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Aromatherapy MassageAromatherapy massage helps in extermination of pain.
It uses essential oils that are manufactured from the root, plant, flower, bark and resin of a plant. These essential oils are concentrated and are derived from plants. Essential oils are devoid of any kind of additives, and play an important role in providing and improving physical and psychological health. They are volatile and are used as a part of facial, body treatment and hydrotherapy baths. Application of concentrated essential oils is prohibited.
They are mixed with oil, referred to as ‘carrier oil’, which helps in even distribution in the body. Grape seed oil, vegetable oil, sweet almond oil and apricot kernel oil are some of the most commonly used essential oils. The area of massage determines the kind of oil to be chosen. Eucalyptus and peppermint oil is used for a massage involving muscular cramps and soreness, whereas, lavender oil or bergamot oil is used for a relaxing and soothing massage.
An aromatherapy massage is performed by a professional.
The art of aromatherapy is different from perfume oils and is of a single origin. The latter possesses chemicals and fails to perform any therapeutic functions. Some essential oils portray the role of a tranquilizer and on the other hand, some of them have an anti-bacterial function. Certain oils, aid in maintaining skin balance and wound healing. Oils are also used as an anti-spasmodic and anti-bacterial substance.
Essential oils of aromatherapy are a part of creams, baths, lotions, compresses and inhalations.
Certain essential parts of the oil are absorbed by the skin and result in healing. At the skin level, these oils have an anti microbial and anti inflammatory functions. Certain extent of them is inhaled through the mouth and nose. The receptor cells behind the nose bind the volatile oil molecules.
Electrochemical message is the result that is sent to the brain. In turn, it stimulates memory that transmits the messages to the other parts.
An aromatherapy massage helps in good physique and health maintenance. This massage triggers the oxygen and nutrient supply, thereby improving circulation. It has an impact on the autonomic nervous system, causing a reduction in the levels of stress hormones. The body, mind and soul is considered as a single entity.
A relaxing and soothing massage blended with certain essential oils has a synergistic function. Aromatherapy massage improves circulation, and thereby reduces insomnia. The cause for the various problems and ailments is identified by a series of questions from the therapist. This session lasts for almost an hour. The oil is selected, based on the individual and is blended with carrier oil. |
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