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| Copyright 2006 Michael J. Barry |
| What Is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is an ancient form of healing and has been used as a natural healing therapy throughout the ages. The uniqueness of Aromatherapy is attributed to pure essential oils derived from plants, flowers, trees, herbs and resins used to balance the body, mind and spirit, in massage, inhalations and other methods. These essential oils are very complex, powerful and effective as indicated by the traditional belief of the presence of the actual life force of the plant in the oils. The effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage is due to the ready absorption of these oils in the body through the skin. These oils have been proven, on average, to take only two hours to totally absorbed into the body and remain in the system for several hours before being eliminated. In addition to direct physical benefits, the aroma of the oils stimulates the brains limbic system (via the olfactory nerve) and alters emotional and mental behavior. In today’s environment of stress-related ailments caused by environment, financial problems and/or personal difficulties, an increasing number of people are finding physical mental, and spiritual relief through the use of Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy and Massage can be complements to conventional medicine and do not replace the family physician or the necessary medications or surgery one may require at certain times. They are a way of allowing the person to assume more responsibility for his/her own body, health and well-being. |
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