| The practice of aromatherapy has been
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| | don't use it simply because it smells
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| used for centuries to reduce the symptoms
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| | good. That's what cologne is. Essential
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| of stress and to enhance one's ability to
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| | oils have specific benefits that go along
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| energize or relax.
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| | with them.; Similarly, don't use an oil
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| Proper use of essential oils may assist
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| | with the benefit you are looking for if
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| in balancing your emotions and may even
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| | the smell doesn't agree with your or
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| enhance your overall e3motional outlook.
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| | evokes negative memories.
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| How does it work? Aromatherapy uses
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| | Where do I find them? There are many
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| essentials oil. These are natural oils
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| | online retailers that sell essential
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| that are generally distilled from the
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| | oils, but make sure that you find a
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| leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or
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| | reputable company that uses quality oils.
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| other elements of a plant. These oils
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| | Many health food stores also carry
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| contain natural chemicals that work in
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| | essential oils.
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| synergy together. Inhaling these
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| | Which oils should I use? There are
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| naturally occurring synergistic chemicals
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| | hundreds of oils and thousands of blends.
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| provide triggers to our brain. These
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| | Only by experimenting will you be able
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| triggers affect our emotions.
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| | to determine which oils work best for
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| How do I use them? Because essential
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| | you. I have made a list of several
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| oils are highly concentrated, one should
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| | easily found oils and their suggested
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| never apply them directly to skin.
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| | benefit.
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| Common applications for aromatherapy
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| | Lavender: Antidepressant, calming,
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| include: candles, room sprays,
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| | balancing.
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| diffusers, incense and use in bath and
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| | Clary Sage: Relaxing, inspiring,
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| body products.
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| | revitalizing.
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| Candles are available in many shapes,
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| | Jasmine: Antidepressant, aphrodisiac.
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| styles and sizes. There are now even
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| | Bergamot: Refreshing.
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| wickless candles and aroma wax melts for
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| | Sandalwood: Calming, balancing,
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| those that aren't fond of traditional
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| | uplifting.
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| flame candles. One recommendation is to
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| | Eucalyptus: Anti-inflammatory,
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| use aromatherapy candles made with soy
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| | stimulant.
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| wax. Soy is known for its cleaner burn
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| | Tea Tree: Antiseptic, insecticide,
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| and increased scent throw.
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| | stimulant.
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| Room and linen sprays are an effective
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| | Basil: antiseptic, uplifting,
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| way to experience the benefits of
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| | stimulating.
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| aromatherapy. Used on bedding, it can be
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| | Geranium: Comforting, healing.
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| a particularly effective aid to induce
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| | Ylang Ylang: Relaxing, stimulating.
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| sleep.
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| | Remember that aromatherapy is not meant
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| Bath products containing essential oils
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| | to treat any kind of medical condition
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| are nice because the fragrance goes with
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| | but to compliment medical treatment by
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| you throughout the day. You can use
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| | aiding in the emotional well being of the
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| essential oil infused soaps and bath
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| | patient. While some oils have antiseptic
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| salts. Lotions are a great way to spread
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| | qualities, it is always important to seek
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| scent on your body as well.
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| | medical advice in the event of an injury.
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| Diffusers and incense are another way of
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| | Please see your doctor is you have
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| using essential oils to scent the air
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| | health concerns.
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| around you. Incense comes in may
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| | If you are pregnant, please make sure
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| different forms, including sticks, cones,
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| | that any essential oil or blend you use
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| powder, charcoal and others. Charcoal
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| | is safe. Check with a qualified
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| incense doesn't smoke as much as
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| | aromatherapy practitioner in your area.
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| traditional types in incense. Diffusers
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| | With so many different ways to use it,
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| are rapidly growing in popularity and are
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| | aromatherapy is an easy way to enhance
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| readily available, also in several
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| | your moods. Have fun experimenting with
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| different styles.
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| | the different applications and oils and
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| However you choose to implement
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| | experience the benefits for yourself.
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| aromatherapy into your life, be sure to
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| | Always remember to pamper yourself...you
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| research the particular benefits of an
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| | deserve it!!!
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| oil before using it. In other words,
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