There are many different benefits of aromatherapy that help people find health and wellbeing. Perhaps the most important are the completely natural qualities of aromatherapy, the emphasis on preventative measures and on clients learning to take responsibility for their own health care. Essential oils are a precious gift from nature, derived with only minimal human [...]
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The principle behind allopathic, or orthodox, medicine is that illness is seen as something to be treated by suppression of the symptomps, often using quite harsh, synthetic drugs. This in stark contrast to the holistic apporach used in aromatherapy, which aims to treat the whole person : mind, body and soul (or spirit). Symptoms of [...]
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Gattefosse’s research into essential oils was taken up by Frenchman, Dr Jean Valnet, who used essential oils to heal soldier’s burns and wounds during the First World War. He then successfully treated psychiatric patients with essential oils, demonstrating their emotional and psychological healing qualities. Marquerite Maury subsequently pioneered their use in beauty and revitalization therapy, [...]
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Aromatherapy has been a part of human history for centuries past. It dates back to the Egyptian times when essential oils where extracted from plants by soaking them for a while and then filtering out the oils through a linen bag. Bookmark:
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