal infections
THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
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Kyphosis
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Lordosis
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Scoliosis
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Arthritis
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Gout
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Osteo-Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
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Bursitis (Tennis Elbow)
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Carpal Tunnel
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Cramps
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Fibromyalgia
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Sciatica
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Sprain
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Tendinitis
THE URINARY TRACT
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Urinary tract infection
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Urethritis
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Cystitis
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Pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
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Kidney stones
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Flatulence
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Indigestion
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Irritable bowl syndrome (IBS)
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Nausea