Using Essential Oils for Healthy Living

Ongoing research continues to reveal a variety of therapeutic benefits of essential oils when used on the skin. Among those benefits are: essential oils can help reduce inflammation of the skin essential oils enhances and supports wound healing essential oils treats successfully fungal, bacterial and viral infections affecting the skin essential oils in general supports and enhances skin health essential oils can relieve skin itching essential oils can support healthy scar tissue formation essential oils can prevent wrinkles and slow down the aging process essential oils supports the detoxification process essential oils serve as a barriers to harmful environmental threats to the skin and can be used to increase skin hydration With all the discovered therapeutic benefits of essential oils when used on the skin we can now understand why there is a great growth and popularity among the markets of cosmetics. Consumers continue to see more natural ways of maintaining the

Aromatherapy compresses are useful to apply directly to the skin (a small localized area). You can use a cold compress to prevent or relieve congestion, reduce blood flow to an area and slow down inflammation. Use cold aromatic compresses using the RICE technique for pain relief of sprains, strains and bruising. Start the treatment immediately after the injury. Hot aromatic compresses are beneficial for relief of menstrual cramps and to increase blood flow to a particular part of the body. Cold and hot aromatic compresses are useful in the following situations most generally for the immediate alleviation of pain, swelling and inflammation: Muscular aches and pains (hot or cold as indicated) Sprains and strains (hot or cold as indicated) Menstrual cramps Respiratory decongestant Fevers Make a compress: Fill a sink or large bowl with about 1 liter of hot or cold water Place 5 to 10 drops of essential oils (known for the properties of pain relief, relief of congestion,

Aromatic inhalation can be a very effective way of relieving chest congestion as well as a variety of emotional states. When you feel a cold coming on with a congested nose and increased mucus, this method is very beneficial. Most of us have heard of Vicks VapoRub. Vicks VapoRub is the perfect example of a modern day aromatic inhalation substance. Having a knowledge of which essential oils to use for a salve or inhalation is even better. As the use of Aromatherapy techniques grow we are finding more and more hospitals use inhalations to help reduce anxiety, reduce nausea in labor units and just in general calming patients. Aromatherapy inhalations are useful in the following situations: Respiratory issues Headaches/Migraines Insomnia or other sleep disorders Motion sickness/Nausea Anxiety/stress/distress Aromatic inhalers are especially useful to help calm down motion sickness during vacations on cruise ships. Ways you can use Aromatherapy Inhalations include:

One of the most effective Aromatic body treatments for stimulating circulation is the salt scrub. The salt scrub is also highly effective at removing dirt and dead skin cells (exfoliating body skin) revealing soft and glowing skin after the treatment. After an Aromatic salt scrub treatment your skin should start producing its own natural secretions and be more efficient at accepting the essential oils applied following your new salt glow. When creating an effective Aromatic salt scrub stay clear of Epsom salt and use a fine-to-medium-sized sea salt. Anything too coarse will scratch or damage the skin. Making an Aromatic Salt Scrub is fairly simple. Mix 2 cups of sea salt with 1/2 cup of a natural vegetable oil of your choice (almond, apricot or sunflower oil works well in a sea salt scrub). Add 7 to 25 drops of favorite essential oil or create a specific targeted problem synergy of essential oils. The total drops you end up using will depend upon the essential oils you choose a

Aromatic Spritzers are useful in a variety of situations. They are easy to make using your favorite essential oils or for specific purposes such as to energize or awaken you after a sudden "stress" or what have you. You can use them on hot days to help cool you down. Keep them in the refrigerator for an extra cool you down treat when a heat wave strikes. You can use aromatic spritzers to: freshen the air in your room or immediate surroundings to reduce undesirable odors in the air to help you breathe easier such as during panic attacks or during times of cold and flu to give you energy when you feel you need a pep me up Aromatic spritzers are easy to make. Use a 2 to 4 ounce dark colored glass bottle with a spray attachment (made especially for aromatic products). Fill the bottle with spring or distilled water just to the neck of the bottle. Add 15 to 30 drops of choice of essential oils. Shake Well. Shake before each use. Keep in the refrigerator if possible.

Since ancient times baths have been known for their health benefits. The Romans are probably best known for using baths extensively specifically for their health benefits. They had beautiful and elaborate bath houses. They also used aromatic oils in their baths to relieve stress and help with other health problems. The effects of a full body aromatic bath will vary according to the temperature of water, the time spent in the bath and the essential oils used for the bath. The average time to yield therapeutic results is 20 minutes or less. Aromatic full-body baths help with: reducing stress and anxiety alleviating muscular aches, pains and tensions soothing mental and/or physical fatigue stimulating circulation all over the body reducing pain and stiffness in tendons and joints improving skin tone and the general health of the skin aiding detoxification How many drops of essential oil do you need for a full-body bath? This depends upon which oils you choose to us