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Aromatherapy means many things to Chinese people, in both religious ceremonies and everyday life. In fact, aromatherapy is central to many civilizations and has been so for several thousand years. Aromatherapy has thus come into the western world through many sources and has become very popular. The combination of traditional therapy and essence of modern medicine is a new trend in medicine today that has the objective of providing a holistic approach to patient care.

With diseases today, medications are often misused or abused. The use of aromatherapy offers a safe and healthy alternative. According to ancient medical books, dependent on the type of plants, aromatherapy has the ability to improve respiratory (getting rid of chills, clearing the nose, and protecting the breathing passages), reduce inflammation in our body system, relieve stress, relieve internal heat, allow detoxification (to protect the liver and gall bladder), relieve menstrual discomfort, and invigorating and restoring our constitution. It is also stated that diffusion of essential oils could clean the air, reducing toxics and bacteria. Aromatherapy could thus enhance the quality of our life.

According to WHO statistics, chronic depression is one of the most prevalent modern illnesses. The light, delicate aroma of natural essential oils could bring about peaceful relaxation of the mind and body, thoroughly relieving nervousness and stress. Aromatherapy could help us enhance our health and thus enable us to better enjoy our life.

If you wish to know more about our aromatherapy products or the application of DIY (do it yourself) meridian massages, feel free to contact us for more information. Other resource articles are included below for your reference.
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The Benefits Of Aromatherapy: M. D. Anderson Teaches How To To Soothe And Heal
Medical News Today
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/50591.php

The article describes how the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston uses aromatherapy to help the patients. Many might be surprised to learn the science behind it. It shares the characteristics of some essential oils and what to look out for in the use of aromatherapy. It also advises users that essential oils from a bath or general store may be of questionable quality, thus to shop for oils in a specialty store.

Aromatherapy is stated to have the following benefits:
  • Relieve the physical pain and discomfort caused by fibromyalgia
  • Boost ability of immune system to fight off infection
  • Stimulate lymphatic drainage
  • Have antibacterial properties
  • Manage anxiety and nausea
  • Helping with sleep, general relaxation, memory and attention

Alternative Health: Benefits of Aromatherapy
Essortment
http://www.essortment.com/family/healthbenefits_skom.htm"

A brief article that illustrates some of the benefits of aromatherapy, the types of aromatherapy, and some of the common essential oils used in aromatherapy. Examples listed for the latter include:
  • Eucalyptus: commonly known for treatment of sore throat, cough, and cold
  • Lavender: commonly used to treat depression, insomnia, menstrual cramps, burns, insect bites, and nervousness
  • Sandalwood: commonly used to treat dry skin and acne; also used to reduce stress and anxiety

Clean Air Scents: Purify Yourself And Your Home With Tacy Apostolik
New Life Journal, Apr-May 2005
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KWZ/is_5_6/ai_n13664936

This article illustrates the potential health benefits of regular exposure to plant fragrance emitted by therapeutic-grade essential oils. The concentration of essential oil needs to be of certain percentages in order for it to be considered to have therapeutic effects.

The diffusion of these essential oils can purify the air by removing unwanted odours, metallic particles, and other toxins. They are known to reduce mold and destroy bacteria and viruses in the air. Diffusing essential oils can increase oxygen levels to the brain, thereby improving mental clarity, relieving headaches, and even helping to balance hormone levels. The oils produce negative ions in the air and through tests have been found to contain the highest levels of antioxidants known. Essential oils have a bioelectrical frequency many times greater than the human body. Inhaling these energetic oils can significantly boost your immune system by increasing your body's own bioelectrical frequencies.

Aromatherapy Massage Confers Health Benefits
Massage Magazine
http://www.massagemag.com/Magazine/2005/issue118/research118.4.php

Massage that includes the application of fragrant essential oils reduces anxiety and stress and is beneficial to the immune system. The article describes the research carried out and the positive results achieved with aromatherapy massage.

Source used for article taken from: Department of Microbiology, Department of Psychiatry and Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Japan; Graduate School of Science for Human Services, Ritsumeikan University Japan; and Department of Research and Development, Hyper Plants Co., Ltd Japan. Originally published in Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2005 Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 179-184.


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