Thursday, January 27, 2011

The benefits of an aromatherapy massage

By Michael J. Hudgins


An aromatherapy massage brings together a therapeutic massage with a concoction of essential oils for complete restoration of the mind, body and soul. An essential oil is defined as a scented extract that offers the key virtues of the said ingredient in a concentrated form. Depending on the kind of oil, it can be used to treat a number of ailments. An alternative use of essential oils is in the bath or in your routine beauty treatments by mixing a small amount of the oil with water or cream respectively. The former can be picked up from an organic beauty and healthcare shop. You can try out Neal's Yard Remedies that offers a range of eco- derived products.

Why an Aromatherapy massage? Tracing back the roots of aromatherapy massages, they were first formulated and put to practice by Chinese medicinal experts. Such a massage positively stimulates the different parts of the body like the nervous, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, circulatory and circulatory systems.

According to research a therapeutic massage proves to be a great way to rejuvenate the body and mind. In today's age of fast paced life, stress poses to be a major cause for disorders like migraines, back aches, hypertension and stomach ailments.

An important part of the therapy session is carefully choosing your therapist. Try to find a therapist with whom you are comfortable with. You also need to inform the therapist about your medical history and moreover, any specific body complaints. An aromatherapy massage lasts for about an hour, although this depends on the discretion of the customer. Once it is over, you are usually given a special mix of essential oils that can be used at home.

A popular option is making use of the essential oils for your own aromatherapy massage. Again, pay a visit to Neal's Yard Remedies that present a variety of aromatic essential oils such as the Cedarwood Organic that creates balance in the body and the Bay Laurel Organic.Aromatherapy massage is an excellent method of reviving the mind and body through a holistic approach.




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