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Aromatherapy - Frequently Asked Questions
By: VitalityLink Finder    Saturday, Feb 04, 2012
Conditions: insomnia, stress
What is aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is any scent that is used to affect the body or mind. The sense of smell is the sense that is most basic to humans and most animals. In general, when we speak of aromatherapy, we are talking about essential oils. These oils are taken from various trees and plants, and have direct effects on our body. For example, a blend of grapefruit, orange, and clary sage is used for insomnia and can put the individual to sleep very quickly. Are we talking about candles, or what? Candles are just one way of using aromatherapy. The most usual method is to inhale the ...Read More
Aromatherapy: Nature is Nurture
By: VitalityLink Finder    Thursday, Jan 05, 2012
Aromatherapy is the art of using the aromatic carbon compounds found in plants: essential oils. Ancient cultures in Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, China and Persia all extracted essential oils to access the healing value of plants. In the1900's European chemists rediscovered essential oils and coined the term "aromatherapy." Aromatherapy is used extensively in Europe to treat conditions of the genito-urinary tract, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory system, the nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system. It is most effective for treating infections and preventing ...Read More
The Rose - For Love on Many Levels
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Dec 25, 2011
In the language of flowers, the rose means love. Its luscious aroma has long been associated with romance and love. A gift of roses is a traditional way to say “I love you.” The scent of rose helps us to get in touch with feelings of love. There are different kinds of love, of course. The love for a mother is a different sort of love than that between two people who are passionately engaged. You can experience love with your children and pets. You can have a sense of love and compassion for humanity in general. These kinds of love feel different from one another. The love of ...Read More
How to Use Essential Oils
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Dec 18, 2011
There are any number of ways to use essential oils, but the two most popular ways are diffusion into the air, and direct application onto the skin. We'll discuss diffusion first. Diffusion Diffusion of essential oils into the air of an enclosed space (such as a house or office) is popularly called aromatherapy. That's because the highly aromatic, sweet-smelling molecules of the essential oils are literally breathed into the human body, at which point they trigger numerous immune-boosting, healing, relaxation or stimulation responses depending upon the specific oils being inhaled. Dr. Valnet ...Read More
What are "Essential Oils"?
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Dec 18, 2011
Topic: Asthma, Chronic Illness
Essential oils are the regenerating and oxygenating immune defense properties of plants. Their oxygenating molecules effectively transport nutrients and a myriad of other powerful chemical constituents to the cells, bringing life to the plants, destroying infections, staving off infestation, aiding in growth, and stimulating healing. They are to plants what blood is to the human body, and much, much more. --D. Gary Young Dr. Taylor of the University of Austin, Texas has observed that essential oils present more new compounds than the chemists of the whole world could analyze in a thousand ...Read More
What is Clinical Aromatherapy?
By: VitalityLink Finder    Saturday, Dec 17, 2011
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils derived from plants to bring about changes in the body, mind and/or spirit of an individual. Healers from ancient times to the present, have understood the power of plants and have used them according to the condition needing to be treated. These days, aromatherapy is heading in a new direction, not just based on a knowledge of botany to treat health problems, but also on new understandings about the structure and function of the human body. This kind of treatment is called clinical aromatherapy, it is a branch of the broader field of ...Read More
Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea)
By: Dorine Doyle King    Sunday, Nov 13, 2011
Conditions: bronchitis, burns, cold, cough, earache, heart
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) Reviewed: Composition and antibacterial activity of Abies balsamea essential oil. Pichette A, Larouche PL, Lebrun M, Legault J. Source: Laboratoire d’Analyse et de Separation des Essences Vegetales, Departement des Science Fondamentales, Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Canada.(Pichette, Larouche, & Lebrun, 2006) The Study subjects: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus How Were the Subjects Selected: Unknown Size of Study: Unknown Length of Study: Unknown Study of methodology: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Results: The essential oil of A. ...Read More
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils - Know what to Look for
By: Jacqueline McLaughlin    Friday, Oct 21, 2011
Essential oils are not all created equal. If you are purchasing essential oils to use for therapeutic purposes (Aromatherapy, diffusing, putting on or in your body) you want to be certain that the oils you are using are Therapeutic Grade. Many oils that may smell good, are not necessarily good for you…. One of the factors that determines the purity of an oil is its chemical constituents. These constituents can be affected by a vast number of variables, including: the part of the plant from which the oil was produced, soil condition, fertilizer, (organic or chemical), geographical ...Read More
Raindrop Technique - A Healing Aromatherapy Protocol
By: Jacqueline McLaughlin    Thursday, Jun 24, 2010
Many people have asked me about Raindrop Technique, an aromatherapy protocol developed by Dr. D. Gary Young. I have found Raindrop Technique to be a very powerful protocol for any kind of back, neck and sciatic pain; as well as an overall immune support. Here's what you might expect from a Raindrop Technique session: The purpose of Raindrop Technique is to stimulate every organ, muscle and bone of the body at a cellular level through the oils, boosting the immune system, bringing the body into structural/electrical balance, and enabling the release of toxins or disease wherever they may be ...Read More
Cosmetic Acupuncture
By: JoAnn Alafriz    Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010
Cosmetic Acupuncture is a non-surgical, effective and holistic treatment based on the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Treatment involves the insertion of very thin disposable needles into specific points on the face and body. It is used to help reduce the signs of aging without the risks or side effects of surgery or injections. Treatments help fill out the lines and give firmness to the skin for a healthy, glowing complexion. Helps to smooth fine lines and softens deeper lines Minimizes dark circles, puffy eyes, sagging skin and dropping eyelids Increases circulation and ...Read More