Archive for April, 2011
Return of the Old School ? How Aromatherapy Products Took Over the World
Back in the 1990s, the UK experienced a very quiet cultural revolution. To all intents and purposes started by a then-famous high street chain, the revolution spread an awareness of “alternative” products to every home in Britain. Where once people wouldn’t dream of self medicating, or trying to treat their various stresses and strains by any other means than a visit to the doctor, suddenly they were presented with the idea that aromatherapy products, health supplements and the like could significantly improve their quality of life. No pills, no prescriptions, just better living.
20 years on, the nation has embraced aromatherapy and holistic living to such an extent that it’s difficult to remember that they were once seen as deeply suspicious. In large part, of course, it was the medical profession that was responsible for that suspicion – and why blame it? In the eyes of the doctors, aromatherapy and its “alternative” cousins were simply hocus-pocus, unfounded and unproven ways of treating nebulous ailments like stress and anxiety. They damned aromatherapy products not so much with faint praise as with utter blankness, almost refusing to acknowledge their existence.
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Benefits Of Using Pure Essential Oils
Using Pure Essential Oils And Its Benefits
Essential oils are the pure “essence” of a plant and when used properly can provide both psychological and physical benefits.
Essential oils are concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, or flowers of plants. Each contains its own mix of active ingredients, and this mix determines what the oil is used for. There are other essential oils which are used for physical healing, like treatment of swelling and fungal infections. Others are used for their emotional value — they may enhance relaxation or make a room smell pleasant. Orange blossom oil, for example, contains a large amount of an active ingredient that is thought to be calming.
Several clinical studies suggest that when aromatherapy essential oils (particularly rose, lavender, and frankincense) were used by qualified midwives, pregnant women felt less anxiety and fear, had a stronger sense of well-being, and had less need for pain medications during delivery. A lot of women have also reported that peppermint oil relieves nausea and vomiting during labor
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