Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is a natural, non invasive treatment system designed to affect the whole person not just the symptom or disease, and to assist the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself. Since the beginning of Aromatherapy, it adopted an holistic approach which encompasses the body, the mind and the spirit (energy).

As an holistic therapy Aromatherapy is able to work on several levels of the individuals well being.  Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts which are distilled from a variety of aromatic plant material including grasses, leaves, flowers, needles & twigs, peel of fruit, wood and roots.  The modes of application of aromatherapy include:

  • aerial diffusion for environmental fragrance or aerial disinfection
  • direct inhalation for respiratory disinfection, decongestion, expectoration as well as psychological effects.
  • topical applications for general massage, baths, compresses, therapeutic skin care.
     Aromatherapy is used for a vast array of ailments. It can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and relieve anxiety and other emotional disorders. Even more amazing therapeutic uses of oils include treatments for arthritis, postpartum discomfort, and impotence. Aromatherapy is yet another modality that uses pure essential oils in the co-treatment of many illnesses such as sinus problems, headaches, fungal infections, skin disorders and sores, and much more. Essential oils are most usually administered either by diffusion into the air, nasal inhalers, and body soaks. Essential oils have been proven to be effective against MRSA and VREC, both resistant forms of bacteria that can slow healing of wounds.

     At For Yourself Holistic Rejuvenation Center we can work with your doctor, and give you the recommendations and treatments necessary for you to do the best for your body, so that your body has the natural tools it needs to repair itself. In some instances, aromatherapy can be used alone, and in other cases it is very useful as co therapy to acupuncture and proper nutrition.