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Aromatherapy
This ancient art uses essential oils for a full body massage, combining the healing properties of aromatic plant essences
to promote deep relaxation.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are created by nature in many aromatic plants-herbs, flowers, and trees. Thought of as the life force of the
plant, they are present in various parts such as leaves, seeds, flowers, and bark. Essential oils give the plant its particular
signature scent. Plants produce essential oils not only to attract bees for pollination, but also to repel insects, and to
help protect the plant from disease. Complex, and often misunderstood, these safe, effective, and powerful essential plant
oils, offer a wide range of therapeutic possibilities for the human experience, especially when used everyday.
Why are essential oils important?
Essential oils are being used around the world in the fields of medicine, psychology, cosmetology, and subtle energy to promote
health and well being. Used since antiquity, they are a valuable contribution to alternative, complimentary, and natural self
care.
Used for common ailments such as colds, coughs, muscle aches, insomnia, stress, and fatigue, essential oils are part
of an effective health maintenance regime for a vital lifestyle.
How are essential oils used?
Essential oils are used via inhalation and/or skin application, and can be used daily to promote health and well being. The
most common methods are massage, bath, and diffusion. Because essential oils are highly concentrated, they are usually diluted
in a carrier oil before use.
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