Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an ancient massage and therapy school that involves the use of essential oils, and other volatile oils, in order to enhance your physical health and mental well-being. These essential oils can either be inhaled or used topically by being massaged into the skin; however, these oils should never be taken orally without specific instructions by your therapist.
Essential oils are extracts taken from plant leaves, seeds, or roots, each containing its own unique blend of beneficial compounds and ingredients. These oils have a variety of uses, depending on their chemical makeup, and have been used to treat conditions as wide-ranging as bacterial and fungal infections, inflammation and swelling, anxiety and depression, …show more content…
He began to investigate healing properties of essential oils, as well as their historical use in World War I, where they were used to treat gangrene and trench foot, infections, and burns.
Benefits
Anxiety & Depression
One of the most significant benefits associated with the use of plant oils is the ability to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Rosemary oil has been shown to help improve mood markers and enhance feelings of happiness in patients suffering from chronic depression. In addition, Rosemary has been found to reduce the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone associated with systemic inflammation, in patients.
Insomnia
Patients who suffer from insomnia are often prescribed powerful and potential addictive sleep drugs in order to get a decent night’s sleep. However, these drugs can interfere with normal sleep patterns and have been demonstrated to create dependence in patients suffering from severe insomnia. However, studies have shown that the use of essential oils such as lavender before bedtime can increase sleepiness and allow patients with severe insomnia to get to sleep quickly without the need for prescription
Aromatherapy is an ancient massage and therapy school that involves the use of essential oils, and other volatile oils, in order to enhance your physical health and mental well-being. These essential oils can either be inhaled or used topically by being massaged into the skin; however, these oils should never be taken orally without specific instructions by your therapist.
Essential oils are extracts taken from plant leaves, seeds, or roots, each containing its own unique blend of beneficial compounds and ingredients. These oils have a variety of uses, depending on their chemical makeup, and have been used to treat conditions as wide-ranging as bacterial and fungal infections, inflammation and swelling, anxiety and depression, …show more content…
He began to investigate healing properties of essential oils, as well as their historical use in World War I, where they were used to treat gangrene and trench foot, infections, and burns.
Benefits
Anxiety & Depression
One of the most significant benefits associated with the use of plant oils is the ability to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Rosemary oil has been shown to help improve mood markers and enhance feelings of happiness in patients suffering from chronic depression. In addition, Rosemary has been found to reduce the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone associated with systemic inflammation, in patients.
Insomnia
Patients who suffer from insomnia are often prescribed powerful and potential addictive sleep drugs in order to get a decent night’s sleep. However, these drugs can interfere with normal sleep patterns and have been demonstrated to create dependence in patients suffering from severe insomnia. However, studies have shown that the use of essential oils such as lavender before bedtime can increase sleepiness and allow patients with severe insomnia to get to sleep quickly without the need for prescription