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The Healing Art of Aromatherapy for Stress related conditions by Elea
“Aromatherapy is a very subtle form of healing and just a little goes a very long way. “
The Dictactory of Essential Oils – Wanda Sellar
Aromatherapy means the use of essential oils to help treat certain conditions. Stress is a very common condition nowadays for multiple reasons. Essential oils can be very efficient to find relief from anxiety, depression, insomnia etc
The therapist will pick 2 to 3 essential oils which are blended with a carrier oil then massaged onto the skin.
But...
…HOW DOES IT WORK?
Most of the time when people think of the word “aromatherapy” they think of “sense of smell”.
Indeed, aromatherapy can affect your mood positively thanks to it smell and help you to relax.
We all have strong olfactory memories. If you spent summer holidays in Mediterranean countries surrounded by lavender fields, you might find that Lavender essential oil will take you back to a wholesome memory and therefore will relax you. Or if your lovely grandmother was using rose scents cosmetics and her bathroom always smelled of rose fields then perhaps rose essential oil might be the one for you. Or if you travelled to India (or have been to any Indian-incense shops) then maybe Sandalwood oil is for you.
Treating TMJ Dysfunction and Facial Tension
Since I became a Massage Therapist, I have always been drawn to and enjoyed giving Face and Head Massage. Three years ago, I found myself in a role which specialised in Gym workouts for the face. Through sculpting and toning different faces all day, every day, I was introduced to facial tension, and became passionate about easing the discomfort that people were carrying round with them on a daily basis.