Aromatherapy uses essential oils, concentrated essences that are distilled or extracted from dozens of different plants. The various essential oils all have different properties. Some oils can relieve pain and some can increase circulation, many essential oils are antibacterial or antiviral, some are sedative and some are stimulating. Many aromatic oils have been used for centuries in healing and in beauty treatments. Today's aromatherapists use around 50 different oils that are derived from the flowers, roots, fruits, leaves, seeds and resins of aromatic plants.
The aromatherapy session offered by a professional aromatherapist gives a unique experience for stress relief. An aromatherapist will blend the natural essential oils into base oil that is nourishing to the skin; this base oil is a high-quality vegetable oil such as sunflower, sweet almond or jojoba. When these oils are used to massage your skin, they are easily absorbed into your blood stream and are then circulated throughout your body. As these oils are being used on your body, they will also let off their scent which you can inhale and enjoy for their natural healing benefits.
There have been studies suggesting that receiving a regular massage can be a very effective way to ease muscle tension, relieve stress and pain and increase joint mobility. In the aromatherapy session, natural essential oils will be used to compliment and enhance the physical techniques being used, as well as to provide their own unique health benefits. Using the combination of the health giving benefits of the essential oils in combination with the massage treatment itself make aromatherapy an extremely valuable remedy for natural stress relief.
Aromatherapy has been widely used as a natural means of relieving stress as well as all of its symptoms, ranging from sleep difficulties to anxiety and mood swings. The use of essential oils also has the ability to help many skin problems, relieve symptoms due to colds and even help with relief of respiratory infections; essential oils can relieve muscular aches or pains as well as increase circulation, elevate a low mood and boost energy levels.
Aromatherapy offers a wonderful complementary therapy that can safely be used in conjunction with most other alternative or traditional medical treatments. It is also something that can simply be enjoyed for the relaxing effects it provides, as a special treat, or just a way to take a break from the hectic pace of life and pamper yourself a little. A regular massage with aromatherapy can be an extremely effective way to help prevent stress from building and to keep well balanced and healthy during life's most stressful times.
