Aromatherapy is the use of the fragrant parts of certain plants to improve your health and general well being. Aside from being out right pleasant and enjoyable, studies from places as prestigious as the Mayo clinic have shown that aromatherapy may have health benefits, including relief from stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. Think about it - don’t we all feel a little better when we smell spices in the kitchen or a bouquet of flowers? Well, aromatherapy can be that simple! And although it has become more popular in recent years, the practice of aromatherapy goes back thousands of years.
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are usually extracted from various parts of plants and then distilled. Plants like lavender, oranges, lemon and rosemary all produce essential oils which can be inhaled or applied to the skin through massage, lotions or bath salts. Aromatherapy is thought to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the part of the brain that controls emotions.
Aromatherapy is believed by many to have multiple benefits. Inhaling the appropriate fragrance can soothe your soul or give you more energy. The practice is very versatile - it can be used in many different ways to treat a wide range of physical and emotional problems. And aromatherapy is so easy to use! After all, who wouldn't welcome a prescription to bathe with scented oils or to receive an aromatic massage, right?
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are usually extracted from various parts of plants and then distilled. Plants like lavender, oranges, lemon and rosemary all produce essential oils which can be inhaled or applied to the skin through massage, lotions or bath salts. Aromatherapy is thought to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the part of the brain that controls emotions.
Aromatherapy is believed by many to have multiple benefits. Inhaling the appropriate fragrance can soothe your soul or give you more energy. The practice is very versatile - it can be used in many different ways to treat a wide range of physical and emotional problems. And aromatherapy is so easy to use! After all, who wouldn't welcome a prescription to bathe with scented oils or to receive an aromatic massage, right?
