The Benefits of Aromatherapy – EverBeautiful by Melody Lesser

This week, EverBeautiful.com welcomes Peter Friis, CEO and Founder of ESSIO, aromatherapy for the shower. Regular readers of EverBeautiful.com know that I’m partial to aromatherapy and especially to Essio. It’s a genius product that turns your shower into a spa with delightfully-scented essential oils that are released when you turn on the shower. I received an ESSIO kit from my daughters for Mother’s Day and it is amazing. It scents the entire bathroom and the oils relax or refresh me, depending on which one I use. Love it! Here, the benefits of aromatherapy, from an expert on the subject …

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Aromatherapy for the Whole You

By Peter Friis, CEO and Founder, ESSIO aromatherapy for the shower

While holistic medicine examines and treats the whole being, allopathic medicine tends to fragment us into bits and pieces, identifying us only by our pathologies.

One way to offset this fragmentation is with essential oils, which work in ways which may be only partially understood by science, but which have a centuries-long legacy reaching back to ancient Egypt, Greece and beyond.

Incorporating essential oils into your daily routine is an easy, natural way to consciously use olfactory cues to affect your mood, energy and attitude.

Early study into the human brain established that our olfactory capacity was held in reflexive structures which linked aroma to deep memory. Read the label on every product. If the label simply says “fragrance,” this means artificial fragrance, and it’s not aromatherapy. Essential oils interact with our bodies on a subtle neurological level, while synthetic fragrances are potentially irritating and toxic.

THREE WAYS TO ENJOY ESSENTIAL OILS

SPRAY : Add a few (3 – 5 ) drops of essential oils to a small, travel-size spray bottle containing purified water. Blend your own custom-combinations of oils for layered effects. Mist around your living area, cubicle, car, pillowcase at home.

COMPRESS: Add a few drops of essential oils to a clean, folded white cloth. Keep it in your pocket or handbag, and take a deep whiff as needed. Place these instant sachets in drawers and cupboards to keep linens fresh—and skip the synthetic fabric scents.

IN THE BATH: Enjoy essential oils in an aromatherapy diffuser when you shower, and in a warm tub.

QUICK GUIDE TO THE BENEFITS OF A FEW POPULAR AROMATHERAPY OILS

Each essential oil possesses specific qualities. Many folk remedies integrate the use of essential oils in traditions which have been passed on for centuries. Check out these general guidelines, then experiment and see what works for you:

PEPPERMINT: Sharp, spicy. Try it when you need to organize your thoughts, study, concentrate or memorize. The “mint” relates to the word “menthe”, meaning mind, and Peppermint has been demonstrated to aid in recall. Peppermint also is linked to reducing the perception of pain.

CITRUS (Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit): Stimulating and energizing. Universally regarded as a mood-elevator. When storm clouds gather, surround yourself with the smell of sunshine. Lemongrass, though not technically a citrus, produces similar effects.

LAVENDER: Soothing, calming, peaceful. This is perhaps the most popular and most familiar essential oil. Lavender’s name relates to the Latin for bath (as in lavatory), and has been used for centuries across continents to cleanse and calm. Floral, yet earthy and not too sweet.

CINNAMON: Instant cozy. Imparts a warming glow, like the bright windows of a snug house on a cold, snowy night or the smell of cookies in the oven. When you need a sense of comfort, breathe in Cinnamon for a snuggly feeling. Especially good for making up after a squabble.

EUCALYPTUS: Yes, this lush, menthol aroma is the one we associate with cough-drops. Refreshing when you are congested with a cold-bug or allergies, many aromatherapists also believe that the aroma of Eucalyptus is good for metaphorically “clearing the air” when there is tension or conflict.

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