What is Aromatherapy, and What Does it Mean to Me?

Written by Cianna Oliver


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Our sense of smell is one of our strongest of our senses, That is why a smell can trigger an earlier experience so vividly. This is why aromatherapy is such a powerful tool.

We can use this knowledge to: 1. heal a sickness 2. prevent a sickness 3. enhance quality of life 4. esthetically, such as in using perfume 5. enhance our state psychologically

There are many ways to use these essential oils. You can use them in your personal body care products, such as shampoos, skin cremes, or soaps and lotions. You can use them in candles or in diffusers and vessels, in aromatherapy The use of essential oils and herbs is mainly about a lifestyle choice. It involves a much healthier way of living, It is a way to delight your senses, while enhancing your immune system. A way to help in yourself and your families well being, increasing your energy, regaining your sanity, and enjoyingrepparttar rest of our lives.



Cianna is the owner of http://www.Glass Affinity.com She Handmade Glass Lampwork Beads . She has found a lot of passion in her life working with glass! She is a stay at home mom, and has one son 9 yrs old. She has homeschooled him for the last 2 years. Another passion is writing. Being at home, has had more time to pursue it! In her previous life she worked as an R.N. in Cardiology for about 13 years.


The Stress Test

Written by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN


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Relaxation Techniques: Slow, diaphragmatic breathing and conscious muscle relaxation can help to manage stress by calmingrepparttar body and clearingrepparttar 113863 mind of stressors.

Social Supports: Sometimes, all it takes to relieve stress in your life is to talk aboutrepparttar 113864 stressor with a close friend or family member. Pet therapy has also been reported to relieve stress.

Dietary Changes: Stress suppressesrepparttar 113865 immune system and can cause or aggravate such conditions as heart disease and ulcers. Dietary changes, such as reducing coffee and other caffeinated beverages can reducerepparttar 113866 jitteriness, restlessness, anxiety, and insomnia that might magnifyrepparttar 113867 effects of stress. Also whole grains promote production ofrepparttar 113868 brain neurotransmitter serotonin for a greater sense of well being.

Herbs: There are many natural supplements that can be used to elevaterepparttar 113869 mood and help you relax. St. John's Wort, SAM-E, Lithium Orotate and marijuana are all popular herbs that are useful in relieving stress. Herbs known as adaptogens, such as include Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), ginseng (Panax ginseng), wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), borage (Borago officinalis), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), milk thistle (Silybum marianum), and nettle (Urtica dioica) may also help to alleviate stress.

Aromatherapy: Essential oils of lavender, chamomile, geranium, rose, neroli, sweet marjoram, and ylang-ylang are commonly recommended for stress relief. They help to reduce anxiety and tension and can be used in massage, added to a bath, or inhaled through a vaporizer.

Treating Stress

Acupuncture: Stress causes tension that disruptsrepparttar 113870 flow ofrepparttar 113871 qi. Acupuncture can help to restore harmony and induce a state of deep relaxation.

Massage: A regular massage in whichrepparttar 113872 practitioner uses such techniques as rubbing, kneading, and pummeling, can be very beneficial inrepparttar 113873 management of stress. It can help to increase blood circulation, reduce pain, and relieve muscle tension. Massage also helps to release endorphins, substances that have a mood-enhancing effect. Have your massage therapist use a product called “NOPAINE” to massagerepparttar 113874 tender points. “ NOPAINE” is available through http://www.ghchealth.com.

Natural Medication: If stress is affecting your health, you may wish to see your natural health care provider to determine whether or not a specific herb may be helpful in relieving stress.

Therapy: Cognitive therapy helps people lessenrepparttar 113875 amount of stress they feel in their lives by teaching them how to reframe or mentally reinterpretrepparttar 113876 stressors that are causing problems.

For more information on Dr. Group or coping with stress, anxiety or depression naturally go to http://www.stress-anxiety-depression.org.

Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.


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