by Sudanna Saiah
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of pure plant essential oils to support health and wellbeing. Essential oils work on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. It is a true holistic therapy.
There are many different essential oils with different properties. They are safe and easy to use and incorporate into your daily lie. Following are a few easy ways to put essential oils to use in your home and make them a healthy part of your life.
Benefits of Aromatherapy Candles
These all natural candles disperse the aroma of essential oils in the air on the gentle heat of the candle. All pure, with no chemicals or toxins, they are the healthiest candles, often made of soy or beeswax. The many fragrances have the added therapeutic benefit of the oil. Changing your mood is as easy as lighting a candle. Select calming, uplifting, energizing or escape.
An Aromatherapy Diffuser for Every Use
There are graceful soapstone diffusers that heat oil and water in a bowl above a tea light candle. There are convenient electric diffusers, portable diffusers, and personal stone diffusers that you can carry with you.
More Ways to Use Essential Oils
Essential oils can be mixed into personal body spray, room sprays, body and bath oil and bath salt.
Aromatherapy Bath to Relax and Soothe Tired Muscles
An aromatherapy candle can create ambiance in the bath, while aromatherapy bath salts, soap, and oils go to work on sore, achy muscles. Aromatherapy bath salts, will essential oils of lavender and peppermint, relieve pain and stiffness. Chamomile relaxes deeply and eucalyptus is great for colds and congestion.
Aromatherapy Lavender Laundry Rinse
By adding a little lavender oil or hydrosol to the rinse water before adding the clothes, your laundry will be fresh and uplifting. It is different from that synthetic scent of laundry supplies. Enjoy the truly beneficial healing power of lavender day and night. Fresh lavender sheets soothe distress and lull you to sleep. You will be so relaxed and enjoy drifting off to sleep, and feel great in the morning.
Aromatherapy for the Bedroom
Ambiance in the bedroom is important for your sound, restful sleep. It is also important for keeping stress out of the bedroom so that your love life can flourish. Set that relaxing tone in the bedroom with aromatherapy candles and diffusers. Enjoy soft lighting na relaxing scents. You will never go without it again! For even more relaxing sleep, put a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and place it under your pillow before retiring. If you have trouble sleeping try an aromatherapy foot bath and rub the feet with aromatherapy massage oil before bed. It works wonders! Add chamomile for even calmer sedating to lull you to sleep.
Non-Toxic House Cleaning
Using naturals to clean and disinfect is not only healthier, but more pleasant. It is even healing as oils are antimicrobial and support our health and immune systems. Use pine, grapefruit, orange, and lemon.
Make an Aromatherapy Body Oil
Mix 30 drops of essential oil per one ounce of carrier (base) oil. Use an all natural vegetable oil that is pure and cold pressed. Olive oil and safflower can be used from the kitchen. Lavender is an all-purpose oil great for the muscles, relieves pain, headache, and tension and smells lovely.
Aromatherapy Room Spray
Add 30 drops of essential to each ounce of pure water to give the room a quick pick up. Lavender essential oil is antiseptic and antimicrobial. It disinfects with a beautiful scent, and is calming and relaxing. Spray on sheets before bed for a peaceful and restful sleep.
In Closing
Aromatherapy can be added to your daily life simply and easily. It is a safe and simple way to a wellness centered environment, making your home a healing space. You can your family will enjoy the benefits.
Oils for Home Use
A few oils you will want to keep in stock.
Lavender Peppermint Grapefruit Frankincense Chamomile
How to Make a Blend with Spray or Oil.
Blend 30 drops of essential oil to one ounce of base. Use one essential oil or a mixture to your liking. For body oils, simply blend into olive oil or safflower.
For more info on essential oils and various carrier oils see http://www.alchemistsroom.us. For more on health and wellness visit http://www.nativebodyworx.us. Copyright Dana Saiah, The Alchemist’s Room, Native Enterprises, LLC 2009. All rights reserved.
About the Author:
Come visit Dana’s The Alchemist’s Room. You will find tons of useful information and get recommendations from Dana. Dana is a graduate of Mercer University Atlanta, and is certified and licensed in the field of Massage, Bodywork and Nutrition. For more on Dana’s services, gift certificates or nutritional and fitness products visit The Alchemist’s Room.