Aromatherapy

When you bring Aromatherapy and essential oils into your life, the long term health benefits are uncountable. With the regular use of essential oils you will be boosting your immune system and will be less susceptible to the cold and flu virus. On the physical side, with a reduction of stress levels, you will have less muscular tension and aches and pains, and your skin will be cleaner and healthier. On the emotional level you will feel balanced and in harmony with yourself.

As the fragrant molecules of essential oils drift up our noses, they are registered in the part of the brain where emotions and memories are stored and formed, causing us to feel immediately relaxed or alert, or stimulating a memory from our childhood or the past, depending on the blend of oils chosen.

How does aromatherapy work?

The essential oils travel via the blood and lymph systems around the body, carrying waste products and toxins with them and thereby improving cell oxygenation and regulating the function of all organs.

How to use essential oils?

Vaporization
Lightens and brightens a room
Purifies the air against infectious bacteria
Insect repellent

Fill your burner with warm water and add 4-8 drops of essential oil

Bath
The bath is a perfect place to enjoy the sensual pleasures of Aromatherapy oils.

Relieves muscular aches and pains
Assists restful sleep
Aids skin problems
For sheer pleasure!

Run the bath first, then after turning the taps off add 5-8 drops of essential oil
Ensure you agitate the water to disperse the oils before entering the bath
Recommended bath time blends:
For passion: ylang-ylang, geranium & sandalwood
For detoxifying: ginger, rosemary & juniper berry

Inhalation:
Relieve symptoms of cold, flu, sinusitis, coughs, and other respiratory complaints

In a bowl, of near boiling water add 2-5 drops of essential oil
Drape a towel over your head and bowl to trap the aromatic steam
Inhale the vapors for between 5-10 minutes

This can be done 2-3 times per day if needed
Caution: steam inhalations should be avoided if a person suffers from asthma

Massage:
Safest, quickest and most effective way to receive the healing properties of essential oils

For babies and children 0-5yrs use 1% solution i.e. 2 drops of essential oil into 10ml carrier oil
Children & adults above 5 yrs use 2,5% solution i.e. 5 drops of essential oil into 10ml carrier oil

Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy and should never be replaced by any medical treatment.