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Getting Started With Aromatherapy - Easy Ways To Enjoy Essential Oils

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Getting Started with Aromatherapy

Beginning 'bona fide' aromatherapy, beyond burning a scented candle or soaking with a pleasing pre-packaged bath salt blend, can be a little daunting to many people. All those little bottles of pricey liquids, electric contraptions, and fancy-sounding blends - how does one actually use essential oils to improve their health, happiness and well-being? It's easier than one might think - getting started can open a whole new world of fun and effective natura... (Read All)

The Politics Of Massage: Alternative Treatment Or Mainstream Therapy?

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I tend to view massage therapy independently of broader categories of therapy, healing or other restorative practices or systems. I am inclined to do this because I am cautious about allowing massage to be classified as a traditional therapy versus an alternative therapy.

There are many practitioners who cringe when they see massage therapy lumped in with ?alternative? practices such as acupuncture, chiropractic or naturopathic health. To some these smack of quackery, fakery or, in some ... (Read All)

Aromatherapy Basics - Inhalation, Injestion And Massage

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Getting started with aromatherapy? Here's a little primer for the beginning to intermediate student of this practice, with some important notes about essential oil safety - There are three traditional methods of using essential oils for 'aromatherapy', which have been termed the English, French and German models.

The English model consists of what is now termed 'aromatherapy massage' - involving the dilution of essential oils in 'carrier' or 'base' oils and application topically to the s... (Read All)

Portable Massage Tables And Massage Therapy

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Portable massage tables are the very important tools. Massage therapy is a hands-on management of the soft tissue and joints of the body and using a portable massage table can make giving and receiving a massage that a lot easier.

A portable massage table has pairs of legs at each end, and two pairs of recessed centre legs. This system offers the advantage of carrying safe working loads of up to 300kg without any visible degree of table flex or torque so that the masseur?s effort goes in... (Read All)

Carrier Oils In Aromatherapy

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Essential oils in aromatherapy are highly concentrated and potent. Essential oils have adverse effect on skin if used undiluted. Though there are some essential oil exceptions that can be used directly on the skin. It is ideal to dilute essential oils with carrier oils.

Carrier oils are of a vegetable origin possessing highly therapeutic properties. Extracted from nuts and seeds by cold pressing as this process does not destroy the essential fatty acids & vitamins content.

Ca... (Read All)

Aromatherapy - Using Essential Oils For Good Health

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Even before the term alternative medicine was formally used, aromatherapy was already being practiced 5000 years ago by Egyptians. At that time, oil was extracted from aromatic plants through infusion and used for embalming, cosmetics and medicinal purposes. This knowledge was passed on to the Greeks and served as the basis for more discoveries, including the relaxing and stimulating effects of the fragrance of some flowers. Going back further, ancient man's dependence on the environment for all... (Read All)

Potpourri With Herbs And Essential Oils

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Potpourri is defined as mixture of dried flower, herbs, leaves, roots, barks and spices providing fragrance. Placed either in decorative wooden bowl, tied in small bags made from sheer fabric or specially designed pot pourri vase, a potpourri can last long if blended correctly. The word potpourri comes from the French meaning "rotten pot".

Its uses are many. You can use it to perfume the air, keep it in closets or drawers, make room decorations with attractive baskets or bowls or make pe... (Read All)

Women Who Changed The World: Shake Up Your Beliefs

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

When Oprah Winfrey decided to take responsibility for her life she never looked back. She moved ahead. What two new decisions could you make to move you ahead? She exhibited a tremendous change in her thoughts years ago when she decided, never again. Never again will I settle for less than I can be.

Stop right now and think of a moment of ecstasy. Something that gives you ecstasy. Make the picture bigger and brighter. Make the sounds clearer and louder. Now, make the feelings more int... (Read All)

Massage Therapy: Beyond Touch

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Massage therapy is a type of therapy that incorporates the use of massage in helping to heal the body in one form or another. In many cases, the simple applying of pressure to certain areas of the body will relieve aching muscles and help the individual to relax. It can help to minimize stress as well as to improve the overall health in many areas of the body. This type of therapy is one that is enjoyable and can be a treat for a person or can be part of their normal exercise regime.

In ... (Read All)

What Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Our hormones maintain the chemical balance in the body. The menstrual cycle in women triggers the production of some important hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. When the ovaries stop functioning, whether due to age (menopause) or due to surgical removal, there is a cessation in the production of these vital hormones. Accompanying physiological changes include osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, insomnia, irregular periods, loss of libido, and possibly cancer. In wome... (Read All)

Massage Your Head The Indian Way

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Massage, a revered form of healing is in practice since decades. Touch which is a vitally important to human well being takes the form of skilled and sensitive massage. Beside relaxing and revitalizing an ailing or tired body, it communicates warmth, reassurance and a sense of self worth. Massage is an ideal way to ease anxiety, worries and soothe tight muscles resulting from tension and stress. There are many kinds, variations, styles and sequences of massage, influenced by local traditions, us... (Read All)

Apricot Kernel Oil

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

World over people use massage therapy to help promote healthy skin, nourish and strengthen the body, relieve stress, reduce pain, and encourage balance and well being. Massage opens and increases the flow of energy, balancing the entire nervous system and helping to release physical and emotional disharmony. The many benefits of massage are enhanced by the use of high quality massage oil.

Apricot tree is the member of the rose family originating from Central and East Asia. The fruit, ric... (Read All)

Aromatherapy: New Age Fad Or Age-Old Remedy?

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils that have been extracted from plants, shrubs and trees. These essential oils can be used for a wide variety of purposes. They can be used to treat medical conditions or alleviate psychological ailments. Aromatherapy oils are used as cosmetics. Finally, aromatherapy can be used simply for pleasure, to help improve your mood or to reduce your stress. The essential oils of aromatherapy have the power to affect both your physical and mental state. Read All)

How To: Quick And Easy Natural Massage Melts

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Massage melts are a unique body product because they stay solid at room temperatures, but when applied directly to your skin, start to soften and melt due to body temperature. Their main purpose is to moisturize dry skin, as well as, relax and soothe tight muscles.

Essentially, massage bars are composed of natural butters and oils. Most recipes for this type of product call for the use of cocoa butter. Even though it has great moisturizing properties, I feel this butter produces too hard... (Read All)

Homeopathy 101

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Homeopathy: What It Is

Treating illness with homeopathy is not a new practice. In fact, in many European countries it is no longer considered "alternative" medicine. In France, for example, over 30% of general practitioners prescribe homeopathic remedies. In Britain, the number is well over 40%. Although homeopathy is not as common in America, it continues to gain increasing respect within the medical community and has offered many Americans an alternative form of self-care.

What... (Read All)

5 Tips For Uniting Your Body, Mind, And Soul

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Do you know what it takes to unite your body, mind, and soul? If you did, do you realize that you would be able to achieve the balance that nearly everyone wishes they had in their lives? Do you know what you need to do for yourself in order to bring about this balance?

Part of uniting these three elements of your person is knowing what makes you passionate. Knowing what makes you passionate will help you get in touch with your soul, to feel creative energy, to feel truly alive. Spiritua... (Read All)

Living A Better Life Style With High Blood Pressure

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I know you have heard this before but I donât think you have heard it enough; high blood pressure is the silent killer. This means that you should have your blood pressure checked often. You should make sure that your love ones have their blood pressure checked often. If you have not had it checked you should make a promise to someone you love that you will get it checked and take that love one with you to have theirs checked. The point here is this, we all are at risk. Right at this very ... (Read All)

Therapy And Treatment ? No Longer Tabu

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A keystone of one of television?s most popular series is the practice of therapy in HBO?s The Sopranos. The Sopranos manages to address the biases and benefits of therapy and treatment while also combining clear-cut, unavoidable realities as to its effectiveness and the reasons why it seems to be everywhere.

Just like on the show, therapy has long been thought of as untrustworthy, the refuge of the weak, practiced by money grabbing pseudo doctors who offer little more than an extensive a... (Read All)

The Growing Use Of Pets As Therapy

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The inclusion of pets into hospital and rehabilitation environments has long been considered very therapeutic, and pets continue to be an important part of life long after rehabilitation has ended.

In addition to filling lonely hours with companionship, pets can be trained, much like the more familiar Seeing Eye dogs, to perform tasks and assist persons with disabilities in many different ways.

The responsibility for pet care can enhance cognitive functioning in ways that are mor... (Read All)

Aromatherapy ? Using Nature?s Aroma To Cure

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Aromatherapy makes use of the essential oils from the plants and other aromatic compounds to help soothe the human mind and cure certain illness. You can do it at home with the help of essential oils, perfume and cosmetics. When it becomes a part of pharmacology, it is known as clinical aromatherapy.

Aromachology studies the effects of different aromas on human behavior. Certain aromas are believed to have relaxing effect on our mind and body. Aromatherapy includes not only the use of es... (Read All)

Aromatherapy Essential Oils: Seven Things You Should Know

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to treat medical conditions, to alleviate psychological ailments, for cosmetic purposes, and to reduce stress. The essential oils of aromatherapy have the power to enhance both your physical and mental state.

Essential oils are extracted from living plants and trees. When essential oils are used appropriately, most can be used at home safely, enjoyably, and with beneficial effects. Keep the following seven things in mind if you want to try aromatherapy at... (Read All)

Treating Depression With Aromatherapy

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A fantastic and mysterious relationship is continuously unfolding between plants and their surroundings. These organic green machines are ceaselessly performing a glorious alchemy with water, soil, air and sunlight. The nearly infinite possible combinations of plant genetics and environmental conditions on the face of the earth have allowed for an almost immeasurable diversity of alchemal floral expression, resulting in a vast array of natural botanical materials. These range from simple staple ... (Read All)

Some Things You Should Know About Massage

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Most Americans know that massage therapy can help relieve stress and pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system. And, more people than ever are trying massage for the first time.
Perhaps you received a gift certificate for massage. Maybe work?s been stressful, and you?ve thought about getting a massage to unwind. Or maybe you?re already a fan of massage and want to try a different type of massage.

Whatever your reasons, there are some basic things you should know to get ... (Read All)

Aromatherapy as an Relaxing Treatment

Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Aromatherapy has been alive for centuries. It is known as a therapeutic natural practice that is commonly performed to energize, relax, and advance the beauty, health, as well as a sense of ease. It is highly considered as an energizing and relaxing treatment as it generally works to unite or balance the body, the mind, and the spirit of those who are taking it, leaving the person calm and active.

The aromatherapy as an energizing and relaxing treatment is in the first place a healing pra... (Read All)

The Many Uses and Benefits of Aromatherapy

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

If you always wondered what aromatherapy means, all you need to do is look at the name again. It is the treatment of the body and the mind by the use of scents and essential oils derived from plants. And to be specific these plants are known as being aromatic, hence the first part of the name. The second part is self explanatory. Aromatherapy is very effective in making you feel good mentally and physically by the way it affects your senses. What you see, touch, and feel affects you in your dail... (Read All)

Create Your Own Bliss With Aromatherapy

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I live an alternative lifestyle. It?s nothing radical or rebellious. I?m a work at home mom, over forty with a toddler. At this point in my life I expected to have a bustling career and grown kids either out of the house or about ready to leave the nest, but life doesn?t always turn out the way we?re told it should ? stuff happens; stressful situations pop up everyday, either caused by us or ?for? us.

How do I ?treat? these situations and still care for my mind and body without loosing i... (Read All)

The Top Six Massage Techniques

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Massage is probably the oldest and simplest existing form of medical care that it has been applied for relaxation, fitness, and other health purposes. Basically, massage therapy is a therapeutic technique that involves manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. It is the calming, therapeutic process of kneading, stroking, and pressing the different areas of the body to alleviate pain, relieve stress and tensions, or relax, stimulate and tone the body.Well, as what most experts have said, mass... (Read All)

What Is A Light Box? Introducing Light Boxes And Light Therapy

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

When I tell people I maintain a website about light boxes, the response I often get is: ?What exactly is a light box??

In the simplest terms a light box is a type of light that uses a low-watt diffuse bulb to spread light throughout a small translucent box. They have several different uses.

In art, a light box is used for stenciling, transferring designs or patterns, or tracing. For example, if you?ve ever gotten a tattoo, the tattoo artist may use a light box to trace out the pa... (Read All)

Chakras And Flowers

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

How do you connect chakras, the energy centres of the body in Eastern tradition, and flowers, pretty, ephemeral, bright, cheerful manifestations of nature?

?by way of color therapy.. yoga energy balancing techniques?meditation? and a simple way of making yourself feel better and reenergized even if you don?t really believe in any of the above.

There are seven main chakras (as well as several others) in a line from the base of the spine to the crown of the head and one more... (Read All)

Lowering blood pressure using acupuncture

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Acupuncture is here for long time. Its authenticity is still a debatable issue. But the recent study that the acupuncture can dramatically lower blood pressure. According to this study, when low level of electrical stimulation was given at specific points on the front legs of rats lower the elevation in blood pressure. This study provides a setting stage for large-scale trails on humans and another option for healthcare practitioner treating high blood pressure patients. This study proves that a... (Read All)