Welcome to Luna Nites |
|||||
The site dedicated to making the world a HAPPIER, and HEALTHIER place NATURALLY |
|||||
Fragrance Enhances Life... Aromatherapy Defined: Webster defines Aromatherapy as a massage of the body and especially of the face with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits. (The use of oils are documented in hieroglyphics and there are 188 references to oils in he bible. First recorded uses of aromatherapy just after 3000B.C. in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China.) Aromatherapy a not so new way to stay healthy, fit and even improve your love/sex life. This type of therapy uses aroma from various plants, flowers and herbs for healing it works on many levels and can treat emotional as well as physical problems. The science of aromatherapy involves some chemistry, physiology, and even some psychology. When the scent (which carries small molecules of essential oils) which comes from the herb, flower or fruit travels up your nasal passages (Olfactory), and delivered into your brain (Limbic System), then absorbed into your bloodstream where it is metabolized like other nutrients. Holistic aromatherapy follows the principles of holistic medicine as it looks closely at the whole person and takes into consideration the persons emotional self, lifestyle, thinking patterns, joys, and stresses in an effort to heal the whole body so it does not get sick again. A plants scent is produced by oils which are produced by the plants gland. These essential oils which are extracted from the plant using various methods which is used in holistic aromatherapy. If a plant has a scent it has essential oils. Aroma Therapy works like this: Once inhaled the nose gathers information from the aroma (that is released from the plant, flower, or herb), and sends a report to your brain, it bypasses your central nervous system, and the areas of reasoning in the brain to the area called the limbic system (for processing). The limbic system is where our basic survival instincts are controlled. Humans basic survival instincts are listed as; Food, mate, alert to danger (It signals the fight fight response that causes your adrenal glands to provide adrenaline so you can protect yourself.), recognize territory, few survival skills, and maintain the bodies equilibrium. The limbic system also communicates with the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus (which regulate many of the bodies involuntary functions. Such as: appetite, digestion, sexual arousal memory body temp heart beat. The long-term memory section of the brain also benefits from fragrances. Certain scents make you think better and faster wile others work on our emotions like an antidepressant , stimulant or relaxant would. Fragrances have been used also in treating emotional disorders; Through smell receptors to the olfactory bulb. The receptors located in your nasal passageway are able to differentiate odor molecules. One way the receptors can identify the numerous types of molecules is according to its shape (which works as a fingerprint) each aromatic molecule is unique. There are over 30,000 aromatic compounds identified. Some aromas may improve quality of life in people who suffer from these disorders: Fatigue, headaches, food cravings, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and irregular heart beats. Holistic Aromatherapy can be defined as simple natural remedies used to treat minor ailments and conditions such as; A mild headache or sore throat to more serious health problems such as cancer, and herpes. This information is not a substitute for expert medical advice or treatment. For more serious ailments and health issues always make sure you consult your primary care physician. Keep in mind when using a alternative health practitioner he/she should all be in accordance with your regular physician and together they should come up with a treatment plan, and therapies that are right for you. Don't take any chances with your health. |
|||||
PURCHASE AROMATHERAPY AND OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS JOIN NOW (ADULT COMMUNITY-DEALING WITH ADULT ISSUES) |
|||||