Aromatherapy has been a part of my life ever since I can remember.
Even though I don’t really know when all of it started, I’m sure I have my mom to thank.
Maybe it began when she started bringing me lavender essential oil to try to alleviate my migraines, or perhaps when she used to give me eucalyptus essential oil in a small jar that I had to leave open next to my bed in order to help me breath when I had the flu (it happened often) or for my asthma issues. Yeah, my ‘respiratory system’ was very messed up when I was younger.
Nevermind; somehow, I’m sure it’s my mom’s influence.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, fruits, herbs, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.

Aromatherapy works amazingly well because the aromas send a signal directly to the brain’s limbic system, which is the center of emotions and memory.
I’m sure all of you have smelled something that automatically reminds you of a specific situation or person, stimulating an emotional response to it. The smell of summer camp? The smell of your ex’s perfume? The smell of that amazing meal your grandma used to cook…?

Essential oils can be used for a variety of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function. Some of them are relaxing, uplifting or reviving. Others work on an emotional or psychological level.
It has been discovered that relaxing oils such as lavender, sandalwood and ylang ylang work by stimulating a neurochemical called serotonin that is naturally produced by the body to help relaxation and induce sleep.

How to Use Aromatherapy
Essential oils enter the body primarily in three ways—applied to the skin, inhaled, or ingested.
Therefore, there are many different ways to use them: in a massage, a few drops in a diffuser, a spray, bath, soap, etc.
What to choose and when? It will depend on the desired effect of the essential oil and what is more comfortable for you.
How much? A few drops will do the trick.

My favorite way to use essential oils is to put a few drops either on my pillow when I go to sleep or one drop on the top of my nose (And a few drops in a diffuser when I have patients coming over.

The Lovely Lavender

Lavander Aromatherapy

Let’s get you going with this aromatherapy thing by sharing the benefits of the lovely lavender essential oil.
Lavender has the ability to calm nervous tension and anxiety, to induce sleep, relieve pain and headaches, disinfect  the scalp and skin, enhance blood circulation and treat respiratory problems. Lavender essential oil has also been  demonstrated to be beneficial in the treatment of acne.
And because that’s not enough, lavender smells fantastic!

Still curious? Check out the benefits of Tea Tree essential oil

I invite you to try the amazing aromatherapy, not only because it will help your body and soul, but also because it will  leave your home with a delicious aroma all around.

It just couldn’t get any better!

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