“Healing begins with an aromatic bath and daily massage.” — Hippocrates
Every breath is a giveaway dance between you and the plants. Aromatherapy is normally used through inhalation or as a topical application.
Aromatherapy has been used for centuries but recently has become a worldwide phenomenon.
Let's start with the basics.
Aromatherapy is considered a holistic healing approach using natural plant extracts.
Aromatherapy is used for a long list of ailments from pain and flu, to anxiety and depression.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve the body and the mind. It has the ability to improve both the physical and the mental wellbeing of a user.
While there aren't conclusive studies pointing to the effectiveness of aromatherapy as a pain management system, it has begun to gain ground in the medical and scientific community.
The art of aromatherapy is through the aromatic and skin contact absorption of the oils. The following methods have been employed to gain the most effects of the oils:
-hot and cold compresses
-spritzers
-inhalers
-diffusers
-bath salts
-oils, creams, and lotions
-facial steamers
-clay masks
These different methods can be combined but it is important to understand which oils can be used with which methods.
Not all oils are safe for ingestion or direct application to the skin. It is important to use oils that are 100% natural and contain no additives.
There are over a hundred different pure essential oils on the market and they can be used on their own for specific benefits, or mixed together to create your own specific
concoction. Those essential oils safe for consumption can be used in baking and as flavoring for teas and drinks.
The marked benefits Aromatherapy says to give a user can be any of the following:
-immunity boost
-improved digestion
-fights bacteria, viruses, and fungus
-helps to ease labor pain
-helps to ease side effects of chemotherapy
-treats headaches
-reduction in stress and anxiety
-improves sleep
-manages pain
-helps to soothe sore joints
The last two are what we want to focus on to help alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis symptoms. The following oils can be used as directed, and be careful to not apply them directly to the skin without mixing with a carrier oil of some sort.
Test a small patch of skin to make sure there is no irritation.
Bergamot and Lavender:
Inhaled regularly to help reduce chronic pain.
Can also be mixed with a tablespoon of milk and added to a bath.
Ginger:
Mix with oil and massage into the painful areas for relief.
Lavender:
Add to a diffuser or spritz on pillow for a restful sleep.
Those sufferers of arthritis find a well-rested body leads to less
inflammation and pain.
It is important to always read warnings on your oil labels and only
use as directed.
You can always seek advice from a homeopathic practitioner who will be able to prescribe the perfect type and amount for your ailments.
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