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Dec 19, 2007

These aromatherapy oils 

help moods and lift SPIRITS

Aromatherapy is aimed at revitalizing the body and mind while lifting your spirits. Aromatherapy will aid in promoting a sense of well being. Aromatherapy is also known for easing mental fatigue and insomnia. When you use these wonderful essential oils in the correct blend for massages, baths, diffusers and even personal perfumes you will begin to benefit from the use of aromatherapy. Using aromatherapy for depression will give you the peace of mind and the well being that you need. You will enjoy the uplifting feeling that will rid your life of depression.

Other oils that have been used in different blends to relax and relieve depression

Safety and Warnings:

As Aromatherapy is an alternative treatment, inform your Doctor before starting it because it may cause some side effects also. This is a general guide only, for the treatment of persistent problems, seek advice of a qualified aromatherapist. Chronic Depression conditions should be referred to a medical practioner.

Aromatherapy Basics - Learn about aromatherapy, history and origin of aromatherapy, uses and benefits of aromatherapy & many other information on aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy for Insomnia Know about various essential oils used in treating Insomnia.

Learning Aromatherapy Massage - Essential Oils Massage

What are Essential Oils? How Essential Oils and aromatherapy work? The vital element in any Aromatherapy treatment is the pure essential oil. An essential oil is an aromatic, volatile substance extracted from a single botanical source by distillation

 
Depression Tip

 

Aromatherapy and Depression

Chemical/hormonal imbalances and situational triggers are two major causes for depression. Situational triggers that can cause depression include the following:

  • Death of a Loved One
  • Divorce/Breakup
  • Health Issues
  • Physical or Verbal Abuse
  • Job Loss or Unemployment
  • Stressful Job or Career
  • Financial Hardship
  • Retirement
  • Moving
  • Major Lifestyle Change
  • Loneliness
  • Pressure from Loved Ones

Depression, for some persons, is only temporary and for others, can be a constant struggle. Please bear in mind when you read this article that I am not a medical or psychiatric practitioner. This article isn't intended to offer diagnosis or medical suggestions. If you believe that you are suffering from depression, you should consult with a qualified medical practitioner or psychiatric professional who can properly assist you. If you are interested in a natural plan of treatment for depression, consider meeting with a reputable naturopathic doctor in your area. If you choose to follow any of the ideas presented within this article, be sure you first discuss them with your doctor or counselor.

Aromatherapy is a complementary health modality. The safe use of essential oils within the practice of holistic aromatherapy can help enhance your overall emotional outlook and complement other traditional and alternative modalities that are intended to combat depression. Aromatherapy, however, should not be looked upon as a cure for depression.

Aromatherapy Formulations That May Help Combat Your Symptoms of Depression

Daytime

Room Diffusion: Use a diffuser to diffuse uplifting and energizing oils into the air. AromaWeb offers a comprehensive article entitled All About Diffusers that explain the differences in diffusers and diffusion methods. At work, on aircraft or in situations where you need to be careful of the others around you, you can place a drop or two of your chosen essential oil or essential oil blend onto a cotton ball or tissue and keep that close to you.

Air Freshener/Room Spray: Alternatively, you can create an uplifting, energizing or calming air freshener that is safer and much more natural than most of the commercial air fresheners available.  an air freshener recipe that you can customize.

Massage: Self massage is a wonderful way to quickly and regularly obtain the benefits of massage. Gently massage your feet, legs, arms and hands with a soothing massage oil made with essential oils and nutritive carrier oils. It not only feels great, but it helps to relieve stress, improve circulation and the oils help to nourish your skin. Choose essential oils that match the emotional outlook that you are seeking. Choose energizing and uplifting oils for early morning massages or calming/relaxing oils for nighttime massages. Like bathing, massage is stimulating to your circulation and should generally be avoided immediately before bedtime.

Skin and Hair Care Products: Consider making your own skin and hair care products that that both nourish your skin/hair. You can include uplifting or calming essential oils that may also help reduce the emotional symptoms of depression or sadness. 

If you prefer not to make your own skin and hair care products from scratch, you can buy unscented lotions, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners and other pre-made products that make it easy to simply add your choice of essential oils. Several of advertisers offer unscented bases that you can use. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of your chosen essential oil or oil blend to already scented products. Just be careful that the aromas do not clash.

 
Bedtime

Aromatic Cotton Ball by Bedside: Add a drop of a calming or sedating essential oil like Roman Chamomile or Lavender to a tissue or cotton ball and place that near your pillow at bedtime. Roman Chamomile essential oil is considered a natural sedative. Another essential oil that possesses sedating properties is clary sage. If you suffer from insomnia,  Insomnia Recipe.

Bed Linen Spray: Create a calming bed linen spray and lightly spray your sheets before bedtime.

 
Bathtime

Showering: Place one or two drops of an essential oil onto the back edge of your tub or shower, in an area where the undiluted oil will not directly touch your skin. Be sure that your tub/shower surface won't be discolored by the highly concentrated essential oil. The heat and steam from your shower will gently heat the oil causing it to evaporate and provide you with an aromatic shower. For morning and daytime showering, choose energizing and uplifting essential oils like grapefruit, rosemary, geranium, cypress or bergamot. If you shower in the evenings, choose from essential oils that offer more calming and relaxing properties such as Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, or Mandarin.

Bath Oils: Bathing is a wonderful way to relax, but avoid taking a bath immediately before bedtime. Hot water can increase your circulation and make it hard to fall asleep. Instead, plan to finish your bathing ritual about an hour before bed. While bathing, add a drop or two of Roman Chamomile or Lavender to your bathwater. For a moisturizing and more aromatic experience, try AromaWeb's Bath Oil recipe. You can use this basic recipe and adapt it using your calming oils of choice. Aromatherapy Baths article provides additional information regarding aromatic bathing.

Bath Salts: The minerals in natural salts, especially Dead Sea salts, help to relax muscles which in turn can help you to relax overall.  Bath Salts recipe that teaches you how to naturally fragrance your chosen bath salts with essential oils. Be sure to select essential oils that are calming and safe for your skin.

 
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