Aromatherapy And Learning Disabilities
Through examining the evidence in complementary therapies in learning disabilities, Aromatherapy, Massage, and Reflexology have proven to be beneficial therapies! Let’s explore the use of aromatherapy here with some expertise. Demand for alternative and complementary health care is both ‘patient’ and ‘practitioner’ generated (The Times 1996). In Nursing the opportunities to improve individualized patient care through the appropriate use of such therapies appears to be a motivating factor in their use. Much of the nursing literature available focuses on the use of complementary therapies in general hospital settings and clinical practice. However, there is evidence of the use of such therapies by community nurses and in particular,...
Read MoreAromatherapy with Yoga – The Magical Combination
Although science has not always fully appreciated Alternate Medicine or Holistic Therapy, scientists have been unable to write away Yoga for its tremendous benefits. Yoga works by using the mind force in combination with your physical strength to regulate the flow of life in the body and bring about a balance. The life force passes through seven chakras, cleansing them and relieving your body of stress and other diseases. Recently, it has been found that combining Aromatherapy With Yoga produces amazing results! There are a number of oils that produce same results as yoga, but the combination of yoga and aromatic oils has truly been beneficial. Given below are a list of Essential Oils that can be used in combination with yoga: Lavender oil – Lavender...
Read MoreAromatherapy is a Powerful Holistic Therapy
What Is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is a beautiful and powerful form of Alternative Medicine in which Essential Oils, often in combination with other Holistic Therapies such as massage, are used for the purpose of improving physical, psychological and emotional well-being. The term “essential oils” refers to liquids extracted and distilled (most frequently by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant. Each essential oil contains the true essence of the natural plant it was derived from. Contrary to the name, these highly aromatic oils aren’t oily feeling at all. Most are also colorless, but some (such as patchouli, orange and lemongrass) are amber or yellow in color. When used by a properly...
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