Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oil from herbs, flowers and other plants. Healthcare professionals use essential oils to help treat a variety of conditions, including headaches, insomnia, immune-system support, insect bites and other skin conditions.
The benefits of essential oils support both physical and emotional health. Some popular essential oils to treat various conditions include:
•Lavender, which is used to alleviate anxiety, depression and grief, and to treat sleep problems. It"s also antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
•Bergamot, which is used to alleviate depression and anxiety, for sleep disturbances and as a pain reliever.
•Lemon, which is used to treat colds and flu and to increase alertness. It"s also antiviral and antiseptic.
•Eucalyptus, which is used to treat sinusitis or muscle pain. Diffused in the air, it improves indoor air during cold and flu season. It"s antibacterial, antiviral and analgesic.
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Essential oils can provide a variety of health benefits. In fact these amazing oils can provide support for all systems within the body:
•Immune system
•Digestive function
•Kidney function
•Healthy heart muscle function
•Nervous system, including occasional anxiety, stress and nervous tension
•Lung function
•Joint and cartilage function
•Healthy bone structure
•Relax muscles
•Alleviate minor aches and pains associated with daily life
•Suppress occasional muscle spasms
•Promote emotional well-being
•Alleviate occasional nervous irritability
•Alleviate nausea
•Promote restful sleep
•Maintain normal blood sugar levels
•Maintain healthy cholesterol levels in the normal range
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