Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy,
also referred to as Essential Oil therapy, can be defined 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. (Definition courtesy of NAHA, National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy)
Aromatherapy uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of supporting a person's mind, mood, cognitive function and general health. The sense of smell is the only one of the five senses directly linked to the limbic system of the brain, the emotional control center (subconscious). When smells are experienced, we react first and think later.
The limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance. Inhalation of essential oils can help combat stress, and emotional trauma.
Essential oils have been used widely in France, Britain and Germany for many years. Many hospitals are beginning to incorporate the use of essential oils for their patients.
When applied topically, they can travel throughout the body in a matter of minutes, and can affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes.
As we begin to understand the power of essential oils in the realm of personal care, we will appreciate the necessity for obtaining the purest essential oils possible. No matter how costly pure essential oils may be, there can be no substitutes.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease.
Aromatherapy uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of supporting a person's mind, mood, cognitive function and general health. The sense of smell is the only one of the five senses directly linked to the limbic system of the brain, the emotional control center (subconscious). When smells are experienced, we react first and think later.
The limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance. Inhalation of essential oils can help combat stress, and emotional trauma.
Essential oils have been used widely in France, Britain and Germany for many years. Many hospitals are beginning to incorporate the use of essential oils for their patients.
When applied topically, they can travel throughout the body in a matter of minutes, and can affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes.
As we begin to understand the power of essential oils in the realm of personal care, we will appreciate the necessity for obtaining the purest essential oils possible. No matter how costly pure essential oils may be, there can be no substitutes.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease.