Tag Archives: aromatherapy
A Few Good Aroma-Medicine Recipes
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Brenda Renyolds.
Turning to Aromatherapy
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Essential Oils as Medicine: One Person’s Uncovering of the Science
Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by Joan Kelly.
They’ve Known It All Along
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Uncovering the Science in the Medicine of Aromatherapy
Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by Harriet Bliss.
They’ve Known It All Along
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An Individual’s Uncovering of the Medicine in Essential Oils
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Brenda Renyolds.
Known for Centuries, Unknown to Me
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An Investigation of the Science – Why Aromatherapy is Medicine
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Nancy Bluestone.
They’ve Known It All Along
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Essential Oils: Using Aromatherapy as Immune Protection for Your Family
Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by Regina Hill.
As the news of influenza is seen everywhere we turn, more and more people are seeking every available means to support their immune system and potentially prevent the infection by any number of serious viral contagions — most notably these days is “Swine Flu”, though there may be more in our future. Historically, essential oils have been used during major plagues as a means to prevent infection. Pictures can be found in natural medicine textbooks of medical practitioners wearing facemasks stuffed with cinnamon, cloves, sage and other botanicals to ward of illness. Today’s leading professional aromatherapists also suggest the most important use of essential oils for humanity will be in the treatment and prevention of such infectious illnesses. Are essential oils a viable option as an alternative therapy for home use? Here’s a look at the scientific research, as well as formulas and practices to make use of aromatic medicines.
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Natural Medicines for Swine Flu Prevention: The Essential Oils
Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by Laura Dees.
With more people investigating ways to support their immune system, and perhaps go so far as to actually prevent infection from influenza viruses (Swine flu, for example), a primer on essential oils and infectious illness is in order. There are several natural medicines available which have solid backing in flu prevention: zinc lozenges and elderberry extract are two very popular items. Though little attention has been given to the use of essential oils for this purpose. It is the position of many leading aroma-medicine practitioners that the use of oils for the treatment and prevention of infectious illness is the area of medicine where these products will be of greatest help to mankind. AND, there is a growing body of scientific evidence revealing true antiviral and immunostimulating effects of essential oils. Here’s a look at the research, and some easy-to-use recipes and techniques one can use to protect the immunity of themselves and their families.
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The Benefits of Using Essential Oils
Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by Lyn Meloni.
Health is all over the news. It seems like everyone is looking for things they can do to improve their overall health. Sure, we all know about eating right and getting exercise, but what are some other things that you can do to improve your overall health and well-being? Let’s talk a little bit about essential oils and the role they can play in living a better, healthier life.
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Alternative Medicine’s Most Potent Anti-Viral Therapy: Essential Oils
Posted on 14. Nov, 2009 by Nancy Bluestone.
Scientific proof regarding the effectiveness of natural essential oils against a wide variety of viruses continues to grow. In the’70’s, German researchers tested extracts of more than 90 species of the Lamiaceae plant family to have anti-viral actions. This discovery prompted great interest in the examination of essential oils in Europe for the treatment of viral infections. In more recent research, the essential oils distilled from these plants have demonstrated potent anti-viral properties. These concentrated forms of the plant medicine are easy-to-use, readily available, and can be highly effective in both supporting the immune system AND eradicating viruses with which they come in contact. In fact, many of the world’s leading aroma-medicine therapists believe the treatment and prevention of infectious illness to be the most important and efficacious use of essential oils. Here’s a look at which oils may be most effective for the professional and home practitioner to utilize for this purpose.
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Making Use of the AntiViral Aromatherapy Oils
Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by Laura Dees.
Scientific proof regarding the effectiveness of natural essential oils against a wide variety of viruses continues to grow. In the’70’s, German researchers tested extracts of more than 90 species of the Lamiaceae plant family to have anti-viral actions. This discovery prompted great interest in the examination of essential oils in Europe for the treatment of viral infections. In more recent research, the essential oils distilled from these plants have demonstrated potent anti-viral properties. These concentrated forms of the plant medicine are easy-to-use, readily available, and can be highly effective in both supporting the immune system AND eradicating viruses with which they come in contact. In fact, many of the world’s leading aroma-medicine therapists believe the treatment and prevention of infectious illness to be the most important and efficacious use of essential oils. Here’s a look at which oils may be most effective for the professional and home practitioner to utilize for this purpose.
