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Image via Wikipedia Organic essential oils are the pure extracts of plants that offer the full scent and taste of the plant. Organic essential oils may be taken from the flower, leaf, seed, fruit, root or bark of a plant, depending on the plant variety. These concentrated oils are used for massage as well as [...] By Rebecca Noel We are well into summer now and swimsuit season is in full swing. One of the major concerns for practically every woman during swimsuit season is the dreaded C word…cellulite…that lumpy, dimpled, orange-peel texture that seems to target skin on thighs, bottom and backs of arms and is the shame and embarrassment of anyone [...] It seems that there is an appropriate aromatherapy scent for your every need. No matter if what you need is to alter your mood, achieve a sense of well-being or relieve minor health conditions, there is a corresponding scent to do the job well. The following are 5 of the most popular scents. Chamomile The flowers of [...] By Astrid Trikowsky Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils for improving or to maintain health and beauty. All ancient civilizations—Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, and Indian—have used aromatherapy for their physical and mental well-being. The term “Aromatherapy” can be misleading as it suggests that it is a form of healing that works exclusively through the sense of [...] By Ann Marier Aromatherapy is a scented form of soothing and relaxation treatments. All different types of essential oils are used to achieve different degrees of aromatherapy. Essential oils are naturally occurring volatile oils that are obtained by cold expression or steam distillation. The oil will have the characteristically familiar aroma from the plant part from which it [...] By Juliet Cohen Essential indicates that the oil carries distinctive scent of the plant. Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that can be harmful if not used carefully. Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation. Other processes include expression or solvent extraction. Essential oils should never be used undiluted on the skin. There are instances when experienced aromatherapy users [...] By Rebecca Noel Image by Daygo D. via Flickr In aromatherapy Lemon essential oil has an amazingly wide range of uses. The lemon conjures up images of freshness and cleanliness and sunshine and lemonade. Research by Jean Valnet, M.D., showed that vaporized Lemon essential oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, [...] By Ivan S. Pullicino B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc. Essential oils that have been adulterated can cause harmful side effects, or at best provide only minimal therapeutic benefit. Below are tips that can help you select a brand of pure, high quality essential oils: • Watch out for words such as “fragrance oil,” “nature identical oil,” or “perfume oil.” These [...] This video from Zen Living is a great introduction to essential oils and to how aromatherapy works. How Aromatherapy Works This fun and worthwhile video offers both good advice and a nice aromatherapy formula for stress relief. Aromatherapy tips for stress |
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