| Aromatherapy can help your body to function more | | | | 3. Steaming and inhalation - Steaming with essential |
| efficiently, and alleviate the effects of stress and | | | | oils can be used to deep cleanse and moisten the |
| tension in a number of different ways. | | | | face, helping to maintain a healthy, supple skin. The |
| Aromatherapy is an alternative therapy that uses the | | | | oils can also be inhaled from a handkerchief or tissue; |
| healing essences of plants, shrubs and trees to | | | | very useful for carrying around to relieve a cold or |
| restore the body and mind to a healthy and balanced | | | | headache. You can also try a few drops on your |
| state. Regular use of aromatherapy is a gentle and | | | | pillow to allow you a decent night sleep. |
| effective way of maintaining good health. You can | | | | 4. Compresses - Aromatherapy compresses can be |
| help your body to function more efficiently, and | | | | helpful in the treatment of bruises, irritated skin |
| alleviate the effects of stress and tension, by using | | | | conditions, muscular aches and pains. Usually you |
| aromatherapy in a number of different ways. | | | | would soak the compress in approximately 300 ml of |
| 1. Massage - This is the most relaxing and therapeutic | | | | water to which 10 drops of essential oil have been |
| way of using aromatherapy at home. Essential oils | | | | added. Occasionally neat oil on a small compress can |
| are blended and then worked into the body using | | | | be very effective, especially for abscesses and |
| massage techniques that stimulate the whole system | | | | bruises. |
| while improving the circulation and relaxing the | | | | 5. Surround yourself with scent - Essential oil burners |
| nervous system. | | | | allow you to perfume a room and improve your |
| 2. Bathing - An aromatherapy bath is also a pleasant | | | | wellbeing at the same time. Depending on the oil you |
| way to round off a tiring, stressful day. When | | | | choose you can create a warm, relaxing atmosphere |
| essential oils are added to water they stimulate the | | | | or a refreshing, zesty, uplifting one. |
| skin and have a muscle relaxing effect. Aromatherapy | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| baths are extremely beneficial in nervous tension, | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| headache, fatigue, cold and flu, menstrual pains, | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| muscular aches and pains. | | | | before embarking on any health program. |