| Aromatherapy in the bath has become a standard | | | | has an influence on us. Alternative practitioners have |
| routine for many people. In this age that promotes | | | | long touted the connection between our mental |
| getting more done in less time, leisurely baths have | | | | state and our physical state. Even traditional doctors |
| become indulgences for many. A long soak in a hot | | | | are admitting that stress can cause physical illnesses. |
| bath with scented bubbles has come to symbolize a | | | | Because of these findings, many people are seeking |
| luxury. | | | | more holistic practices of treating the body and the |
| Too many of us find ourselves stressed and | | | | mind for optimal health. |
| overworked in our lives. Women especially find | | | | So is the increasing popularity of aromatherapy in the |
| ourselves trying to take care of our husbands, our | | | | bath is a result of advertising genius or growing |
| children, and our jobs before finding ways to take | | | | alternative medicine practices or the pressing need |
| care of ourselves. Sometimes a bath is the only time | | | | for de-stressing our hectic lives? Nobody knows for |
| we take any time for ourselves in the course of the | | | | sure and perhaps they are all factors. Whatever the |
| day. | | | | reason, adding fragrances to your bath routine is a |
| Bath time gives us freedom from the hustle and | | | | easy way to relax and recharge your emotional |
| bustle of our daily lives and the private time we all | | | | batteries. |
| need to regenerate. Aromatherapy gives us a chance | | | | Unless you have a specific therapeutic reason, most |
| to turn that peaceful bath into a wonderfully relaxing | | | | aromatherapy experts recommend avoiding |
| and pampering time to nourish our souls while we | | | | extremes in water temperature when preparing your |
| clean our bodies. Science has shown that scents | | | | bath. You should keep in mind the form of scent you |
| affect our moods so it is only natural to include | | | | are using and be aware of any common reactions. |
| aromatherapy into our baths. | | | | For example, some essential oils used in |
| Everywhere you look you will see advertising | | | | aromatherapy can cause a rash when directly applied |
| promoting aromatherapy products. We're shown ads | | | | to the skin but are fine when the oil is diffused in a |
| with actresses taking a deep breath while sinking | | | | tub full of water. |
| beneath a cloud of bubbles. We see candles burning | | | | One popular combination of scents for a relaxing bath |
| and watch the cares of the day disappear from their | | | | is lavender and chamomile. Other scents can be used |
| faces as they relax in the steamy water. We can tell | | | | either singly or in a wide variety of combinations for |
| ourselves that it is all an act but the constant barrage | | | | varying effects. There are many books available on |
| of these images do have a subconscious affect on | | | | aromatherapy at your local library or bookstore for |
| us. | | | | more details. You can also find more information by |
| The growing popularity of alternative health care also | | | | searching online for aromatherapy. |