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The Benefits of Aromatherapy for Elderly People with Dementia

On October 12, 2015 / Blogs / Comments Off

The Benefits of Aromatherapy for Elderly People with Dementia According to research, aromatherapy using rosemary, lavender, chamomile and other essential oils can offer temporary relief for emotional disturbances and anxiety among elderly adults with dementia. The use of essential oils is part of a comprehensive approach to medical treatment. These natural oils can be massaged directly onto the skin or inhaled using an essential oils diffuser to improve cognitive function and ease agitation in elderly people. If you want to incorporate aromatherapy using essential oil diffusers in your care plan for elderly people with dementia, you need to consult a […]

Aromatherapy for All Seasons

On February 20, 2015 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Aromatherapy for All Seasons A number of people have already turned to aromatherapy as an alternative solution to their health and wellbeing. What essential oil you choose to use actually depends on what particular season you are currently experiencing. But sometimes, we use essential oils according to their purpose, regardless of what climate or season we are in. For this article, we focus on winter and the best essential oils we should use during this time. Winter runs any time from November through February. Some of the most complained health issues during this season would be dry skin, chills, dry […]

Aromatherapy for Valentines

On February 9, 2015 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Aromatherapy for Valentines February is not only the month of love but is a good month to get into aromatherapy too. Aromatherapy can tickle our sense of smell and our sense of smell play an important role in love, intimacy and romance. When used optimally, our five senses can improve love, romance, intimacy and the best moments in ones life. This Valentines season, make sure to get in touch with your intimate side by celebrating it through aromatherapy. Since the days of the ancient Egyptians, sweet-smelling fragrant oils have been used by many civilizations to enhance health, beauty, fertility, virility […]

How the Toxicity of Essential Oils Affect How You Should Use Them

On January 30, 2015 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information / Comments Off

How the Toxicity of Essential Oils Affect How You Should Use Them Although essential oils can be utilized to the advantage of your health, it should constantly be remembered that they are powerful substances. It is likely that some must not be used on the body in massage treatment nor ever ingested due to the fact that they have high oral and dermal toxicity. Particular components of essential oils are extremely hazardous, especially to susceptible individuals like the old, children, and pregnant females. On the whole, this toxicity of essential oils applies to oils when taken internally. Specific toxins in […]

Combat Flu and Colds with Essential Oils

On December 12, 2014 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Combat Flu and Colds with Essential Oils The holiday season is also a season of cold weather and a lot of respiratory disease. During the winter months, our skin becomes dry and or sinuses become a lot more irritable, leading to a lot of cases of flu and colds. The reason why you are actually reading this is because you believe in the power of aromatherapy and essential oils, right? And you know what? Winter colds and flu can be minimized and eradicated by the proper use of specific essential oils. Simply put, using anti-viral essential oils properly can help […]

Spending the Holiday Season with Essential Oils

On December 2, 2014 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Spending the Holiday Season with Essential Oils Since the holidays are coming and everybody is getting ready for the cold weather, now is the time to diffuse and blend essential oil inside our homes. To get into the season’s spirit and to achieve a warming ambiance, there are several essential oils that are suitable for use during the “burr” months (and the winter solstice that will leave you feeling cold until the new year). Usually, the type of essential oils that are useful during the winter months are those that are known for their warm, resinous, spicy and woody aroma. But, any essential […]

Lavender Essential Oil is Helpful during the Winter Season

On November 26, 2014 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Lavender Essential Oil is Helpful during the Winter Season The winter season is coming and most of us might suffer from dry skin, dry sinuses, chapped lips, chapped hands, and a lot more. Furthermore, insects like mosquitoes might attack and find shelter in our houses due to the cold weather. Lavender essential oil is also a huge help in calming your nerves this winter season. Lavender oil can be used as a safe insect repellant, and you won’t get any side effects. Most insect repellents that are in the market right now are toxic, chemical based, and are usually unsafe […]

Fall is the Best Time to Practice Aromatherapy

On November 5, 2014 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Fall is the Best Time to Practice Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is the practice of utilizing essential oils for mental and physical wellbeing. If you suffer from fall allergies or start to feel an early cold coming on, it can be particularly beneficial and uplifting during the fall months and the upcoming winter season. Here are a few remarkable oils to try that will bring you that fall feeling and will warm the new colder atmosphere: Using oils that are warming in nature, such as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, have the tendency to be helpful for those who have cold hands […]

Juniper Berry Oil for the Winter Months

On November 5, 2014 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

Juniper Berry Oil for the Winter Months For plants, the winter season is a time of rest and dormancy. Throughout this period, the processes of life and regrowth are subtle and concealed away. Bulbs and roots nurture development deep within their structures. Buds enfold young leaves, stems, and flowers, while seeds and fruits sustain the primary types of plants. As non-hibernating, daytime animals, we human beings can grow uneasy and depressed throughout the darkness of the winter season. Aromatherapy brings us the fragrant energy of living plants through essential oils. These scents are a natural remedy to the emotionally depressing […]

The Perfect Essential Oils to Use During the Winter Season

On October 27, 2014 / Aromatherapy, Blogs, Essential Oil Information, Essential Oils Tips / Comments Off

The Perfect Essential Oils to Use During the Winter Season Essential oils are among the fastest-growing groups in alternative medicine, as we end up being progressively knowledgeable about their healing qualities. These extraordinary oils are used to assist in lifting your spirits throughout the bleak weather condition, awaken your dulled senses, and help in combating off winter season sickness with their anti-bacterial and antiviral properties. Including essential oils into your day-to-day regimen can help keep your body immune system more powerful, accelerate your recuperation time from diseases and boost your spirits when the winter season strikes, helping to energize and […]