Aromatherapy

Articles in Aromatherapy

By ***amylaine 7 comments
Essential oils are part of a variety of alternative medicines that has been in place for centuries. When using essential oils it is best to start with the following guide lines to avoid waste and negative outlines... more »
By Young-Living 1 comments
HOW TO SAFELY USE ESSENTIAL OILS: I've been using Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for years, with great results. Here are some ideas on how to use the oils contained in one of the basic kits... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
There are many essential oils that work for anxiety, including bergamot, cedarwood, marjoram, geranium and lavender. Lavender is one of the most popular and effective choices, but your choice depends on your needs and your preferences. There are ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
One way to use essential oils around the house is in potpourris. Potpourris are dried herbs and flowers, placed in bowls to scent rooms. To keep potpourris smelling good for longer, add essential oils to the mixture... more »
By RayLynn 1 comments
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is an important part of good general health. The following will help you learn simple ways that you can use essential oils for teeth and gums. You don’t need to have problems with your teeth and gums to use the ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
Essential oils are a great alternative medicine option. Essential oils use aromatherapy to treat stress conditions and health issues such as backaches, headaches, digestive problems, nervous problems and other issues. However, if you want to use ... more »
By ProfessorSprout 5 comments
The end to a long day can be rewarded with a luxurious soak in a hot bath - espesially when you add healing essential oils. Bathing in salts infused with essential oils can help open up congested pores and ease muscle tension. Breathing in the ... more »
By Triskit 3 comments
How to use Lavender essential oil to naturally treat various ailments... more »
By meemee67 1 comments
Roses have been a gesture of love since the beginning of time. It is also used to heal. whether you crush it, grind it, or dry it, it's properties for health are numerous. It is beneficial for everyone, all year round... more »
By Katherine Huether 1 comments
At the University of New Hampshire, the school where I got my undergraduate degree, there were two gingko trees growing outside my dorm. The fan-shaped leaves would turn yellow in the fall. I didn't realize this back then, but the gingko tree has ... more »
By CestDesiree 1 comments
Headaches SUCK! Here's how I get rid of mine..... more »
By only1special1 3 comments
When was the last time you took a long, luxurious bath? Hydrotherapy- the use of water for soothing pain and treating disease- is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment. The Romans even made bathing a central element of life. Today, ... more »
By bluenimue 2 comments
Years ago, I was taking an anatomy class when I witnessed a fellow student rub oil on her temples. I bent over and asked her what was she using? The student told me that she gets migraines and the only thing that worked for her was Rosemary oil. ... more »
By jasmyn15 1 comments
You will learn some techniques that will help you relieve your everyday stress... more »
By Happiness 9 comments
Steam distillation is simply heating something up to boiling, then collecting the vapors by condensing them into another container. It is especially useful for extracting the essential oil from plant materials. (It's the steam that breaks open ... more »
By ***amylaine 15 comments
If you have ever had problems with digestion you may want to try drinking teas with a specially of herbs that helps with digestion. While there are many recipes out there, I prefer the one written below because I like the taste of lemon balm ... more »
By Linda Welch 3 comments
Learn how to get relief and cope with p.m.s. and menopause.. more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Aromatherapy is a quickly growing field in alternative health, and many people want to take advantage of the benefits of essential oils. Finding a reputable supplier can be difficult, but is well worth the effort. Practicing aromatherapy with ... more »
By Shirley Philbrick 6 comments
More and more eco-friendly options are replacing products on the store shelves. However, nothing is more comforting than knowing you can make your own "green" cleaning products at home and know EXACTLY what is in them !.. more »
By ***amylaine 7 comments
The strongest association in memory is made through the sense of smell. Using essential oils to improve the memory has been done for years. Follow the directions below when studying or learning something new to improve your memory... more »
By Linda Welch 5 comments
cool off those Hot Flashes with this easy to make cooling spray... more »
By DebiC 1 comments
Using certain herbs and essential oils you can make a pillow that can stop nightmares, fight depression, give you a good night's sleep or many other things. You don't have to use all the herbs and oils in the tip section of this article. Choose ... more »
By Shirley Philbrick 5 comments
Concerned about resistant bacteria to hand sanitizers that are currently on the market? Try this natural aromatherapy based recipe... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Sometimes you just want to relax and pamper yourself. If you've ever been to a day spa, you've seen the shelves lined with fragrant scrubs that promise to soften your skin and leave it feeling silky smooth. You can get that same treatment in your ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
For years people have used vapor rubs to soothe congestion from colds and flu, but aromatherapy vapor rubs can help alleviate symptoms from headaches and muscle tension as well. Homemade vapor rubs made with essential oils have the benefit of ... more »