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Aromatherapy is the healing art of using essential oils to promote health and well being. Essential oils can be used in many ways including massage, inhalation, creams, baths, compresses, personal perfumes to name but a few. All essential oils have different properties some are relaxing whilst others are stimulating, other properties include anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal, analgesic, decongestant, sedative, the list goes on & on..... Aromatherapy works in two ways.
1. The oils are inhaled and the powerful aromas stimulate the brain. This could be a subconscious reaction relating to aromas you remember as relaxing from childhood or specific to the essential oils used, creating an uplifting, relaxing environment for example. They also through this method enter the blood via the lungs
2. Via massage essential oils are absorbed by the skin and can help the skin directly or via the bloodstream can go on to help other parts of the body. A consultation will be taken before your first treatment begins, this will include details about your medical history and life style. This will help to ensure the right essential oils are chosen for you and that you have no contra-indications to the treatment. It will also include lifestyle and dietary advise. All sorts of people can benefit from an aromatherapy treatment, especially those suffering from stress, depression, skin disorders, digestive problems, poor sleep patterns, muscular aches and pains and sinus problems.Practitioners: Marie Anderson, Shirley Everson, Cherry Randall, Julie Ransley
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