Posts Tagged ‘Aromatherapy’

Pain can be experienced as a result of old age, physical illness, extensive exercise, strained muscles or broken bones.

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Supermarkets and pharmacies have aisles and aisles of pills, powders and bandages to help with pain relief. Some common pain relief medication can cause mild side effects like drowsiness or nausea. Other pain relief medications are prescribed and can have even more serious side effects. Drugs like vicodin and percocet are prescription, heavy duty narcotic pain relief pills that are addictive and dangerous if not taken carefully. A safer option for society’s pain relief is the variety of all natural products. These all natural products aid in pain relief for muscle and joint pain, as well as relax the body for a general improvement of the body and soul. Some examples of natural pain relief products are vitamins, supplements, herbs, ointments, creams and even bath formulas to reduce inflammation.
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For most common experiences of depression, antidepressants are not often necessary.

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that ranges from mild to severe. All of us have experienced a form of depression at some time in our lives. It can accompany loss, stress, unresolved anger, fear, shame, disappointment and other emotional dynamics that are a part of our life situation.
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Essential oils and other elements used in aromatherapy are used for relieving a variety of discomfort from indigestion to headaches.

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils and other natural aromatic compounds from plants to affect one’s mental or physical health. Essential oils, are known as hydrophobic i.e. non-water mixing or volatile i.e. air mixing. Essential oils are sometimes referred to as an oil of a plant e.g. oil of lavender. Essential oils are referred to as essential because they are the perceived essence of a plant..

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