When it comes to healthcare, more and more people are turning to natural and holistic approaches. By using natural remedies to heal yourself, you can enjoy unique benefits and won’t have to worry about experiencing any side effects. One of the safest and most effective forms of alternative medicine is aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy uses essential oil blends to provide the body and mind with numerous health benefits. Its purpose is to enhance the well-being of one’s physical or psychological health. The essential oil blends used in aromatherapy trigger responses in the brain that help heal the body. These oils can heal digestive disorders, balance out hormone levels, and dramatically reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
There are plenty of studies that prove the legitimacy of aromatherapy as alternative medicine. By inhaling essential oils, the nerves in the nose trigger powerful brain responses. Topical application allows the essential oils to quickly enter the bloodstream by being absorbed through the skin’s tissue. For a basic introduction to aromatherapy, consider using essential oil blends that contain the following essential oils:
- Lavender – helps with sleep problems, relieves stress, it is an antiseptic, and eases painful menstrual cramps;
- Grapefruit – acts as a diuretic, improves mood, and helps repair oily skin;
- Peppermint – helps reduce headaches, uplifts, rejuvenates and calms nausea;
- Rosemary – boosts mental activities, stimulates hair growth, and reduce pain;
- Cedarwood – improves skin issues, such as acne and psoriasis, and helps alleviate congestion.
Combining essential oils is an art and often requires a bit of training and experimentation. If you are considering creating your own blends, it is important to understand that the order in which you combine the essential oils is important to achieve the therapeutic properties in a synergistic blend. Altering the sequence of how the oil should be added may result in a change in the chemical proprieties and in the fragrance, and thus the desired results.
So, if you are new to aromatherapy, I suggest you buy essential oils that are already blended. There is a number of companies that offer essential oil blends designed to help with different issues. Blends often use a combination of 2 or more essential oils that are blended together for a therapeutic benefit or for an amazing aroma to diffuse in your home. When buying blends, it is important to look for natural and pure products. Essential oils that contain synthetic chemicals and dyes, won’t be effective and may cause some side effects.
