With the trend of going back to the
natural and to the basics, aromatherapy is becoming a popular
alternative in the world of total wellness and health. In fact, more and
more people are using it to get better sleep which they think is the
best way to regain one’s strength so he or she can do all the things
that needs to be done.
Aromatherapy is believed to have therapeutic properties that can heal
a person’s illness or relax him or her. Today, aromatherapy is not only
used for healing processes but is also used to help a person get better
sleep since it is practiced in a very soothing way.
To achieve the health benefits of aromatherapy not only on how to get
better sleep—specifically essential oils—one should get all the
knowledge and experience that you can get. It is best to read references
of aromatherapy from various books, magazines, and even online sites
that offer free aromatherapy information.
To gain experience, one can also enroll in an aromatherapy crash
course class that is near your place. Here, they can teach you the
basics of conducting an aromatherapy procedure as well as almost all the
information that one needs to know about aromatherapy. For people with
hectic schedules and don’t have time to attend a class physically, they
can enroll in various online sites that offer aromatherapy classes.
Using aromatherapy
Before anything else, make sure that you have supplies for
aromatherapy such as items that will be used for measuring items such as
cups and spoons, means of transferring liquids such as funnels with
different sizes, containers for mixing elements and for proper storage
such as bottles or vials, labeling items like stickers, lots of paper
towels and alcohol to clean the area afterwards. After preparing the
necessary supplies, you may start with your homemade aromatherapy. The
following are just some of the aromatherapy products that you can do
inside the confines of your abode.
1. Aromatherapy massage or body oil. All you need is to combine 50
drops or 1/2 teaspoon of the essential oil of your choice together with 4
ounces of vegetable oil.
2. Aromatherapy compress. This is considered as one of the easiest
aromatherapy products out there. All you need is to add at least 5 drops
of essential oil to a cold or hot cup of water and dip a soft cloth on
the mixture.
3. Aromatherapy foot or hand bath. What you need is to add 10 drops
of chosen essential oil to a part of cold or hot water in a medium-sized
basin. Using your hand or a stirring rod, stir the essential oil evenly
to blend well with the water.
Getting better sleep using aromatherapy
To get better sleep, one must also know which are the essential oils
that can bring about positive changes in a person’s body. Some plant
derivations of essential oils and their potential benefits such as
geranium for relieving stress-related conditions like tensions, nervous
breakdown, and skin illnesses like eczema or hard-to-heal wounds;
jasmine for arousing sensuality, relaxation, and in treating several
skin conditions; eucalyptus for relieving muscle pains and aches as well
as in to alleviate respiratory system conditions especially poor
breathing; frankincense to aid lung conditions, urinary problems,
irregular menstruation, and relieving pains in skin disorders like acne
and excessive burns; lavender for helping improve the function of the
respiratory system and alleviate stress-related conditions such as
insomnia, depression, and mental fatigue; and peppermint to aid
respiratory problems specifically asthma as well as mental fatigues that
lead to fainting and extreme headaches.
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