| Aromatherapy Benefits can sometimes be helpful in a | | | | - Rosemary |
| mild, gentle way in reducing stress, helping with mood, | | | | - Peppermint |
| improving alertness, or helping to relax or induce sleep. | | | | - And mixed with carrier oils such as Almond, Apricot |
| However, one has to be sensitive to aromatherapy | | | | and Jojoba oils |
| essential oil treatment, and not too many people may | | | | Aromatherapy benefits significantly decreased both |
| be sensitive enough to notice a clear benefit. | | | | the pain score and the depression score of the |
| Aromatherapy Used for Alertness And Energy | | | | experimental group compared with the control group. |
| Researchers from West Virginia have found that | | | | Findings suggested that aromatherapy benefits can be |
| getting a whiff of pleasant odors periodically while | | | | useful for patients suffering from these conditions. For |
| driving increases alertness, reduces fatigue, and even | | | | more info see on Aromatherapy Treatment. |
| lowers drivers' anxiety and frustration. By stimulating | | | | Benefits to Cancer Patients |
| the nervous system, peppermint and cinnamon odors | | | | Fatigue is one of the most distressful symptoms |
| enhance motivation and performance, increase | | | | described in patients with advanced cancer. Patients |
| alertness, and decrease fatigue among athletes and | | | | received aromatherapy that was accompanied with |
| clerical office workers. The effects of these odors on | | | | foot soak in warm water containing lavender essential |
| drivers, researchers had 25 college undergrads sniff | | | | oil for 3 minutes, followed by reflexology treatment |
| peppermint, cinnamon, or a non-odor control for 30 | | | | with jojoba oil containing lavender. Combined modality |
| seconds every 15 minutes during simulated driving | | | | treatment consisting of aromatherapy, foot soak, and |
| conditions. We all know that driving can be stressful | | | | reflexology appears to be effective for alleviating |
| and these findings were extremely informational and | | | | fatigue in terminally ill cancer patients. |
| interesting. As time goes on there are numerous | | | | It is obvious that the benefits of aromatherapy are |
| aromatherapy benefits. | | | | now being found to be better for us in mind, body and |
| Essential Oils Used | | | | health. As the research continues to evolve and more |
| There was a study done to investigate aromatherapy | | | | proof is found the market will continue to grow, not |
| benefits and not just limited to enjoying nice scents. | | | | only for consumers but also for the medical industry. |
| This study was done to test the effects on patients | | | | The doctors of Holistic Medicine were already trying to |
| with depression, arthritis and pain. The essential oils | | | | let us know of these benefits but many people did not |
| used for this study were; | | | | believe what they were conveying to us. Now people |
| - Lavender | | | | are starting to reap the benefits of aromatherapy and |
| - Marjoram | | | | pay more attention to what others have to say. |
| - Eucalyptus | | | | |