Posts by Category: (Alternative Medicines)
1/19/2010 @ 9:20:14 am by aromawraps.com
AromaWraps Helps Relieve Back Pain According to Spine-health.com, roughly 70 to 85 percent of people have experienced back pain at some point in their lives. Many cases of lower back pain are the result of a muscle strain. The good news is that such back pain generally heals quickly in a few weeks or months. A variety of non-surgical, back pain treatments, including back pain medications, heat/ice therapy and back exercises, may be...
9/19/2009 @ 11:15:42 am by aromawraps.com
Medical Doctors Say I am not Sick Medical doctors say you are not sick but you know you are not well. Have ever thought that this applied to you? Your body aches all over and it is hard to get anything done. You feel anxious or depressed over simple life events. Your ability to concentrate at work and at home is diminished. You have to drag yourself out of bed each morning and on the weekends all you want to do is sleep. Your weig...
9/17/2009 @ 8:57:18 am by aromawraps.com
Aromatherapy Menopause Treatment Is there help for someone dealing with menopause? Aromatherapy and essential oils can help reduce the symptoms. Essential oils that
contain hormonelike substances related to estrogen are helpful during
menopause. These include clary sage, anise, fennel, cypress, angelica,
coriander, sage, and to a lesser degree, basil. Such essential oils,
along with peppermint and lemon, will help relieve hot...
9/16/2009 @ 11:09:39 am by aromawraps.com
The Chemistry of Essential Oils We have many synthetic oils where each oil is the same. Whereas, essential oils are very diverse and no two oils are the same. Some essential oils such as lavender and chamomile are antimicrobial and calming. Other oils like cinnamon and cloves are antiseptic and stimulating. Each and every essential oil has a very special ingredient that it brings to the user. The complex chemistry of essential o...
9/15/2009 @ 9:19:23 am by aromawraps.com
Facts About Black Pepper Are you looking for a great herb that can be found right in your cupboard. Black pepper is a herb that has been around for a very long time. It was first found in Madagascar, Ceylon, and England. In 410 A.D. black pepper was just as valuable as gold or silver. This herb was used in ancient times to help mummify remains. Scientist found evidence of this when they discovered pepper in the nostrils a...
9/15/2009 @ 8:31:14 am by aromawraps.com
Ways to Keep Moving Even When Your Body Says NO There are millions of people who deal with chronic pain and depression. For them, each and every day is a struggle to just get out of bed. How do they keep going? Do they know something we don't? Here are some clues that will help you conquer that feeling of helplessness and find joy in each and every little thing around you. One way to escape from pain is to go on line and plan a trip, research d...
8/26/2009 @ 1:35:17 pm by aromawraps.com
Aroma Therapy helps Create a Great Love Potion Aroma therapy and essential oils have been used for a long time to help create an atmosphere just right for love making. There are many fragrances and essential oils that you can use that will help stimulate sexual arousal. By using sexual aromatherapy and anointing yourself with certain oils
you can become irresistible to your lover. You can create a sensual ambiance in your bedroom and througho...
8/20/2009 @ 5:19:21 pm by aromawraps.com
Essential Oils Effect Our Emotional Health More then ever before, researchers are probing the impact that emotional states have on the physical condition of the body. Many doctors are recognizing the possibility that a number of diseases are caused by emotional problems that link back to infancy and childhood. These emotional problems can compromise body systems and even genetic structuring through a process that translates creates the equ...
8/9/2009 @ 11:50:14 am by aromawraps.com
Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate--Is it as good as we all want it to be? According to many researchers, dark chocolate can be used to help control food c...
8/1/2009 @ 8:59:48 am by aromawraps.com
What Makes a Good Aromatherapy Wrap? What makes a good aromatherapy wrap? Here are some qualities I think you will agree are what you are looking for:soothing scent moist heat all natural ingredientsno oils, or perfumes reasonable pricedlast a long timeAnd it should be easy to use anywhere at any time.A good aromatherapy wrap should be something that you will want to share with your friends because of the many benefits you...
8/1/2009 @ 7:49:26 am by aromawraps.com
What Causes Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is primarily caused by four main factors: Progesterone DeficiencyLack of Magnesium and boron in dietLack of Vitamin DLack of CalciumNatural progesterone is the single most effective way to increase bone density in women over age 40. Clinical studies by John Lee, MD, showed dramatic increases in bone density using just 20 mg of daily topically-applied progesterone.Calcium, magnesium, a...
7/29/2009 @ 1:39:02 pm by aromawraps.com
Lavender Lavender has become a household herb in the last decade. Lavender comes from the botanical family of Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint). It is grown in Utah, Idaho and France. When making lavender oil, lavender is steam distilled from flowering top of the plant. The French scientist Rene' Gattefosse' was the first to discover lavender's ability to promote tissue regeneration and speed wound healing when...
7/29/2009 @ 11:41:20 am by aromawraps.com
Aroma Therapy and COPD Patients who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) usually suffer from having chronic bronchitis and emphysema which effects the respiratory system. Many will only have symptoms form one of the diseases. Most patients who are diagnosed with COPD have a long history of smoking. Many alternative medicine practitioners are using herbs to help stop the coughing and chest tightn...
7/29/2009 @ 11:13:41 am by aromawraps.com
Dentist Use Aroma Therapy Wraps to Calm Patients Today, many dentist are using aroma therapy microwaveable mittens to help their patients relax while they are undergoing teeth cleaning and other procedures. They are finding that the moist heat offered by the aroma therapy microwaveable mittens helps to calm the patient so the procedure can be done easier. The patients claim they are less anxious and come away from the whole experience with a dif...
7/28/2009 @ 1:48:02 pm by aromawraps.com
Mankinds First Medicine For many centuries essential oils and other aromatics were used for religious rituals, treatment of illness, and other physical and spiritual needs. Dating back to 4500 BC, balsamic substances with aromatic properties were used in many ways. Ancient writings tell of scented bark, resins, spices, aromatic vinegars, wines and beers were used to help heal people of many problems such as central...
7/28/2009 @ 1:05:46 pm by aromawraps.com
Essential Oil Verses the Dried Flower Essential Oils are aromatic volatile liquids distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. Essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs. It is the distillation process that makes the essential oil so concentrated. It often takes large quantities of plants to make one drop of essential oils. Dried herbs such as lavender flower buds offer...
7/21/2009 @ 9:18:55 am by aromawraps.com
What Are We Missing When Using Modern Medicine Plants not only play a vital role in the ecological balance of our planet, but they have been intimately linked to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of mankind since the beginning of time. Plants continue to be the subject of an enormous amount of research and discovery. 30 percent of all prescription drugs are based on naturally re-occurring compounds from a plant. Millions of dol...
7/21/2009 @ 8:42:24 am by aromawraps.com
Alternative Medicine Versus Modern Medicine During the last two decades essential oils and aroma therapy home wraps have became increasingly popular in the United States as their broad spectrum antibacterial and therapeutic action is being rediscovered by many researchers and health-care professionals. People in general are finding that by using natural alternative methods along with medical health care they are seeing less side-effec...
7/20/2009 @ 12:30:42 pm by aromawraps.com
What is Aromatherapy and How it Works
To help people better understand how our noses really work, this article found at www.deancoleman.com can explains aromatherapy and how it works better then any information I found.People
respond to the sense of smell on an emotional level more strongly than
any other sense. A single aroma can trigger a whole string
of forgotten memories. The area...
7/20/2009 @ 9:34:17 am by aromawraps.com
Peppermint Oil Peppermint oil is made form a hybrid plant that is native to Europe. It has been used extensively throughout the history of alternative medicine and is also quite popular in the culinary world. Not only does peppermint oil possess a pleasing fragrance and taste, it also contains many essential nutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium. Often referred to as the world's oldest medi...
7/20/2009 @ 9:01:23 am by aromawraps.com
Lavender Neck Wraps Neck and shoulder pain or muscle cramping can be very distracting at work or home. You may have trouble concentrating or sleeping. This type of pain usually occurs when your body is dealing with a great amount of stress or lack of exercise. Lavender neck wraps can soothe muscle spasms and reduce neck pain. Lavender oil is an essential oil that works wonders for relaxing the body. Historically, it ...
7/16/2009 @ 7:25:52 pm by aromawraps.com
How to Make Essential Oils Essential Oils have many uses around the home and have been used throughout the history of alternative medicine. Because of this, leaning how to make essential oils is a useful and fun skill. In order to make essential oils, you will need a still The can be purchased or made by hand, depending on your ability and preference. A still is made of four parts, including the heat source, the holding tan...
7/16/2009 @ 6:51:04 pm by aromawraps.com
Aromatherapy Gift Baskets Aromatherapy gift baskets are a great gift for women on special occasions. You can buy these gifts already prepared at stores like Bath &Body Works, or you can create your own gift basket. If you are looking to purchase a prepared aromatherapy gift basket, Bath & Body Works has several selections. One intriguing and amorous option is the Get romantic gift set, which comes in a black curran...
7/16/2009 @ 6:16:21 pm by aromawraps.com
Aromatherapy Recipes Aromatherapy recipes can be used to treat a number of daily annoyances and health issues. Certain scents and oils, such as peppermint oil, relieve symptoms of allergies, congestion, muscle pain, and even high blood pressure. Here is an aromatherapy recipe that can be used to relieve allergies:4 drops of Eucalyptus Dives2 drops Laurel Leaf3 drops Ravintsara2 drops Siberian FirIt is recommended that...
7/16/2009 @ 5:32:53 pm by aromawraps.com
History of Alternative Medicine The history of alternative medicine dates back more then 6,000 years and encompasses many cultures and practices. Alternative medicine is usually attributed to eastern cultures, originating in China and India. When discussing the evolution of alternative medicine, it's easiest to organize the methods by those popular in eastern and western cultures. The East seems to be the original focal point wh...
7/13/2009 @ 6:02:56 pm by aromawraps.com
Types of Alternative Medicine Alternative medicines, by Western standards, encompass medical practices deemed non-traditional or conventional. Some doctors argue that some alternative medicines eschew scientific investigation and empirical evidence in favor of superstition. regardless, alternative medicines can complement mainstream medicinal practices, and some types of alternative medicine include chiropractic, meditat...
7/5/2009 @ 5:10:19 pm by aromawraps.com
As Babyboomers Grow Older There are many people we know as baby boomers. We are the generation that was born in the early 1940's to 1960. We are a generation of people who are the ones that are retiring with more money but our health has become a huge interest because we want to travel more, feel young again so we can enjoy those so called "Golden Years". People talk about living the Golden Years but so far as I enter them...
7/3/2009 @ 9:51:48 am by aromawraps.com
Aroma Therapy and Exercise Many Universities are studying how our sense of smell really effects our bodies and mental well being. There is lots of history behind aroma but no one really understands just how and why it works. With the studies that are being done, they are finding that smell plays a huge role in how we feel and how we respond to different situations such as lavender. Studies have shown that lavender helped lo...
7/2/2009 @ 7:17:08 pm by aromawraps.com
Using an Aroma Therapy Belt When Traveling As we age, our bodies change and many aches and pains plague us. One of the many aches is in our backs. We work harder and longer then ever before with the invention of the laptop computer. We no longer work a 9-5 job anymore. We now take our work home with us. Therefore, sitting is our main activity. With this more sedentary lifestyle comes a huge price to be paid--low back pain. WE sitting for m...
6/24/2009 @ 2:10:49 pm by aromawraps.com
Lavender Neck Wrap What's all the hipe about lavender aroma therapy wraps? It has been discovered by several universities that lavender helps patients feel better, sleep better, and relax. It helps relieve neck and shoulder pain or muscle cramping. We all know how distracting pain can be whether we are at work or at home. Pain disturbs not only your ability to concentrate but it also interrupts our ability to get a ...
6/24/2009 @ 2:00:34 pm by aromawraps.com
History of Alternative Medicine The history of alternative medicine dates back more than 6,000 years and encompasses many cultures and practices. Alternative medicine is usually attributed to eastern cultures, originating in China and India. When discussing the evolution of alternative medicine, it's easiest to organize the methods by those popular in eastern and western cultures.The East seems to be the original focal point whe...
6/24/2009 @ 12:44:30 pm by aromawraps.com
AromaTherapy Can Help Reduce Stress. Nearly half of all working people are dealing with the effects of stress, worry, anxiety and the effects it has on their bodies. Stress can lead you to a life long struggle with your health whether it be from depression, weight gain, or even heart disease.People are under a great deal of stress they tend to reach for things that comfort them such as chocolate or food that will trigger happy memori...
6/23/2009 @ 6:52:28 pm by aromawraps.com
Truth Or Myth--Are We What We Eat Folk wisdom has long held that our moods are influenced by the food we eat. That belief is gaining support from scientific research. Food-mood strategies can't cure clinical depression or serious psychological disorders. Such problems call for professional help. Food can be used to help boost alertness at work. increase your sense of relaxation at home..and make it easier for you to tolerate life'...
5/23/2009 @ 7:55:03 am by aromawraps.com
How to Thrive after Surgery I have had 19 surgeries, cancer treatment and 3 children in twenty-five years. One of the ways I have dealt with all of that recovery stuff is by telling myself I am going on vacation. Just think! no cooking, cleaning, or listening to children screaming and demanding things from me. I want my attitude to be relaxed and I want to feel happy. I do not want to go into surgery worrying about what is h...
5/23/2009 @ 6:27:48 am by aromawraps.com
How To Have a Healthier, Happier Hospital Stay How can you be sure of receiving the best possible care during a hospital stay? The first step is to become an informed patient. Learn all you can about your condition and treatment so you can relax and feel more confident about what will happen during your stay. If you are in a better mood and more knowledgeable, doctors and nurses will like to work with you. It's something doctors and nurs...
5/21/2009 @ 6:58:49 am by aromawraps.com
Aroma and Your Sex Life Many people believe that it is how a person looks that really attracts one to the other. When in fact, there nose plays an even bigger role. Many studies have been done and here is what was found:• Men love the smell of a woman who has her period.• Ladies love the smell of a dominate man.• Women look much younger when the scent of grapefruit is...
5/1/2009 @ 9:26:39 am by aromawraps.com
Natural Acne Remedies Today when we turn our televisions on we are bombarded with so many acne treatments when in fact all we have to do is head to our kitchens. There are many fruits such as bananas that can help with getting rid of that nasty blemish. There is no need to go to the dermatologist, reach for an over ripened banana. The sugar and enzymes in the fruit will fight infection and draw out impurities. all you ...
5/1/2009 @ 8:14:20 am by aromawraps.com
Use Aromatherapy to Spice up Your Love Life Many of us who have been married from many years find sex to be boring and just another routine chore. Here are some scents that can help you spice up your sex life.Vanilla is one of the "must have" scents. Vanilla has been used in many Asian perfumes because it helps relax, comfort and make the person feel very sexy and attractive. Vanilla gives off this warm rich scent that acts as an aphrodisia...
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