What is an aromatherapy treatment?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants (flowers, herbs, or trees) as therapy to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being (see Question 1). They can help with nausea, fatigue, anxiety, low mood or pain. Aromatherapy can be combined with gentle massage, even if just a small area of your body is massaged, such as your hands or feet. Aromatherapy oils can also be given in an individual inhaler, called an aroma stick.To maximise the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy oils used during treatment at Spa & Massage, clients are advised to wait before showering. Allowing the oils to remain on the skin for at least one to two hours can enhance absorption and extend the benefits.One study found that bergamot, lavender, and lemon essential oils are particularly therapeutic. Using your sense of smell, they prompt your brain to release serotonin and dopamine.
What are the main benefits of aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy may help you manage stress, anxiety and other health issues that affect your daily life. Many people choose aromatherapy because it: Uses natural, plant-based products. Can be tailored to your preferences (for example, the specific scents you enjoy). Clinical aromatherapy can be beneficial for symptom management for pain, nausea, vomiting, preoperative anxiety, critical care, well-being, anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, respiratory, dementia, and oncology.
Is aromatherapy good or bad?
Used safely, aromatherapy can help children (and adults) feel calmer and sleep better. It can also help to reduce the perception of nausea, discomfort and pain. Used improperly, though, the essential oils of aromatherapy can be harmful and even dangerous. Aromatherapy massage Used on its own, concentrated essential oils can cause severe skin damage. Some cancer treatments can make the skin more sensitive. Your therapist will dilute the essential oils.
How powerful is aromatherapy?
The ability of essential oils to influence this part of the brain is what makes aromatherapy such a powerful tool in promoting relaxation, emotional stability, and physical healing. Stress Reduction: One of the most well-documented benefits of aromatherapy is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Dr. Ko: “The smell of lavender is familiar and calming to many, and it’s also the moststudied essential oil. Lavender interacts with the neurotransmitter GABA to help quiet the mind and the nervous system. Studies show that lavender oil can improve sleep quality and increase time spent in deep, slow-wave sleep.