Aromatherapy Background and Benefits
Aromatherapy is the term used to describe the use of essential oils, extracted from plants, for therapeutic applications. Essential oils have long been known to have therapeutic properties that can stimulate the bodys natural defence and repair mechanisms and help prevent infection and disease.
The usefulness of aromatic oils, for healing and the promotion of well-being, has been well known for centuries. But the term ‘Aromatherapy’ was only adopted in the 1920s by French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse who spent his life researching essential oils.
It was an accident in his perfume laboratory that prompted Msr. Gattefosse to embark upon his research. In the accident he thrust his burning arm into the nearest container of cold liquid, which happened to be a vat of lavender oil. He found that the oil not only soothed his painfully burned arm but appeared to speed the healing process.
In the Second World War a French physician named Jean Valnet progressed the use of essential oils in the treatment of war-wounded soldiers. He went on to write about the healing and antiseptic properties of essential oils in his 1964 book entitled: Aromatherapie, traitement des maladies par les essences des plantes. It wasn't until 1977, when Robert Tisserand wrote The Art of Aromatherapy, that the practice of aromatherapy with massage began to become popular in the UK.
Essential oils and aromatherapy are used as effective treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and symptoms. Scientific evidence is still varied but many people have experienced the benefits in the treatment for conditions including skin complaints, mood fluctuations, respiratory complaints, wounds, hair loss, menstrual complaints and more.
Today's demanding, ethical eco-consumers increasingly require that their toiletries, health and beauty products are produced using environmentally friendly ingredients. The plant and natural extracts used in essential oils are considered to be far more preferable to their synthetic equivalents and this has led to a growing interest in aromatherapy.
Aromas are enormously influential, affecting our moods, alertness, our ability to learn, appetites and even our libido. It's therefore not really surprising to learn that aromatherapy harnesses the power of scent and fragrance to heal and enhance the quality of our lives.
The health and beauty product industry is now full of aromatherapy products. One particular line that has won awards including the Natural Health and Beauty Awards 2008 comes from This Works. The founder, Kathy Phillips, formerly health and beauty director at Vogue magazine, decided to produce an aromatherapy range that would deliver exactly what it promises. Named 'This Works' because, when tested, the product testers kept saying 'this works', the line is described as 'a survival kit for those suffering modern malaises'. Their product line is beautifully packaged, containing only the finest ingredients that have been blended by experts to formulate a range of effective aromatherapy products that work. Take a look at the Christmas Aromatherapy products available from This Works.
Haul: Bath & Body Works
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Slatkin Bath Body Works Candle 4 Oz Aromatherapy 2 Pack (singles available) … |
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Sounds of Aromatherapy/Sleep $9.45 … |
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Relax (Sounds of Aromatherapy) : Soothing Sounds for Mind and Spirit $6.50 Track: (1) Quiet Thunder… (53:00)… |
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Peaceful Piano (The Soothing Sounds of Stress Relief) The Art of Aromatherapy, Bath & Body Works From Bath & Body Works, this is the CD to accompany their Aromatherapy products. Peaceful Piano had 13 songs. Catch a Rising Star, Those Eyes, Impressions on Faure’s Pavane, Leaving, Little Flower, Pretty Lady, The High Tide of My Life, With You In Mind, Seasons of Love, I Always Knew, Reflection, Early Morning Night, Garden In The Sky…. |
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WBM 7-Inch Tall Aroma Therapy Himalayan Natural Crystal Salt Lamp with Lavender Oil $31.50 Ionic Crystal Salt Lamp with Aroma Therapy Diffuser. SAVE BIG! Individually handcrafted! Bring divine harmony to any room with this striking Crystal Salt Lamp. Its therapeutic glow of orange hues infuses a natural calm for the mind and body. Scientifically proven to work like an air purifier, it cleans the air and naturally dilutes odors. Made of salt crystals from deep within the Himalayas; Hand … |
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Topoo Herbal & aromatherapy vaporizer VP-100 $28.95 This is a Brand New herbal vaporizer in tan polished wood pattern with digital display. Fast Heat Up Time, Ready To Use in 2 Minutes. User Instruction: # Turn on the unit. # Press the Center button in the front panel to show the number. #Press left or right button to set temperature to around 360f # Grinder the Herb # Set temperature up to 390F for best result. # Please allowed 30min break in time… |
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Village Naturals Therapy Aches & Pains Mineral Bath Soak 20 oz $6.95 Eucalyptus, rosehips & chamomile. 99.17% naturally derived. Soothe, comfort & cleanse. Essential oils of eucalyptus, chamomile & rosehips soothe and comfort your body. Our aromatherapeutic formula is enriched with vitamins and minerals to soften skin and calm your mind. Eucalyptus: soothes & revitalizes. Chamomile: calms & relaxes. Rosehips: comforts & renews. Vitamins A, B2, C, E, Epsom salt and … |
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Easy Use Premium Herbal Vaporizer with Digital display (Black) $28.99 You are buying a brand new VP100 digital vaporizer. It comes with a free vaporizer whip, replacement screen. Total Value for this package well over 00 now you can get it for more then 50% off. We also offer 30 days warranty if for any reason product is defective send it back to us we will replace…. |
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Bath & Body Works Sweetest Softest Lambie on Earth, Cream/Pink Plush Lamb Cozy up to the soft touches of this luxurious plush lamb for an ultra-pampering sleep anytime. Inspired by bedtime sheep, driven by dreams…. |
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Bath & Body Works Sweetest Softest Lambie on Earth, Cream & Grey Plush Lamb Keychain with Snoozing Sounds … |
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The Aromatherapy Bible $9.85 Inside each bottle of essential oil lies the key to beauty, health, and wellbeing-and this comprehensive illustrated reference contains all the information needed to work aromatherapy`s magic. It includes complete instructions for skin and body tr… |