Aromatherapy is a way to improve the quality of life on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
Aromatherapy is already a part of our lives, although we may not have associated the name with the experience. Everyone has emotional responses both pleasant and unpleasant, to certain scents.
The idea behind aromatherapy is, first to find the scents, unique for each individual, that enhance positive sensory feelings and emotions; and then to introduce those scents into our everyday life to enhance well-being.
Natural scents keep us connected to the earth sparking memories and emotions.
The pure intelligence of essential oils may be the only tool that can reach into the deep recesses of our brain, cross over the chemical barriers and open the hidden channels of our minds, allowing access to greater knowledge and discernment in reaching our potential.
We want to raise our frequency so we can heal ourselves and then help other heal themselves.
Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation. Essential oils, because of their fragrance and volatility, have been reported to help create greater spiritual, physical and emotional harmony when inhaled.
The olfactory, that part of our nose responsible for odor detection, sends impulses created by various odors to the amygdala, which is the memory center of our brain for fear and trauma. It was only discovered in 1989 that the amygdala plays a major role in the storing and releasing of emotional trauma, and only odor or fragrance stimulation has a profound affect in triggering a response with this gland. Fragrance is one of man's greatest enjoyments, bringing back memories of past experiences and creating a feeling of security, grounding, and well-being. Dr. Joseph Ledoux, of New York Medical University, feels that this could be a major break-through in releasing emotional trauma.
Aromatherapy is an ancient art begun in Egypt 5000 years ago. Aromatherapy is even documented many places in the Bible. Aromatherapy is the natural method to care for mind, body and soul using pure essential oils. These oils are extracted from natural botanicals (flowers, trees, herbs, and plants) and are used to calm, balance, and rejuvenate us. Our sense of smell has the longest recall of all the senses yet it is the most under appreciated sense.
The sense of smell affects:
Our emotions and memory (the Limbic System)
The pituitary regulation (Hypothalamus)
The release of hormones and body regulation (Pituitary)
Odor identification (Olfactory Cortex)
The connection to the neo cortex (Thalamus)
The intellectual connection (Neo cortex)
Clinical research shows that essential oils may even help create an environment in which disease, bacteria, virus, fungus, etc., can not live.
When we recognize the incredible attributes of essential oils with their high antioxidant, antiseptic properties, and immune-stimulating power, one would have to conclude that essential oils are truly one of GOD'S Greatest gifts.
Ways to use aromatherapy products include:
Aesthetic (products used on the skin or scalp, for example an aromatherapy facial)
Massage (body care through the sense of touch)
Olfactory/Psychological (products to enhance emotional wellness)
Therapeutic (products to encourage natural healing)
Essential oils are used in drops rather than ounces and capture the "quintessential" life force of the source. Like gems, precious jewelry, or fine wine, high-quality pure essential oils are indeed, special.
When selecting aromatherapy products, look for natural oils instead of synthetic. Synthetic oils can cause allergies or distress to the skin and do not contain the "life force" that natural oils contain.