Aromatherapy Essential Oils.

Essential oils can help alter our physical, mental and emotional well-being by triggering and strengthening our bodies’ own natural processes. They are made up of tiny molecules that can deliver healing properties to the systems that control our physiological state.

The best way for the body to absorb the therapeutic components of essential oils is a combination of inhalation through the olfactory system of the nose and absorption through the surface of the skin:

When essential oils are inhaled through the nose, tiny nerves send an immediate signal to the brain and go straight to work on the systems that moderate our minds and bodies.  Inhalation can be the most direct delivery method of the incredibly nurturing components in essential oils, since the chemical messengers in the nasal cavity have direct access to the brain.

When essential oils are applied to the skin, their healing components are absorbed into the bloodstream by the pores and hair follicles. Once inside the bloodstream, they disperse to the specific organs and systems on which they work. Pulse points are the areas of the body where blood vessels are closest to the skin’s surface. Applying essential oils to these areas allows for quicker absorption and help them get to work faster. We suggest applying to the wrists, temples and back of the neck.

Aromatherapy has long been used outside of traditional massage practices, and has recently become popular among consumers as a way to relax and rejuvenate without the added benefit of massage. Aromatherapy essential oils are often used to fragrance baths and even rooms in the home. Using an aromatherapy diffuser, also known commercially as a fragrance diffuser, the oil is heated above a small flame, often from a tea light, to help disperse the fragrance into the surrounding air.  

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