Aromatherapy. This is just one of those $10,000 words retailers made up just to make a buck, right?

They want you to believe if you smell this it will calm you down. If you light this candle you will light his fire and have an unforgettable evening of love and romance. Every where you look there are candles, oils, lotions, potions, incense and sprays all claiming to lift your spirits and be good for your health.

This all sounds like the traveling salesman of old. Go into town, sell a wagon load of goods, and get out of town before the townspeople figure out they have been scammed. Unfortunately there are a number of businesses selling synthetic oils calling them aromatherapy. This leads to distrust and scepticism in the entire industry.

Not Junk Science: True aromatherapy is not a bunch of nonsense. There is much more to aromatherapy than meets the nose. Science has now confirmed what men and women have practiced for centuries. Scents, indeed have the ability to promote good physical, mental and spiritual health.

The Wonders of Aromatherapy: Have you ever been down in the dumps? You then smell a bouquet of flowers or someone peeling an orange. Moments later you realize your feeling better. This is the basis on which aromatherapy works. In essence, aromatherapy is a natural healing art that is gentle and non-invasive. The scent of essential oils are used to promote general well being. True essential oils do have medicinal properties. Just smelling an essential oil can uplift your spirit and change your feelings and outlook in a positive manner.

Portable: Aromatherapy has the ability to generate an almost instant sense of joy and peace. It also aids in stimulating your imagination. Unlike other therapies such as western medicine and acupuncture, aromatherapy is non-invasive. No pills to swallow and no needles to poke you. With your basic survival kit of essential oils in hand you can go anywhere. If ever a stressful or anxious situation occurs, you will have just the right essential oil right under your nose.

New Age Talk: New age hype has probably done more to hurt the art of aromatherapy than help. It has given way to the unscrupulous manufacturers of synthetics to pedal their wares as aromatherapy. These synthetics may have a nice smell but have no therapeutic value. Aromatherapy is not a warm fuzzy, touchy feely practice. Quite the contrary. Aromatherapy is a science. This science is called psychoneuroimmunology. Now that is a $10,000 word.Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how positive and negative experiences effect the immune system and emotions. This science has confirmed that gentle massage and breathing pleasant aromas can strengthen the Immune system. At the other end of the spectrum unhappiness, the lack of touch or breathing stale air can lower your bodies resistance to sickness and disease.By incorporating true aromatherapy into your daily routine you can help boost your immune system giving you a more positive outlook on life.

Holistic Medicine: Aromatherapy is part of holistic medicine. Holistic medicine doesn’t just look at the symptoms, but also the cause and prevention of illnesses. When you use pure therapeutic grade essential oils on a daily basis you are taking control of your health issues. You will be on your way to a happier healthier you.

In Essence: True aromatherapy can provide you with an innumerable number of health benefits. We must be aware of the synthetic oils available. They do not have the therapeutic value of pure essential oils. In most cases these synthetics are very inexpensive. As the old saying goes you get what you pay for.

Shop Smart: Compare prices! If you find 5 or 6 sites selling 2.5 ml. or approximately 1/8 oz of rose essential oil for 60 to 70 dollars and another site selling 10 ml. (a little under ½ oz.) for less than $50.00 guess what. More than likely the rose priced under $50 is likely synthetic or has been already diluted with another oil. Be smart. Be safe.

Always remember, use only pure therapeutic grade essential oils for optimum results.

Sallie A. Peterson

Sallie A. Peterson is a stay at home mother of 2 boys and husband. She has been involved with the natural health industry for the past 15 years. Sallie has done extensive research with herbs and essential oils and has also been involved in helping to create essential oil blends for massage therapy, treating a variety of conditions.

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