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Although it has been practiced for thousands of years, Aromatherapy has only recently become popular in our culture. This is a result of a return to a holistic lifestyle, recognizing the importance of combining the mind, body and spirit to achieve optimum health and wellness.
The healing properties of Essential Oils are capable of not only treating our physical bodies, they are renowned for enhancing our state of mind as well. Choose the emotional state you wish to remedy below to discover which oils and combinations are right for you.
Essential oils are the highly concentrated essences of aromatic plants. Aromatherapy is the art of using these oils to promote healing of the body and the mind. Essential oils have an immediate impact on our sense of smell, also known as "olfaction". When essential oils are inhaled, olfactory receptor cells are stimulated and the impulse is transmitted to the emotional center of the brain, or "limbic system". The limbic system is connected to areas of the brain linked to memory, breathing, and blood circulation, as well as the endocrine glands which regulate hormone levels in the body. The properties of the oil, the fragrance and its effects, determine stimulation of these systems. When used in massage, essential oils are not only inhaled, but absorbed through the skin as well. They penetrate the tissues and find their way into the bloodstream where they are transported to the organs and systems of the body. Essential oils have differing rates of absorption, generally between 20 minutes and 2 hours, so it is probably best not to bathe or shower directly following a massage to ensure maximum effectiveness.
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Aromatherapy "NORganic" Blends
NORDIC'S line of Essences Blends are natural Essential Oils in a jojoba oil base. Ancient Civilizations used Essential Oils for therapeutic purposes to promote desired feelings, enhance, soothe, excite, and heal. Today, Women and Men alike buy fragrances to feel sensual, vibrant, earthly, happy, relaxed, sexy, masculine, confident, exhilarating. ~NORDIC'S~ Essences can help promote feelings and emotions with potent, pure essential oil, like essences were originally made centuries ago. Try NORDIC Essences and see if it will allure your Mind, Body, Senses, Naturally! Each is made with at least five various Essential Oils to promote the emotional state desired.
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Click "Escape"-Calming
Click "Essential"-Exhilarating
Click "Midnight Sun"-Sensual
Click "Teen Spirit"-Confident
NORDIC Aromatherapy Essence oils are naturally better than commercial alcohol and mineral oil based products, since they are 100% pure, alcohol-free (non-drying) scents with no chemical additives.
*** Packaged in a beautiful ( .35 oz) cobalt blue glass roll-on bottle which fits conveniently into your purse or pocket. ***Not only does the aroma allure your mind and senses but the jojoba oil softens your skin. ***Great for people sensitive to fragrances since no chemical preservatives are used. -Not diluted, NO Alcohol, NO Water, NO Petro Chemicals,
Aromatherapy Origin
Aromatherapy, as it is practiced today, began with the Egyptians, who used the method of infusion to extract the oils from aromatic plants which were used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes as well as embalming. At a similar time, ancient Chinese civilizations were also using some form of aromatics. Shen Nung's herbal book (dating back to approximately 2700 BC) contains detailed information on over 300 plants and their uses. Similarly, the Chinese used aromatics in religious ceremonies, by burning woods and incense to show respect to their Gods - a tradition which is still practiced today. The use of aromatics in China was linked to other ancient therapies such as massage and acupressure. Aromatherapy has also been used for many centuries in India. Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, uses dried and fresh herbs, as well as aromatic massage as important aspects of treatment. The Greeks acquired most of their medical knowledge from the Egyptians and used it to further their own discoveries. They found that the fragrance of some flowers was stimulating while others had relaxing properties. The use of olive oil as the base oil absorbed the aroma from the herbs or flowers and the perfumed oil was then used for both cosmetic and medicinal purposes. The Romans learned from the Greeks and became well known for scented baths followed by massage with aromatic oils. The popularity of aromatics led to the establishment of trade routes which allowed the Romans to import "exotic" oils and spices from distant lands such as India and Arabia. With the decline of the Roman Empire, the use of aromatics faded and the knowledge of their use was virtually lost in Europe during the dark ages
Aromatherapy Today
Modern day scientific research has been, and continues to be performed which verifies not only the emotional but the physical benefits that aromatherapy provides. Through research and awareness we have come to better understand and appreciate what nature has to offer us. We know the effects of "clear cutting" our forests and polluting our skies. And we ask for change. We realize that in order to sustain this earth, for the generations far beyond ours, we have to preserve, and protect it. At the same time, we know that we need to look after ourselves. We are all seeking answers for the illnesses that pervade our society, and the stresses that this fast paced modern life place on us. Conventional medicine has given us some of those answers in the form of prescription drugs and surgery, but still, we ask for more. With growing health care costs and the sometimes impersonal quality of conventional medicine, we have turned to nature to find the answers to our questions. We have realized that we must take personal responsibility for our health and strive to educate ourselves on living more balanced lives. Therapies and medicines that were once viewed as alternative, cloaked in a shroud of skepticism, have risen from the shadows, providing a complement to conventional medicine. Aromatherapy is one such example, and a very powerful one, of a complementary therapy widely practiced today. This is one of the reasons Aromatherapy is so popular today. It is easy to practice, readily available, and effective as a therapy. The information you need to get started is right at your fingertips! Just click on any one of our links to find out more...
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