What is aromatherapy ?
Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils, often through massage. Individual blends are prepared by the practitioner, in a base of cold pressed oil and then applied to the patient's skin through a remedial or relaxing massage. It is important that they are not used directly on the skin, as burning or rashes could occur.
Our sense of smell is the most enduring of our senses. It has the power to heal our bodies and transform our emotions. It can take us to another place and time.
Aromatherapy is an ancient art dating back centuries which uses pure essential oils distilled from plants, trees, fruits, herbs and grasses to help the body's natural healing process. One of the wonderful things about this kind of therapy is that it is so accessible and available to everyone, from new born babies to elderly people, from pregnant women to cancer patients.
At Baby Chi, we use only pure essential oils. By inhaling into the lungs, such essential oils are believed to offer both psychological and physical benefits; the aroma stimulates the brain to trigger a reaction and the essential oil's natural elements are drawn into the lungs which can provide a physical benefit. |
Benefits of Aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy may be used to treat a wide range of physical, emotional and mental conditions, including:
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Depression,
- Viral and bacterial infections,
- Skin disorders
- Malfunctioning kidneys
- Veins
- Menstrual Problems
- Improve skin tone
- Regulate hormones
- Stimulate Immune System
- Sinus/lung congestion
- Energize
- Relax muscles
- Reduce inflammation
- Improve sleep
- Kill fungal & bacterial infections
- Aid digestion
- Aid blood circulation
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Who is it suitable for?
In my experience this would be most people!
There are of course certain conditions where essential oils are not recommended.
One of the worrying aspects of the wide availability of essential oils is that these cautions are often brushed aside.
Some oils should not be used on epileptics, people on specific medications, those with sensitive skin, those with blood pressure difficulties, heart conditions, or kidney damage.
Many oils should also be avoided totally during pregnancy.
At BabyChi – a full consultation will be carried out before mixing the blend suitable for you.
Once you have been introduced to aromatherapy, it is often said that you will never look back ! |
