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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy treatments use various essential oils to soothe,calm and heal the mind and body. Essential oils are gathered from the "pure" parts of plants like the leaves and the bark, and they are very concentrated. When these oils are used correctly, they have been found to provide both physical and psychological benefits. Essential oils are very different from Perfume Oils, which have no therapeutic benefit. Additionally, essential oils are not actually "oily" at all; rather, they are clear or very slightly tinted yellow or amber.

Aromatherapy treatments involve either the inhalation of these oils or their application into the skin. Inhalation of essential oils triggers a reaction in the brain, and when they are drawn into the lungs, they can have valuable physical benefits as well. Oils that are applied to the skin are believed to be absorbed into the bloodstream, and have been said to improve a variety of health, beauty and hygiene conditions. However, because Essential oils are so concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin without first being diluted. "Carrier oils" (pure vegetable oils) are used to dilute the Essential oils so that they may be safely absorbed into the body.

Aromatherapy Products and Therapies

Essential Oil Blends provide particularly pleasing aromas and may be customized to achieve a desired effect or therapeutic action. It is believed that when oils are properly combined, their effects are far greater than the effect of each oil working on its own.

Raindrop Therapy is a form of Aromatherapy designed to bring the body back into balance by re-aligning energy centers and releasing energy blockages. Drops of Essential Oil fall onto the back like rain. As each new oil is applied, it is smoothed and massaged into the back and over the nerves.

Aromatherapy Wraps envelop you in a blanket of special herbs and oils. By breathing deeply, you help free your body of toxins, soothe your soul, and detoxify your body.

Aromatherapy candles, body lotions, and other products are often used to help soothe the body and spirit.

Note: Aromatherapy is not meant to replace standard medical care, but rather to complement it. Aromatherapy is intended to offer an alternative to taking prescription or over-the-counter chemical drugs.