Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 176 There’s something magic about essentials oils that a lot of people tend to ignore, or might not even acknowledge. Still, it is certain that there are people using essential oils to deal with a whole bunch of symptoms and conditions, and if you are interested in knowing the actual health benefits you can obtain from the, you should continue reading this article. Take in mind, though, that the effectiveness of these essential oils will heavily depend on yourself, and considering that there are multiple types of essences out there, you should be prepared to engage in some research. This article will aim to provide easily understandable information, and if you want to know more, I do recommend the bemoxe.com article showcasing some extra bits of info that might be useful after finishing this article. With that said, let’s keep going. The Art of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy, as the name implies, is using essences to stimulate certain parts of the body, in ways that are often related to improving health, but can also be used for other things such as improving sexual desire or even achieving a psychoactive state similar to being high. The science behind this is simple: stimulation. And smell can be one of the most powerful ways of stimulation there are, considering that it is capable of triggering our brains to make us feel or act in certain ways. That’s is the reason why we get suddenly hungry when we smell a barbecue or relaxed when we smell a nostalgic aroma. Now, it is important to know that aromatherapy is a form of secondary therapy, meaning that it shouldn’t be used as the main method of dealing with a condition, but rather as a supportive technique that would enhance the main method’s performance. That is why, often, aromatherapy is performed with other forms of treatment, such as chiropractic, massages, acupuncture, among other forms of therapy. Its uses have been pretty famous even back in ancient times, and civilizations such as China, Greece, Egypt, India, and Roma commonly used essential oils in their baths, massage sessions, perfume, drugs, medicines, and even clothes, as mentioned in this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy. What it Can Achieve Essential oils are mainly used by people to reduce their stress levels along with other activities. For example, someone might find a bath in a bathtub after a long day of work a vital event of their day, and it’s not complete without their lavender bottle which they use whenever they take a dip in hot water. Other people might find reading in the afternoon during a weekend while being massaged by their significant other as something that helps them get through the week, and some people actually hire professionals to massage them with essential oils as well. In my experience, it is a form of ritual that is meant to improve not only our physical health but our mental and emotional health as well. Through stimulating the smell, oils are capable of putting us in a very relaxed state, which can help you rest better and reduce our muscular stress and tiredness. I myself often use essential oil to sleep after taking a good bath. I massage my neck softly and gently with a small portion of the essence, then do a little stretch and jump back to bed. That, along with some music, works like magic to me. The benefits you achieve through essential oils will depend entirely on your approach and what you want to obtain. Is it muscle pain you want to get rid of? Massage with oil. Do you want to sleep better? Try using one before sleeping, through a simple message, or by spreading some near the place, without it being too invasive. There’s a lot of variations you can find out there, and if you check this article over here, you will know how they can be used in more detail. You should align your goal and actions with your needs, and try to get yourself a ritual that helps you out dealt with what’s troubling you. At the end of the day, if you manage to create a routine that satisfies you deeply, you’ll notice how different a day can be without it once you’ve become accustomed to doing it on a regular basis. And that, my dear reader, is what is possible to achieve with essential oils: an activity that helps you move forward, and something you strive to enjoy everyday. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. 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