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June 9, 2010

A Review of the Metropolitan Aromatherapy Income OpportunityA Review of the Metropolitan Aromatherapy Income Opportunity

Should you be looking for dedication to high team that you can join with products that you believe in, then you should take a look at Metropolitan Aromatherapy. They have many different products under the classic catalogue, romance catalogue, and the children’s catalogue. There are many benefits to starting your own business selling these products.

Are you tired of the corporate world and in need of a serious change? Are you tired of taking orders from someone that doesn’t appreciate your hard work? You should consider a network marketing career with Metropolitan Aromatherapy. Becoming a sales representative offers you the flexibility to set your own hours. You won’t have to commute to work anymore and you won’t have to answer to anyone but yourself. You can create your own business with your own rules and as you build a network, you will also be in full control of the amount of money that you are capable of making. The possibilities are endless and now is the time to join.

The classic catalogue of the Metropolitan Aromatherapy provides products that are pure and natural that enhance the beauty and the health of people. These products include oils, shampoos & conditioners, bath salts, bubble baths, and body creams. There are health books available, diffusers, and candles also. The products in the classic catalogue of the Metropolitan Aromatherapy are favorites of massage therapists who practice aromatherapy.

The Metropolitan Aromatherapy romance catalogue has an intriguing and romantic collection of massage oils, essential oils, bath bars, and more. Couples can enjoy relationship videos, books, and music to put them in the mood. These products are a lot of fun to sell and favorites of many of the clients.

The Metropolitan Aromatherapy children’s line has a large selection of aromatherapy products for kids. There are plenty of toy soaps, color baths, and more. Many of these products are designed to have a calming effect on kids. They also have a new Baby Ocean Wear line for babies that is irresistible.

You don’t have to be a professional sales person to become a distributor with Metropolitan Aromatherapy. Joining is easy by paying a simple fee which will include all of the starter materials that you should need to get going with your new career. You can get support from just the right people if you feel that you need help and you can receive training material. Training includes instruction in aromatherapy, systems, marketing, and sales. Don’t worry about knowing the products because you will know them inside and out when you are finished with your training program. You don’t need to worry if you think you cannot sell anything either because the Metropolitan Aromatherapy training program will ensure you that you are ready to go. You will be confident to begin your new career and start your own business.

Joining the Metropolitan Aromatherapy network marketing group as a distributor and starting your own business is an excellent decision. You can sell natural products that are healthy for the body for couples, kids, or anyone.

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May 25, 2010

Alleviating Anxiety With Zensight Process

Rachel looks in the mirror and notices a mark on her cheek.  Immediately her breath becomes shallow, her heart races, her chest tightens, and she feels nauseated.  She checks the spot more closely, and sees that it’s just a speck of dirt.  She washes it off and tells herself firmly that she is fine – it wasn’t the beginning of skin cancer, it was nothing.  It’s gone.  She is okay.

Although she keeps telling herself she is okay, hours later, Rachel still doesn’t feel okay.  What if seeing that spot was a “sign”?  What is she is about to develop skin cancer?  What if she already has skin cancer and she just hasn’t seen it yet?  Should she go see her doctor?  Recurring thoughts of cancer hover in the back of her mind for the rest of the day.  Weeks later she notices she is still spending an increased amount of time inspecting her skin for unusual marks or blemishes.

Like an estimated 13-16.5% of adults, Rachel has an anxiety disorder.  Types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder.

At times the symptoms of anxiety can become so debilitating that those affected will not leave their home or attend social functions – and their lives may become consumed by the effort to avoid people, places or situations which are likely to trigger feelings of anxiety.

Traditional treatment for anxiety disorder has involved medication to help to lessen the symptoms of anxiety, and behavioral therapy to assist with coping and challenging irrational thoughts.  Treatment is generally expected to be long term.

Zensight Process offers new hope to those with anxiety.  In many cases, a practitioner who is very skilled with both Zensight and in working with those with anxiety, can help someone to experience dramatic improvement – and in some cases a complete elimination of symptoms – in just a few sessions.

In most situations, many individuals will be able to use Zensight on their own – without ever consulting a practitioner at all – to considerably improve and sometimes even eliminate their symptoms altogether.  Those who do choose to work with a therapist or practitioner to help support and accelerate their healing will also benefit from doing Zensight self-healing in between sessions, in order to obtain the best results.

How to Use Zensight Process

Zensight Process involves working with the subconscious mind in a way that is similar to hypnosis – and yet no hypnosis is actually used.  Instead, we begin by creating a “healing symbol”.  This symbol can be a word, picture, or colour.  Some people choose to use a symbol such as “ocean”.  They then can focus on the word “ocean” when that feels right, and at other times may actually visualize the ocean.

When this healing symbol is used or focused upon with intent, it allows the fears, concerns, and “blocks” that someone is experiencing to gently heal and transform.

The healing symbol is then used together with healing statements and visualization, to soften, dissolve and release the concerns that are being experienced.

In a situation of anxiety, the individual is instructed to stop and notice any visual image that comes to mind when she or he thinks about one of their specific concerns – and then focus upon this image while connecting with the healing symbol that was chosen.

This use of visualization helps to greatly accelerate healing because it does not rely upon the limits of our conscious mind and awareness.  The visual image that comes up may be an actual representation of a specific fear or issue that is being experienced, or it may be something that is metaphorical in nature.  I have had people tell me that they suddenly see a picture of themselves with their leg caught in a trap, or that they see a large grey object that they can’t identify or make sense of.  The different images that come up are highly variable and are not always understood by the person.  The beauty of it is that they don’t need to be understood.  The image is simply focused upon while connecting with the healing symbol, and is allowed to transform.

What generally happens is that the image spontaneously transforms in a way that feels healing.  The individual watches as the trap that was holding the leg simply dissolves and disappears.  They see themselves then being able to move about freely and with a sense of contentment and peace.  The big unexplained grey object morphs into a big egg which opens up and releases light and a feeling of peace that the person senses themselves absorbing as she or he watches.

If the picture doesn’t change, if no picture is seen, or in order to resolve any remaining upset, the individual uses healing statements.  After each statement, the person takes a deep breath and lets it go, and focuses upon the healing symbol.  Upsets are then healed and transformed, as positive feelings grow and strengthen.

Examples of healing statements are:

I heal all of the fears that any parts of me have, that I can’t get free of this problem

I heal any and all feelings that any parts of me have, that I am trapped.

I let all of the parts of me know, deeply and completely, that I am safe.

All of the different parts of me now experience a growing sense of peace and comfort.

My entire body is relaxing now.

Sound simple?  It is – extremely simple, and yet powerfully and deeply effective.  Best of all, the effects are lasting – providing that energetic imbalances are addressed and healed, results will in most cases be permanent.

Energy Balancing

Zensight can be used for much more than simply targeting specific symptoms.  In the case of anxiety – especially experiences of pervasive fear and anxiety – it is best to begin by targeting energetic imbalances that are most likely being experienced.

Someone who experiences frequent and/or pervasive feelings of fear has an imbalance in his or her triple warmer meridian.  The energy meridians have been widely recognized in Eastern medicine as impacting upon our emotional, physical, and mental concerns.  Acupuncture is only one of many modalities which focus upon bringing healing to the energy meridians.

The triple warmer meridian is the meridian in the body which governs the fight/flight/freeze response.  Sometimes – often in response to an original event or series of events in which the individual felt intense fear or terror – the triple warmer meridian becomes overenergized.  In the case of anxiety, the emphasis will be upon the “flight/freeze” response, and the individual will quickly respond with fear to many situations which may to others appear innocuous.

Trying to talk someone out of their fear often has little effect.  Rachel rationally knows that the mark on her face was simply dirt and was no more an indicator of cancer than is a stain on her jeans.  However, in spite of this awareness, and in spite of her logical mind which tells her she is safe and is overreacting, Rachel can not let the fear go.

The problem that Rachel is experiencing is not in her mind so much as in her body and in her energy system.  Often patterns of triple warmer overenergization begin in childhood, in response to repeated experiences of terror.  Sometimes this may be due to experiences of abuse that were either experienced or witnessed, and sometimes it may be connected with less obviously traumatic experiences that were nevertheless fear-producing for the particular child involved.

Rachel knows that she is safe – but her body and energy system need to know it too.  In a sense, they need to be reprogrammed.  With Zensight, this “reprogramming” can occur gently and easily during a rapid yet extremely relaxing process.

Other energetic imbalances may also be involved.  Homolateral energy (where the energy runs straight up and down the body rather than crossing over it) may also be involved.  Once any energetic imbalances that are involved are addressed, many symptoms of anxiety will lessen immediately.  The work then becomes focused on targeting the concerns more directly.

Bringing Healing to the “Whole” Person

The emphasis which Zensight Process places upon using both visualization and verbal “healing statements” ensures that both hemispheres of the brain are involved during the healing process.  This assists people in linking logic with emotion.  After using Zensight, not only does Rachel logically understand that the spot on her face was not a sign of impending doom – she emotionally “gets it” as well.

Zensight also addresses the experience of parts of self.  All of us have parts of self.  In many situations where healing is not experienced even when highly effective modalities are being used, the issue is that the person on some level – in some small part of them – may believe that it’s not safe to heal the concerns.  Rachel may be afraid to completely heal her anxiety because some small part of her may fear that if she stops worrying about and expecting to develop cancer, that she will pay less attention and will miss warning signs and thus be unsafe.  Zensight allows the individual to access and bring healing to – through the use of visualization and targeted healing statements – to even those parts of us that are afraid to heal, or believe it is not in our best interests to do so.

By ensuring that the individual is treated at as a whole – physically, emotionally, mentally, and energetically – Zensight enables even concerns that are usually considered to be difficult to impossible to resolve, to be as gently and quickly healed as possible.

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May 24, 2010

Aromatherapy in Massage and How it Helps Your Body

While most forms of massage are relaxing, an aromatherapy massage can take relaxation to another level. Aromatherapy essential oils are mixed into the standard massage lotions used during a session to provoke a specific response. The sense of smell is more powerful than many people realize. The scents of the oils travel into the limbic system in the brain and trigger certain emotional, hormonal and nervous system reactions. This can decrease stress, promote a feeling of elation, improve memory, aid digestion and reinforce the immune system.

The effect the aromatherapy massage oil has on a person depends on what sort of scent is used. Eucalyptus, peppermint and tea tree oils are good for those who have been suffering from a cold or flu, especially one that has symptoms of decongestion. For an energy boost, basil, lemon, rose and clary oil will improve mood and concentration. Lavender, chamomile and geranium are known for their relaxing properties. Those interested in participating in an erotic massage should invest in jasmine, ylang ylang and sandalwood oil as they are aphrodisiacs. Rose petals can also be incorporated into an erotic massage both for their scent and the stimulation their texture can provide.

Anyone considering aromatherapy massage should make certain that they are not allergic to any of the essential oils that may be used. A good way to test this is to put a small dot of the oil mixture on the inside of the wrist and let set for five minutes. Wipe off and check for a reaction. Those with fragrance allergies will obviously want to avoid this type of massage. The client should also let the massage therapist know if they have any abrasions or cuts that need to be avoided. This is good practice for any sort of massage but it will be regrettable and sore if some of that oil makes it into an open wound.

Most day spas offer aromatherapy massage but it may need to be requested when the appointment is booked. Higher end spas may prep their client for the experience by having them dress in a plush robe and sip on a glass of wine or champagne. The massage room will often be decorated with candles and filled with relaxing music. The scent of the oils will not be overpowering and needn’t be washed off before going back out in public. The strength of scent is similar to a mild fragrant body lotion. If more than one type of oil is used, the massage therapist will chose a combination whose scents work together, rather than against, each other. To further expand the aromatherapy experience, the client may be invited to sit in a steam room following the massage to release more of the scent into the air and soak the oil deeper into the skin.

If the client has any specific ailments they’d like treated with the aromatherapy massage, they should let their massage therapist know that before the session begins. While the oils are not a replacement for serious medical attention, they can have a tremendous effect on ridding headaches, improving moods and lifting the fog often caused by stressful living.

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May 20, 2010

Experimenting With Aromatherapy – Your Guide to the Most Basic Scents

Candles are among the wonderful ornaments that you can experiment with. A candle itself is already a decoration, but you can still enhance its features to further accentuate it. Among the most common add-ons that you can see in a candle is its color and its scent. The good thing about scented candles is that you can customize it according to your preference. At the present time you get a wide array of choices with regard to the fragrance oils that you are going to add on your candles and with that experimenting with aromatherapy will be easy. Candle manufacturers and suppliers now provide variety of scents that can fit the candle that you have in mind.

One thing that you have to pay attention though is the flammability of the scent to the candle. Make sure that you read the instructions according before adding the scents to the candle. The best time to add fragrant oils to the candle when experimenting with aromatherapy is when the wax has completely melted. This is after the wax has been taken away from the heat. To prevent any untoward incidents, try adding little amount of fragrant oils at a time and make sure that you are aware of the flammability of the scents. It is usually indicated on the package instructions. If you would take a trip to those discount stores which are selling cheaply made scented candles, the fragrant oil has not actually been mixed with the candle while melting, rather they just top off the candles with fragrances after it has cooled down. Once you light these candles though, you will be disappointed because no scent will mix with the air. No fragrant aroma will fill the room.

If you wish to produce quality and well scented candles when experimenting with aromatherapy, add the fragrance oils after the wax has reached its melting point. Of course you have the chance to use your preferred scent. If you are planning to put the candles in the kitchen, it is best that you make candles which exude citrus scents like lemons and oranges. If you are in the mood to seduce your lover, rose oil has never lost its magical drama. Known for its sensuality rose oil is most preferred by lovers. Eucalyptus oil is the best scent to use in a candle if someone is sick in the family. Well known to cure coughs and colds, eucalyptus scented candle sure come in handy. You can purchase those scented oils at different craft stores and supermarkets near you. Experimenting with aromatherapy has been made easier to you thanks to the resources that you can find online. So better check the site out and know the other aromatic scents that you can use. The website about candle making can be your sweet friend when you want to discover what aromatherapy can do for you.

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The Many Aromatherapy Benefits Used Around The World

Aromatherapy Benefits can sometimes be helpful in a mild, gentle way in reducing stress, helping with mood, improving alertness, or helping to relax or induce sleep. However, one has to be sensitive to aromatherapy essential oil treatment, and not too many people may be sensitive enough to notice a clear benefit.

Aromatherapy Used for Alertness And Energy

Researchers from West Virginia have found that getting a whiff of pleasant odors periodically while driving increases alertness, reduces fatigue, and even lowers drivers’ anxiety and frustration. By stimulating the nervous system, peppermint and cinnamon odors enhance motivation and performance, increase alertness, and decrease fatigue among athletes and clerical office workers. The effects of these odors on drivers, researchers had 25 college undergrads sniff peppermint, cinnamon, or a non-odor control for 30 seconds every 15 minutes during simulated driving conditions. We all know that driving can be stressful and these findings were extremely informational and interesting. As time goes on there are numerous aromatherapy benefits.

Essential Oils Used

There was a study done to investigate aromatherapy benefits and not just limited to enjoying nice scents. This study was done to test the effects on patients with depression, arthritis and pain. The essential oils used for this study were;

? Lavender

? Marjoram

? Eucalyptus

? Rosemary

? Peppermint

? And mixed with carrier oils such as Almond, Apricot and Jojoba oils

Aromatherapy benefits significantly decreased both the pain score and the depression score of the experimental group compared with the control group. Findings suggested that aromatherapy benefits can be useful for patients suffering from these conditions.

Benefits to Cancer Patients

Fatigue is one of the most distressful symptoms described in patients with advanced cancer. Patients received aromatherapy that was accompanied with foot soak in warm water containing lavender essential oil for 3 minutes, followed by reflexology treatment with jojoba oil containing lavender. Combined modality treatment consisting of aromatherapy, foot soak, and reflexology appears to be effective for alleviating fatigue in terminally ill cancer patients.

It is obvious that the benefits of aromatherapy are now being found to be better for us in mind, body and health. As the research continues to evolve and more proof is found the market will continue to grow, not only for consumers but also for the medical industry. The doctors of Holistic Medicine were already trying to let us know of these benefits but many people did not believe what they were conveying to us. Now people are starting to reap the benefits of aromatherapy and pay more attention to what others have to say.

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May 18, 2010

5 Tips on Getting Rid of Acne

There are many different causes for acne. The complication is not in knowing why acne occurs, it is identifying the ultimate cause for each person that has it and then figuring out the appropriate treatment for the condition. There is some good news in light of all of this. That is that there are some basic acne treatments that everyone can experiment with when it comes to getting rid of acne. Here, I will share with you the most common 5 tips on getting rid of acne.

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One of the first ways that you can be successful in getting rid of acne is to engage in a diet that benefits the skin, as well as your health in general. Organic foods have recently started to gain in popularity  and for a very good reason. These particular foods are not processed. Furthermore, when these foods are cultivated, harmful chemicals that can prove to be toxic to your overall health, as well as the health of your skin are not used.

Examples of these toxins include herbicides, pesticides, and similar items. If you want to recover from acne, you should ensure to eat plenty of foods that are labeled Organic. Naturally, consuming a lot of foods that are green and leafy in the vegetable category is appropriate. Furthermore, fruits and nuts are also beneficial. It is also important to consume items that contain a fair amount of water.

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The second way that you can get rid of acne is by ensuring that you consume ten to twelve glasses of water a day. Each of these glasses should be at least eight ounces. I know this seems like quite a bit of water, but it is a key element when it comes to purifying the body on the whole. The more water that moves through your body, the more clean and pure the inside of the body will be.

When this happens, that purification will actually spread to the outside, or the skin. This means that when impurities invade the pores of the skin, it is highly likely that the water that you have consumed will play a vital role in quickly eliminating this obstruction. As a result, you will experience fewer blemishes.

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Did you know that by increasing the amount of vitamins that you ingest, you can reduce the possibility of an acne outbreak? This is the next way that you can work on getting rid of acne. All you have to do is focus on eating foods that have high levels of vitamins A, B12, B, E, B5, & B6. If you find that it is difficult sorting through the ingredients on everything that you eat or drink in order to maximize your exposure to these vitamins, you can purchase supplements.

Many elect to simply take a multivitamin every single day. Then, there are some that purchase each of these vitamins and then rotate days on taking them. However, you decide to do it, it is important to just do it! You are sure to see immediate results when it comes to how clean and healthy your skin is!

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When it comes to getting rid of acne, many individuals are turning towards natural herbs. There are a number of herbs that have been found to assist in acne complications. Red Clover is an especially popular herb because of the fact that it works to purify the blood and remove toxins from the body. Then, you have other herbal remedies such as Dandelion Root, and Alfalfa. There are even Chinese Herbs like Yang Ming and Lung Heat that can prove to be beneficial.

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If you have a severe case of acne, and nothing else that you have tried is successful when getting rid of it, you should consider setting up an appointment with a dermatologist. These professionals will work closely with you to determine your triggers, skin type, and what will be the best treatment option for you as an individual.

</b>Conclusion</b>

Acne is a complex skin condition that has plagued millions and millions of people all throughout history. There are many different ways that you can approach this situation. While not all are successful for everyone, there are a few out there that can help you optimize the health of your skin. Here, you have been introduced to 5 tips on getting rid of acne give them a try!

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May 17, 2010

4 Simple Methods to Clear Up Acne Scars

Acne scars can be a major inconvenience to anybody as it gives the idea of a bad skin complexion and sometimes causes a blow to one’s self confidence. That’s why it is important to understand and know the different ways of treating and clearing up scars left by acne. Here you will understand the different methods of getting rid of acne scars. Hopefully in the end your acne scars will be a thing of the past and you may have more good news to your skin’s health.

Aside from expensive acne scars treatment method which are found to be effective but not in the financial reach of most of the population, it is important to know that there are also some natural and much cheaper remedies in getting rid of acne scars. These are acne scars treatment methods that you can use to treat your acne scars right at the convenience of your home.

Natural acne scar treatment is the best solution method especially for those who possess a sensitive skin because natural treatment doesn’t create side effects or rashes that may further destroy your sensitive skin.

1. One of the leading methods of clearing acne scars is the use of oatmeal cleanser. It helps eliminate other skin defect like blackheads and also help in the effective removal of acne scars. The oatmeal method consists of a mixture of rose water and an oatmeal powder; together they will form a paste that you can apply over the areas of your skin affected by the acne scars.

After applying it allow for about fifteen minutes to pass then afterwards rinse it with cold water, this process allows the oatmeal to close all existing skin pores and helps clear up a lot of your existing acne scars. To see the best kind of results you should do this everyday.

2. Another leading acne scar treatment option is the use of honey. Considered as one of the best natural remedy for acne scars, honey plays a great role in defeating bacteria that actually causes acnes. After cleaning your skin, you can then apply honey to the affected part of your skin. Wait after ten minutes before rinsing it with clean water.

3. Others include applying lotions and gels that are available at leading pharmacies and are highly recommended by professionals. The most important thing to remember when dealing with acne scars is that you should be patient with one kind of treatment and use it until the remnants of acne scars are completely taken care of.

4. Other well known acne scar treatment is the use of the process called laser resurfacing. It’s a process that involves a laser being applied to the affected skin and with that it will kill the bacteria that forms the acne scars. This can take from a number of minutes until an hour or so and usually takes between 2 to 10 days before the skin to heal completely.

Remember there are now a lot of ways to clear acne scars. Just be patient in looking for a method that can fit your needs.

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May 14, 2010

Antiviral Essential Oil Facts – Healing With Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Remedies

Why should you know your antiviral essential oil facts? Using aromatherapy remedies is an excellent way to protect your health naturally.

While there is definitely a time and place for prescription medication, many over the counter and prescription drugs have negative side effects.

Using natural remedies such as aromatherapy can be a good way of preventing some illnesses in the first place. And if you do get sick, they can often help relieve your symptoms and clear up the virus sooner.

Do Antiviral Essential Oils Work?

Published studies show positive results for antiviral activity. Here are two examples:

Respiratory Tract Infections

“Cinnamon and thyme showed the strongest action followed by clove… thyme can be considered as a potential antimicrobial agent for the treatment of some respiratory tract infections in man.”

Drug Resistant Infections

“… rosemary oil may be useful in counteracting gram-positive bacterial, fungal, and drug-resistant infections.”

Doubts about Aromatherapy

While many medical professionals acknowledge that some essential oils improve mood and relaxation, many argue that there is not enough scientific proof of aromatherapy’s effectiveness.

Here’s why: Very few controlled, double-blind studies have been conducted because the results can’t be patented. There’s no profit in it!

Regardless of the lack of scientific studies, there’s a whole world of anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of aromatherapy remedies. Not to mention a history that goes back to ancient times.

Aromatherapy in Mainstream Medicine

In France, healing with aromatherapy is part of mainstream medicine. French doctors use an “Aromatogram” to help them decide which essential oils to use.

First a doctor takes a sample of infected tissue or secretion from the patient. She cultures the sample and divides it into petri dishes. Then she puts a different essential oil into each petri dish to see which oils slow the growth of the virus the most. She prescribes the aromatherapy oils that show the strongest activity against the virus.

What are the Strongest Antiviral Essential Oils?

The effectiveness of an essential oil depends on how its molecular structure interacts with the structure of a particular virus. This means that some essential oils are more effective for certain viruses than others.

That said, ALL aromatherapy oils are most effective when you use them proactively to prevent infection. They increase the body’s immunity to infection, and they also slow the replication of viral cells.

Best Antiviral Essential Oils for the Flu

Coriander, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Naiouli, Oregano, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Ravensara, Rose Otto, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Tea Tree and Thyme

Best Antiviral Essential Oils for Cold Sores (Herpes Virus)

Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Lemongrass, Melissa, Peppermint and Tea Tree

How to Use Antiviral Aromatherapy Oils

Disinfecting Surfaces: Put a drop of tea tree and a drop of lavender oil on a damp cloth and use it to wipe down surfaces. Use it to disinfect all the hard surfaces germy hands have touched.
Clearing the Air: Add 5 drops orange, 3 drops cinnamon and 3 drops clove oil to your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer for a warming antiviral essential oil blend. Or use 5 drops peppermint, 5 drops bergamot and 3 drops eucalyptus for a fresh, invigorating disinfectant blend.
Steam Inhalation: (Excellent for respiratory tract infections.) Boil a quart (liter) or two of water in a pot. Put the pot on a table (remember to protect the table!) and add 1 drop tea tree, 1 drop thyme and 1 drop eucalyptus oil. Use a towel to make a tent over your head and the pot. Stay in the ‘tent’ for 10 to 20 minutes, taking short breaks as needed.
Preventing Infections: Use this massage oil blend morning and night to boost your immune system and weaken attacking viruses. Add 10 drops lavender, 7 drops tea tree, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop palmarosa and 1 drop lemongrass to 4 tablespoons (60ml) carrier oil. Massage into your feet, especially the area above and below the base of your toes (corresponds to the lymph/respiratory meridians.)

Essential Oil Safety

Antiviral essential oils are powerful substances. Please use them properly in dilution, and never internally unless under the direction of a qualified medical aromatherapist.

Disclaimer

This information is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This information is for information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation as to its fitness for any use.

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May 13, 2010

Aromatherapy in Massage and How it Helps Your Body

While most forms of massage are relaxing, an aromatherapy massage can take relaxation to another level. Aromatherapy essential oils are mixed into the standard massage lotions used during a session to provoke a specific response. The sense of smell is more powerful than many people realize. The scents of the oils travel into the limbic system in the brain and trigger certain emotional, hormonal and nervous system reactions. This can decrease stress, promote a feeling of elation, improve memory, aid digestion and reinforce the immune system.

The effect the aromatherapy massage oil has on a person depends on what sort of scent is used. Eucalyptus, peppermint and tea tree oils are good for those who have been suffering from a cold or flu, especially one that has symptoms of decongestion. For an energy boost, basil, lemon, rose and clary oil will improve mood and concentration. Lavender, chamomile and geranium are known for their relaxing properties. Those interested in participating in an erotic massage should invest in jasmine, ylang ylang and sandalwood oil as they are aphrodisiacs. Rose petals can also be incorporated into an erotic massage both for their scent and the stimulation their texture can provide.

Anyone considering aromatherapy massage should make certain that they are not allergic to any of the essential oils that may be used. A good way to test this is to put a small dot of the oil mixture on the inside of the wrist and let set for five minutes. Wipe off and check for a reaction. Those with fragrance allergies will obviously want to avoid this type of massage. The client should also let the massage therapist know if they have any abrasions or cuts that need to be avoided. This is good practice for any sort of massage but it will be regrettable and sore if some of that oil makes it into an open wound.

Most day spas offer aromatherapy massage but it may need to be requested when the appointment is booked. Higher end spas may prep their client for the experience by having them dress in a plush robe and sip on a glass of wine or champagne. The massage room will often be decorated with candles and filled with relaxing music. The scent of the oils will not be overpowering and needn’t be washed off before going back out in public. The strength of scent is similar to a mild fragrant body lotion. If more than one type of oil is used, the massage therapist will chose a combination whose scents work together, rather than against, each other. To further expand the aromatherapy experience, the client may be invited to sit in a steam room following the massage to release more of the scent into the air and soak the oil deeper into the skin.

If the client has any specific ailments they’d like treated with the aromatherapy massage, they should let their massage therapist know that before the session begins. While the oils are not a replacement for serious medical attention, they can have a tremendous effect on ridding headaches, improving moods and lifting the fog often caused by stressful living.

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May 12, 2010

Natural Weight Loss With Essential Oils

Using essential oils or (plant oils) for helping to lose weight naturally will greatly help your body in its battle with fat. Essential oils are great for using as aromatherapy and massages or baths. Here is a small list of some very good essential oils which help promote natural weight loss, each plant oil has its own unique properties which help it in the fight for weight control.

Essential oils are best used as aromatherapy or as massages or as scents in baths, they are great for stimulating the scenes and brain functions and also seep into the skin and tissues when used as massages and taken in baths. Using a diffuser is also a good way to use plant oil around the house.

Use Caution when buying plant oil. On today’s market it is very easy to buy diluted essential oils and then they will not work properly. I recommend going to mountainroseherbs.com I buy all my essential oils from them. Look for Organic essential oils if you can they are the best.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT (Citrus paradisi) essential oil is a great essence for uplifting your spirit, boosting your self esteem and is excellent for regulating and treating eating disorders. It is used to help reduce your appetite and also increase digestion and metabolism.

LEMON (Citrus limonum) essential oil is another great appetite suppressant. It activates your fat burning cells and helps you lose weight by increasing your metabolism. Lemmon essence also helps stimulate blood and lymph circulation helping to cleanse the body of toxins. Another great property Lemmon essential oil has is that it has a huge impact on the brain. Researches shows it mainly works on the hippocampus and left part of our brain which controls our eating habits, our longing for sweets, chocolates ect. Taking Lemmon essential oil will greatly help us to control our eating habits.

SWEET ORANGE (Citrus sinensis) is great for the use of helping your body with better circulation and lymphatic systems and help increase the rate of our metabolism so we start to lose fat easily.

SWEET FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare) is another appetite suppressant, it helps in many things besides weight loss, it helps dispel gas, increases metabolism, balances your hormones, helps a better digestion.

BERGAMOT (Citrus bergamia Risso) this plant oil is mainly used to help uplift depression and make it easier to relax. What better way to lose weight when you have no anxiety or depression to way you down. Self-esteem issues can be a big problem for some people trying to lose weight and Bergamot as well as Geranium essential oil helps greatly in this regard.

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