Seniorgiri Counter the Loneliness Yourself.

Seniorgiri Series: Hobbies Holistic Healing Aromatherapy

By Shobha Mathur Shobham@yahoo.com

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THIS IS HOBBY HELP SERIES FOR SENIORS.

I am compiling a series of things to do - what to do to counter loneliness, in addition, how to go about it. The book about Healing 2 became too big. As it is inconvenient to upload and download big files, I have arranged the info in different files for each system Learn to Heal Part 1 Covers Energy healing, Auras, Chakras, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Islamic and Christian Healing. All of which need no or light touch. This second group also uses Energy to heal, but this needs some touching or body manipulation. There are eight systems covered: 1. Acupressure 2. Aromatherapy 3. Crystal Therapy 4. Magnet Therapy 5. Music Therapy 6. Self massage 7. Sujok 8. Taichi and qigong There is a separate book for each. This one is about Aromatherapy. I have tested all the links mentioned. As on May 2010, all links are secure, correct and working. You should look for more as you surf. You may find many that will suit to your needs. This is just a first step.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you like.

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Aromatherapy
Introduction We are all aware of Smells, both good - aromas and fragrances and bad stenches and stinks. Smells act powerfully on the memory area of the brain. They evoke memories of things, people or places and remind us of related emotions. Smells are tiny molecules of liquid that float through the air. When inhaled, these molecules are absorbed in the blood and taken to the limbic system. Limbic system is the olfactory area of the brain and deals with a person's basic drives like hunger, thirst, memories, intuition, sleep, emotion and the like. Smells have been used in our lives to enhance our awareness. In devotional places there are incense sticks used to calm mind and aid meditation. Various fragrances were used for sensual pleasures and enhancing beauty. Smell of mangoes, spices makes mouth water. Smell of disinfectants reminds us of hospitals or Doctors. Aromatherapy has taken this concept to a logical inference and claim that we can control memories and emotions by using particular aromas. Experiments are being conducted for Alzheimer and Depression alleviation.

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Aromatherapy is the art of using special aromatic Essential oils and other fragrances for healing purposes. It is one of the fastest growing Alternate holistic therapies. It is used for the pain relief, skin care, easing of tension and weariness and revitalizing the entire body. Aromatherapy is gaining general acceptance. . In Japan, aroma systems are being incorporating into new buildings. In one such treatment, the scent of lavender and rosemary is diffused in the customer area to soothe waiting customers, while the perfumes from lemon and eucalyptus are used in the bank teller counters to keep the staff alert.

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History
Aromatherapy had been around for nearly 6000 years. The Greeks, Romans, Indians, Chinese and ancient Egyptians all used fragrances and fragrant oils. They were used more for beauty and personal care than for medicinal purposes. The Egyptians used fragrant oils for embalming their dead nearly 6000 years ago. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used aromatic fumigations to rid Athens of the plague. There is a French Connection to the modern avatar of aromatherapy. In 1930 French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse invented the term aromatherapy for the curative use of essential oils. He was fascinated by the benefits of lavender oil which healed his burned hand without scars. He started investigating the effect of other essential oils for healing and other benefits. During world war II, the French army surgeon Dr. Jean Valnet used essential oils as antiseptics. Later, Madame Marguerite Maury started prescribing essential oils as remedy for her patients- by massage or by inhalation.

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What are essential oils

Essential oils are distilled from plants. They are the most potent concentrated essence of different parts of the plant- flowers, fruits, leaves, spices, roots, and bark. They are chemically complex, vary fragrant and volatile matter. Volatile means they evaporate very fast. These three qualities complexity, fragrance and volatility differ from plant to plant and even from part to part of the same plant. Though it is a specific product, the term Essential Oils loosely covers all kinds of aromatic products. For extraction some knowledge of Chemistry and its methods is needed. Steam distillation, Solvent extraction and cold expression are some of the methods used for drawing out the essences. All these oils are complex compounds. Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen are their basic building blocks. There are about 150 essential oils. There are now synthetic ones also available as there is no standardization yet in the field.

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Uses for Essential oils

Essential oils are used in a variety of ways : Anti-viral, antiseptic, bactericidal - lemon, pine, frankincense, peppermint, sandalwood. Fungicidal, sedating, and very aromatically pleasing Clary sage, lavender. Sedating and antiseptic - lemongrass, citronella, Ease congestion, aid flow of mucus, can be toxic - fennel, hyssop, sage, eucalyptus. Anti anxiety- rosewood, geranium, rose, lavender. Bactericidal and strongly stimulating, can be highly irritating to the skin- clove, thyme, oregano, cinnamon. Expectorant and bactericidal rosemary, ginger Anti-inflammatory- clove, cinnamon, sage, eucalyptus, black cumin and bay leaf. Antispasmodic - catnip, lavender and New Zealand tea tree oils.

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Essential Oils are Different from other vegetable Oils

Essential oils and fatty/vegetable oils are two completely different types of oils. The main verifiable difference is that the essential oils are volatile -they evaporate quickly when exposed to air. They are used for medicinal or healing purposes and are not always edible. They should not be used indiscriminately as they can actually be toxic. Vegetable oils are always edible. Essential oils are soluble in fatty/vegetable oils. Hence, in Aromatherapy, fatty/vegetable oils are called carrier oils. Very strong and potent Essential oils are diluted with these carrier oils to make them safe for use. Main carrier oils are sunflower, almond, and jojoba. Carrier oils are nourishing and easily absorbed by the skin by massage. When mixed with essential oils they carry the healing effect gently. Essential oils can be mixed with other essential or career oils for specific purposes. Many recipes are available for various ailments.

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How it works
Aromatherapy works when essential oils enter the body by absorption and inhalation through the pores of the skin. The oil can be inhaled or massaged at different points of body. Once diluted essential oil is applied directly to the skin it is completely absorbed and penetrates deeply into the tissues, interstitial fluid and bloodstream reaching the targeted part. Different oils have varying rates of absorption, between 20 and 120 minutes.

There are three Modes of application

Direct inhalation:

For respiratory decongestion, expectoration as well as psychological effects

Aerial diffusion:

For environmental fragrance or aerial disinfection

Direct application on skin :

General massage, baths, compresses, therapeutic skin care.

Inhalation
Simply inhaling an essential ensures immediate mental response and helps quick absorption in the bloodstream. The olfactory membrane is the only place in the human body where the central nervous system is in direct contact with the environment.

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When an olfactory cell is stimulated, an impulse travels along the olfactory nerve to the brain where memory, hunger, sexual response or emotion is evoked. The Two methods of inhalation are: simple inhalation, diffusion Inhalation 1. Simple inhalation. Open the bottle, keep it 6-8 inches under your nose and blow the aroma towards your nose with your other hand. Do not touch or breathe directly on the opening of the bottle. 2. Place a drop of undiluted oil in your hand. Rub hands together and cup them over your nose. Take a deep breathe and check out your response. If you feel relaxed and content, repeat. 3. Steam inhalation. Mix few drops of essential oil in boiling water and inhale the fragrance with the steam. Works well with stuffed noses, coughs and colds. 4. Add five drops of an essential oil to a hanky or tissue and carry with you throughout the day. Or place under your pillow case to ease you into sleep.

Diffusion
This is when essential oils are dispersed in the air to be inhaled. It is also used for anti fungal and anti bacterial activities. Diffusion is done by special devices called diffusers. There are several kinds. Basically these are some kind of containers where oil is placed and it is dispersed in the air by candle or electric heat , or fan to vaporize it.

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They are very pretty and make ideal room decorations. They are also good gifts. Today Aromatherapy Diffusers are multi purpose machines and can be used as Humidifier, Atomizer, or Air purifier. Caution : Keep all types of diffusers out of the reach of children and pets!

Diffusion With Items Already in Your Household

Simple Tissue Diffusion

Place 3-4 drops of essential oil on a tissue or cotton ball. Keep in an open container. Slowly aroma fills the room.
Steam Diffusion

Boil 2 cups of water. Pour the water into a bowl and add up to 10 drops of oil to the water. The steam will heat the oils and cause them to evaporate quickly into the room.
Candle Diffusion

Light a candle and let it burn for about 5 minutes. Stub the flame. Place 1 drop of essential oil in the melted wax (not on the wick!) and then relight the candle. Caution: Essential oils are flammable, so great care must be used. The aroma is not long-lasting. The heat may alter or destroy certain components of the oils so the therapeutic benefit may not be very good.

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Diffusers and Diffusion Products

The general descriptions below are about the different products that are available. Many companies are making them. Always check the specifications, requirements and safety comments supplied with the particular product

Clay Pot Diffusers

Clay pots are small terra-cotta pots. A clay pot diffuser has an opening for adding essential oils. All you do is add essential oils to the diffuser and let the essential oils evaporate and diffuse naturally into the space around you.

www.stressdynamics.com/browseproducts/ The intensity of the aroma depends on the amount of essential oil in the clay pot. Clay pot diffusers are inexpensive, easy to use, and do not require electricity or batteries.

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Atomizers
Atomizers use a small pump and specialized glass to disperse the aroma in the air in a fine mist. This works very fast.

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Tea Light Diffusers

Many people use these in the beginning. They are made of many materials, clay, ceramic, glass, soapstone, metals.

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They have a bowl on top and a place for the candle under it. Add water to the bowl, and several drops of essential oil. Light the candle and you will soon have diffusion into the air. The tea light candle usually lasts about 2-3 hours.

Caution - - Never leave a lit candle unattended, and never allow the diffuser to burn dry. This will result in the glass cracking and creates a potential fire hazard. If the bowl should go completely dry, DO NOT put more water or oils in until it has completely cooled.

Fan Diffusers
These use a fan to diffuse the oils through cool air evaporation. Essential oils are placed onto a disposable absorbent pad or into a tray.

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http://www.dreamingearth.com/uploads/FanFuser200.jpg The pad or tray is placed into the unit and then powered on. The fan then blows air across this pad or tray and carries the aroma throughout the room.

Electric Heat Diffusers

Similar to a fan diffuser, heat diffusers use heat and a fan to gently heat the oil and disperse the aroma into a room. These work on the similar principle as for anti mosquito mat machines.

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Nebulizers
A nebulizer is an ingenious device that breaks essential oils into separate molecules before diffusion. These tiny molecules are more readily absorbed by the lungs and thus have greater therapeutic value.

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Notes
When you use a diffuser for extended periods of time, you get used to the aroma and may not notice it. Try to move out and come back after some time and you will feel it again. Remember little is more and do not use oils excessively. If at any time while using an essential oil should you develop nausea, vomiting, headache or other ill feeling you might have over done it. Just get some fresh air for a while and remember not to use so much the next time. Do not use diffusion for extended periods. best results are obtained if the diffusion is for a few minutes every few hours. For safety reasons we recommend that you do not using a heat source diffuser around pet, children, or the elderly.

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Aromatherapy through Skin Application

The aromatherapy oil is applied directly to the skin through ointments, lotions, and creams. Using massage and compresses the oils are absorbed in the skin through the blood stream. The time of absorption could be between 20 to 70 minutes. Places of direct application are: reflex zones, pulse points, Chakras and the whole body.

Reflex Zones
Reflex zones are areas on the skin that connect particular parts of the physical body to organs and emotions.

They have similar theories as reflexology , Sujok and Acupressure regarding pressure points.

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Pulse Points
Pulse points are found where a major artery runs close to the surface of the skin. They literally mean the point where the pulse can be checked! Wrists or behind the ear are two main points. You may either apply single oil, like lavender or sandalwood, or a unique blend of your own

Chakras
Charkas are the spinning vortexes of energy that take in and emit energy. The mental, spiritual and emotional systems of the body are said to be in balance when all the 7 chakras spin evenly.

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Techniques of applications
Massage:
This is the most used technique. For massage, essential oils are mixed with a vegetable carrier oil, usually wheat germ, avocado, olive, safflower, grape seed, or Soya bean oil. A ratio that is commonly recommended is 2.55% essential oil to 9597.5% carrier oil.

It improves health by acting directly on the bodys muscular, nervous, circulatory, immune systems and Chakras. Massage therapy is aimed to: Develop and maintain your physical function Relax tense muscles. Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain Improve circulation and immune system functionality. Reduce stress. Relax the mind

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Improve blood flow Increase overall feeling of well-being After the massage drink lots of water - This helps the body flush the toxins that were released during the massage.

Full-body baths:
The essential oil is added to a tubful of warm (but not hot) water . The dosage of essential oil is usually 510 drops per bath. There are recipes for making your personalized soap, body lotion, shampoo and conditioners.

Hand or foot baths:

These are used to treat arthritis or skin disorders of the hands or feet as well as sore muscles. The hands or feet are soaked for 1015 minutes in a basin of warm water to which 57 drops of essential oil have been added.

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Compresses
Aromatherapy compresses are used to treat wounds, sprains, bruises, sore muscles, menstrual cramps, and respiratory congestion. Both hot and cold compresses are effective at relieving pain and swelling, and reducing inflammation. Hot compresses are used to treat painful joints from arthritis to chronic backache to toothache and earache. These are made by soaking four or five layers of cotton cloth in a solution of water and essential oil or bath salts. Hot water is used for hot compress and cold water for cold compress. Wring out the cloth so that it is moist but not wet, and apply to the affected part of the body. The compress is then covered with a layer of plastic wrap, followed by a pre-warmed towel, and kept in place for one or two hours. A hot compress improves the circulation, cleanses your body and opens the body pores. It will also provide relief to muscles and neck. Cold compress helps in relieving itching, inflammation, and swelling of the body. Oils to use: Though there are more than 100 essential oils available today, the following oils are used most frequently for making aromatherapy compresses: Eucalyptus: helps in sunburn, muscular cramps and headaches Ginger: good for muscle pain and cold Chamomile: effective for sunburn, cramps, headaches and rashes Lavender: treats anxiety, bruises, migraine, burns and rashes

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Aromatic salves:
Salves are made by melting together 1 1/4 cup of vegetable oil and 1 oz of beeswax in a double boiler over medium heat, and adding the desired combination of essential oils.

Internal use:
Though it is not a usual practice to take these oils internally, some essential oils such as oil of peppermint and cinnamon can be used to make teas or mouthwashes, or mixed with a glass of honey and water. The dose depends on the oil, but a physician, naturopaths, or other practitioner should be consulted.

Other Benefits
Essential oils are used in other applications too. They can be used in household and laundry cleaners. Some oils act as a natural insect repellent and pesticide. Citronella candles during the summer keep mosquitoes away. Add five drops to a cotton ball and place in drawers and linen closets to keep away insects.

Preparation of Recipes
Always use fresh oils and oil mixtures for best results. Both essential oils and vegetable carrier oils deteriorate over time and should not be kept longer than one or two months. Thus, it is best to mix only small quantities of massage oils or salves at any one time.

Aftercare
Apart from some rest after a massage no particular aftercare is needed. You should drink plenty of water after massages to flush out the toxins released in the body.
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Aromatherapy should normally bring in a sense of relaxation, relief from stress, and improved well-being. But in certain cases it can also result in skin irritations or some allergic reactions to essential oils. In such cases the treatment should be stopped immediately. Traumatic memories may be triggered associated with specific smells.

Care of Essential Oils:

Essential oils can last up to seven years with proper care. Keep them out of the sun and tightly secured. Store in a cool dry place.

Selection And Purchase

Undiluted essential oils for aromatherapy are termed therapeutic grade. But so far there is no standardization or regulation for them. Hence there are many devious characters that mix synthetic chemicals and sell them as essential oils. If you are going in for a long stint, it is better to educate your nose to recognize the difference. Or go through reputed and established concerns. Price Oils fluctuate in price based on the amount of the harvest, the country of origin, the type of extraction used (steam distillation, CO2 extract), and popularity. Indian Sandalwood is more desired than Australian Sandalwood ,based upon the aroma, and is twice as costly. Organic and wild harvested essential oils also tend to be more expensive.

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Many times oils are extracted, by whatever form, then repressed or thinned with a carrier of alcohol or some such matter. This lowers the quality of the healing properties of the oils as well as the price.

Facts on Healing Ailments with Aromatherapy

While aromatherapy is not a miracle cure for serious emotional issues, the use of essential oils can assist with individual emotional issues. All oils do not provide the same advantage to all people. Past memories linked with particular aromas have a positive or negative effect. Choose fragrances that you distinctly like. Medical researchers expect it could cure memory disorders and Alzheimer's disease someday. It is seen that aromatherapy oils are very strong and influence our basic emotions, hormonal balances and even our survival mechanisms by affecting various areas of our brain.

This is not a substitute for regular healing methods but a compliment to them.

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Safety concerns
Remember that essential oils are really chemicals natural or otherwise and they can cause reactions in some people. Take normal commonsense precautions to be safe.

Safety tips
Read about an essential oil before applying it. Never take essential oils internally. Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should be diluted with carrier oils before applying them to the skin. Follow recipes for applications. Have a recipe diluted further when using with children. Do not use with infants. Do not apply citrus essential oils, especially Bergamot before direct exposure to the sun. These essential oils increase photosensitivity. Essential oils are not soluble in water. Make sure you dilute or fully disperse them when using water as a base. Essential oils can cause a prickly, irritating sensation to the skin. Do not rub water on the area. This will cause the oil and irritation to spread. Apply any vegetable/ carrier oil to the area instead. This will absorb the essential oil and ease the irritation instantly. Keep essential oils away from your eyes. Keep essential oils out of the reach of children and animals. If skin irritation occurs or an allergic reaction occurs with any essential oil or product with essential oils in it, discontinue.
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Essential oils should not replace proper health care. If you are under medical supervision consult with your healthcare provider before using essential oils. While using candles for diffusion , keep in a steady place and away from children, pets and elderly. When using new oil for the first time, do a skin patch test on a small area of skin. Place a small amount of the diluted essential oil on the inside of elbow and apply a bandage. Wait 24 hours for any form of reaction. Even if a particular essential oil is not known to cause irritation, do the test. The reaction of oils can differ from person to person. Use the smallest amount of essential oils that will get the job done. If one drop will get the job done, don't use two drops. Some essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy or by those with asthma, epilepsy, or with other health conditions. Not all essential oils are suitable for use in aromatherapy. Wormwood, pennyroyal, onion, camphor, horseradish, wintergreen, rue, bitter almond and sassafras are some of the essential oils that should only be used by qualified aromatherapy practitioners. Keep children away from essential oils. Many essential oils such as citrus oils can smell like they are safe to drink- they are NOT. Treat the oils like toxic medicines. Essential oils are flammable. Keep them out of the way of fire hazards.

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Results of Clinical Studies for problems resolved by Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is particularly effective for stress, anxiety, and psychosomatic induced problems, muscular and rheumatic pains, digestive disorders and women's problems, such as PMS, menopausal complaints and postnatal depression. Here is a summary of the results from clinical studies: Source: Holistic Online http://holisticonline.com/Aromatherapy/aroma_benefits.htm

Aromatherapy for Behavior

Significant evidence exists that fragrant compounds and aromatherapy have a profound effect on our mind and behavior. Animal studies have found that hyper excited mice (after consuming a large quantity of caffeine) were calmed by the aroma of lavender, sandalwood, and other oils sprayed into their cages. The same mice were found to become very irritable when exposed to the aroma of orange thymol, and some other substances. These oils were all detected in their bloodstream after about an hour.

Aromatherapy for Sleep

In a study reported in the British Medical Journal Lancet, elderly patients slept "like babies" when a lavender aroma was wafted into their bedrooms at night. These patients had complained of difficulty falling asleep and had to take sleeping pills to get sleep prior to the aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy for Postpartum discomfort

In a double blind study, 635 women applied lavender oil to their perineal area (part of the body between the vagina and the rectum) after child birth. The women reported a distinct improvement between the third and fifth day. (The discomfort is the worst during this time for patients in the control group.)
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Aromatherapy for Colds

It has been well established that chicken soup is good for cold (both historically and scientifically). Studies were conducted to find out whether the effect was due to the action of the hot steam on the lining of the nostrils or whether the aroma of the chicken soup has anything to do with it. The results indicated that chicken soup was more effective than the steam indicating the effectiveness of the aroma.

Aromatherapy for Stress

In a study conducted at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York, patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reported 63 percent less claustrophobic after getting exposed to the aroma of vanilla. There was no change in their heart rate. Obviously, the aroma reduced their anxiety probably by the pleasant memories evoked by the vanilla aroma or by some other physiological response. In another study, 122 patients who were in an intensive care unit, reported feeling much better when aromatherapy was administered with the oil of lavender (compared to when they were simply given a massage or allowed to rest.) No changes in the patients who were given aromatherapy were observed in the blood pressure, respiration, or heart rate. Japanese have reported fewer mistakes by keypunch operators when exposed to fragrance.

Aromatherapy and Male Sexual Response

Circulation to the male sexual organ was found to have improved substantially by treatment with licorice or lavender with pumpkin pie. Doughnut with black licorice was also very effective. Men who are considered the most sexually active responded well to lavender, cola, and oriental spice; older males preferred the fragrance of vanilla. These studies prove that aromatherapy is an effective therapy for the treatment of male impotence from the blood vessel disease or from psychogenic factors.

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Aromatherapy certification
If you are planning to become an aroma therapist, a number of schools offer aromatherapy certification. Before you choose a school though, it's essential to understand what is meant by "certification." There is no standardized certification for aromatherapy in the USA. A practitioner who has aromatherapy certification has completed a course of study that granted him a certificate of completion. Since there's no standardized curriculum either, there's no way to know what this "certification" means. This lack of standardization is a problem for professionals. Because there is no core knowledge, it's difficult do the research necessary to build a body of knowledge for aromatherapy. The lack of standardization is a problem for the public, too, because they have no way to evaluate what aroma therapists do. With no standardized curriculum, and no core body of knowledge, anybody with a scented candle can claim to be an aroma therapist. Unfortunately, that's usually what happens. If you decide to pursue aromatherapy as a career, compare and evaluate several schools that offer aromatherapy certification. Compare their curricula against the standards approved by the National Association of Holistic Aroma therapists. Make sure you understand what your state laws allow or prohibit.

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Aromatherapy Certification Curriculum should include the following : Introduction to Aromatherapy Anatomy and Physiology Aroma-Chemistry and Botany Distilling and other methods for extraction of oils Knowledge about oils and their properties Blending Techniques Pressure Points and Body Systems Scent Therapy Safety Procedures It is getting increasingly popular even in normal medicinal practices to use some kind of aroma to calm or de stress patients. I have given links for classes and more information for the interested.

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Aromatherapy links
111 Essential Oil and Absolute Profiles
For each profiled oil, you will find information on its botanical name, common method of extraction, oil color, oil consistency, perfumery note, strength of the initial aroma, aromatic description, uses, constituents, and safety information. http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoils/default.asp A.I.D.S. H.I.V. & AROMATHERAPY. http://www.nature-helps.com/agora/aidsanda.htm Aroma Therapy Our mission is to provide free articles for others to learn and benefit from the beautiful art of AROMATHERAPY. http://www.aromatherapyhouse.com/ aromacures http://www.aromacures.com/aromacures-articles/healing-ailmentswith-aromatherapy.htm aromadatabase The information provided from the database is for educational purposes only. http://www.aromadatabase.com/

Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

http://www.essential-oil-recipes.com/aromatherapy-diffusers.html Aromatherapy Portal On our portal it is very convenient, fast and easy for you to find the exact Aromatherapy info you are looking for. http://simplearomatherapy.com/

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Aromatherapy Recipes Free Aromatherapy Information and Recipes for Every One http://myaroma.blogspot.com/ Aromatherapy Resources These aromatherapy free recipes have a variety of purposes, ranging from treatments for relaxation, muscle aches, pains, colds, flu etc. http://healingbodyworks.com/Aromatherapy_Free_Recipe.html aromatherapyheals.com Several articles . http://www.aromatherapyheals.com/ AGORA, The Aromatherapy Global Online Research Archives http://users.erols.com/sisakson/pages/agoindex.htm aromaweb AromaWeb offers over 450 pages of aromatherapy and essential oil articles, essential oil profiles, carrier oil profiles, recipes. http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/wharoma.asp

Essential Oil Safety Information

http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/safety.asp holisticonline.com http://www.holisticonline.com/aromatherapy/aroma_what_is.htm

How to Make a Hot Compress with Aromatherapy

http://www.ehow.com/how_4917640_hot-compressaromatherapy.html mygreataromatherapy.com Many general articles http://mygreataromatherapy.com/category/aromatherapy/aromatherap y-course/
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National Association For Holistic Aromatherapy ( NAHA) We are pleased to announce our new NAHA Online Yellow Pages, which will run concurrently in both Aromatherapy Journal and our website. http://www.naha.org/yellow_pages.htm

Pure Massage
Techniques for massage. http://www.puremassage.co.uk/massage_techniques.asp The Aromatherapy Place Our mission is to provide our visitors with resources to begin practicing Everyday Aromatherapy. Browse our Message Board, and feel free to post your own aromatherapy question. http://www.auroma.com/ The Pleasures of Safe Aromatherapy An online e book with lots of info. http://www.secretsofaromatherapy.com/aromatherapy-bodylotion.html

What Makes Aromatherapy Work?

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Aromatherapy 2.5
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils lists aromatic oils, base oils and indications. List for download. http://www.brothersoft.com/aromatherapy-download-40178.html

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Courses
Free 5 Day Aromatherapy Course Sign Up for our Free Aromatherapy E-course delivered to your email box every day for 5 days. http://www.serenearomatherapy.com/aromatherapyminicourse.html Introduction to Aromatherapy e-Course Welcome to the FREE Beaumont College of Natural Medicine Introduction to Aromatherapy e-Course. It will equip you with the knowledge and skill necessary to treat yourself and your friends and family safely and effectively. This course has been specially designed and written by Denise Whichello Brown. http://www.beaumontcollege.co.uk/cgibin/ww_downloader/download er.cgi Aromahead Online One free basic and some paid courses. http://www.aromahead.com/online-classes Aromatherapy You will learn how it all started, how it developed and how it works. You will also learn treatments for moods and emotions, as well as health and beauty recipes. You will be provided with the tools to start your own very special journey into the fascinating world of plants and essences. http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/17518 Introduction to Essential Oils Learn how to use essential oils in your daily life and make wonderful blends for family and friends! This course will offer you what you need to know to get started in Aromatherapy. http://www.aromahead.com/class/introduction-to-essential-oils

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Aromatherapy Certification Program Online (Online) The Online ACP (Aromatherapy Certification Program) allows students to experience an education with the Aromahead Institute through our exclusive digital curriculum. Through the online textbook and references, access to exclusive videos, case study assignments, and dozens of blending activities, students become professionally qualified in the therapeutic uses of essential oils. Fees $1,500 http://www.aromahead.com/class/aromatherapy-certification-program

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Acknowledgement

The filler Flower graphics used here are from Hellas Multimedia http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/default.htm. The beautiful graphics are free. Graphics from the net are acknowledged at the point. Other clipart are from Microsoft WP Clipart Free Collection. Some graphics are from me.

This e book is by Ms.Shobha Mathur shobham@yahoo.com

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