Gee You Smell Teriffic!
When you use Aromatherapeutic essential oils, people always seem to comment on how great you smell, so you're getting compliments while at the same time safeguarding your health...especially during cold and flu season. Aromatherapy is a science as well as an art, but you don't have to be an aromatherapist to take advantage of the health benefits of essential oils.
An essential oil is a highly concentrated, chemically complex substance derived from the flowers, leaves, wood, fruit, seeds or roots of plants and is completely natural. Once oils are produced through one of a variety of ways, the molecules enter the bloodstream through capillaries in either the skin or lungs. No needles, pills or patches needed to receive the glory of these natural gifts...all you have to do is introduce them to the skin or breath them in.
Different oils have different properties and benefits. Some are antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial. These are of great benefit not only during cold and flu season but all year long, especially if you work in a school or hospital. I have a client who is a first grade teacher and she diffuses them into her classroom daily to protect her and her students from viruses and airborne germs. In addition to the physical benefits of oils is their lovely influence on the emotions. Some essential oils have mood elevating abilities, can act as natural sedatives, and aphrodisiacs. Sounds amazing right? That's because they are!
Aromatherapy oils, though user friendly, should be used with care and caution, though you should also have fun and get creative with them. Essential oils are alive and active and have a vibration of their own ...part of the reason they rock!
There are many ways to utilize oils for general health, beauty, and first aid. Since I'm not writing a book and just a short blog, I will list below some books, oils, techniques and companies I recommend you acquaint yourself with. Have fun with it and love that life of yours.Books I like: The Art of Aromatherapy by Robert Tisserand Aromatherapy-An A-Z by Patricia Davis
Essential Oil Companies I like: Green Valley Aromatherapy (Great oils, small company, great prices) Young Living (Unique blends, great quality) Aura Cacia (Health food grocers usually carry this brand. Is good if you can't order online for better prices)
Three Oils I am Never Without: Lavender- Can put directly on the skin without diluting in an oil. A great base and is an antidepressant, antitoxic, and a natural perfume and deodorant. Orange-Antiseptic, digestive, sedative and aphrodisiac. Is photosensitive, so should not be put on skin that will be exposed to bright sun. TeaTree-A strong antiseptic,anti-inflammatory and antibacterial oil. A medicine cabinet must have.
My Favorite Techniques to Reap Oil Benefits: Diffusing oil into the air with either an electric or candle diffuser. Candle diffusers must be watched as the oil dissolves quickly. Diluted in almond oil and put in the bath or used for a full body massage oil. 10 drops of Lavender put into a 4oz spray bottle filled with witch hazel and used to tone my skin. Love love love it!
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