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Importance of Lavender Essential Oil

Posted on September 13, 2021 by in Importance of Lavender Essential Oil

Importance of Lavender Essential Oil
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Do you know………. Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) is just as popular today as it was over 2500 years ago. It has been used for centuries; Egyptians used for

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mummification, Greeks used for perfumery, Roman civilization recognized lavender for its healing and antiseptic qualities, in 16th century France, lavender was regarded as an effective and reliable anti-infection oil.

René-Maurice Gattefossé, a French chemist and scholar, born in Montchat near Lyon in 1881, is regarded as the Father of Aromatherapy and inventor of the word Aromatherapy. In 1910, while working in the laboratory, he burned his hand and plunged his hand into the nearest tub of liquid which just happened to be Lavender Essential Oil. He was later amazed with negligible amount of scarring and experienced firsthand the healing power of Lavender Oil on skin. This inspired him to experiment with Essential Oils during the First World War on soldiers in the military hospitals that increased the rate of healing the wound and so on. His book Aromathérapie: Les Huiles Essentielles Hormones Végétales, brought his ideas to the attention of a wider public in 1937. It was translated into English as Aromatherapy and so the name was born.

The name “Lavender” is derived from the Latin, lavare, meaning, “to wash”. Greeks and Romans perfumed their bathwater with lavender for clean wash, burned lavender incense. There are several species of lavender with hundreds of various genotypes differentiated by variations ranging from growth form to chemical composition of essential oil. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most versatile of all essential oils that belongs to Lamiaceae family with calming, relaxing, and balancing attributes. It is extracted from the fragrant flowers of the lavender plant by steam distillation. The major constituents of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil are linalol (Monoterpinol), linalyl acetate (Esters), 1,8-cineole, camphor, and endo-borneol. Because of its sweet, floral, herbaceous fragrance and therapeutic properties, Lavender oil is used in everything from soaps, shampoos and lotions to potpourri, massage oils and air fresheners. It’s like having your own first-aid kit.

Lavender Essential Oil has many health benefits including:

  • It is used as a disinfectant, an antiseptic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory
  • Nourishing skin due to its high antioxidant content
  • Reducing stress and anxiety
  • Sleep aid
  • Heal wounds and minor burns
  • Alleviating pain
  • Stimulating the brain
  • Improving blood circulation
  • Disinfecting and cleaning
  • As a natural air freshener

Easy, DIY Lavender Essential Oil Recipes:

Soothing facial toner: Add 2 drops of Lavender Oil (as an antiseptic) to 1 tsp of witch hazel (tones the skin). mix and soak a cotton ball with the blend, apply on the face daily or as needed.

Healing cuts and scrapes: Add 3-4 drops of Lavender oil to 1 tsp of Coconut Oil or Tamanu Oil (to promote wound healing by stimulating the skin to produce new cells), apply the mix with a Q-tip or a cotton ball or a clean hand to the bruise as needed. Can use Lavender essential oil directly on the cut to stop bleeding, pain, swelling.

Hair massage oil: Mix 10 drops each of Lavender, Cedarwood, and Thyme Essential Oil, 6 drops of Vit. E, in 1oz (30ml) of Coconut or Almond Oil. Massage into the scalp daily at night for a minimum of 3 months for possible hair growth. Can wash hair in the morning or leave it.

Minor Burn: Put 2-3 drops Lavender oil on a minor burn to decrease pain, redness, and no scar.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
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The Incredible Number 7

Posted on September 7, 2021 by in Uncategorized

 

The Incredible Number 7
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Do you know………During my yoga and meditation sessions, number 7 is mentioned often either for repetition of a particular sequence or chanting of some mantra. Out of my curiosity, I started searching and was astounded with the wealth of information. Here, I am sharing with you some of the significance of number 7 without going into details.

     Lucky Number 7

7 is the number of completeness and perfection both physical as well as spiritual. The number 7 is tied directly to God’s creation of all things and much more prevalent in nature than most of us realize; There are 7 oceans, 7 continents, 7 vertebrae in the neck, 7 basic chakras in our body, 7 layers of skin (2 outer and 5 inner), ocean waves roll in sevens, 7 colors in rainbow, music has 7 notes, there are 7 directions, the Jewish Menorah has 7 candles, the earth was created in 7 days (including a day of rest, hence 7 days in a week), a cube has 7 dimensions (including the inside), there are 7 deadly sins, 7 virtues, 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, 7 classical planets, 7 hills in Istanbul, Rome and Jerusalem, 7 wonders of the ancient world. The number 7 is also important in Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism. The number 7 is also featured in the Book of Revelation (7 churches, 7 angels, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, and 7 stars). The Koran speaks of 7 heavens and Muslim pilgrims walk around the Kaaba in Mecca 7 times. In Hinduism there are 7 higher worlds and 7 underworlds, 7 sages or Saptarishi, 7 stars in a constellation called Saptharishi Mandalam (Great Bear constellation, clearly visible from earth in the northern direction and it looks like a kite in the space), 7 promises, or Saptapadi, and 7 circumambulations around a fire at Hindu weddings, 7 octets or Saptak Swaras in Indian Music as the basis for Ragas compositions. In Buddhism 7 is the number of ascent, and Buddha is said to have walked this number of steps at his birth.

In medieval education, students pursued a total of seven subjects (the trivium -grammar, rhetoric, logic and the quadrivium – music, arithmetic, geometry, astronomy), collectively known as the liberal arts. In modern times, 7 is the number of games in the playoffs for NHL, MLB and NBA. There is an obvious 7-year economics crash cycle for example starting from 1966, then 1973, then 1980, then 1987, then 1994, then 2001, so on and so forth. 7 not only represents the jackpot on slot machines, but it is also the basis for many myths and folklore. In 1956, George Miller of Harvard University wrote that most people can retain roughly seven items of information in their short term memory. That is why phone numbers in the U.S. and many other countries tend to have 7 digits in a phone number after the area code. 7 is a prime number. Prime numbers are those that can only be divided by themselves and by the number 1 and 7 is considered by some to be the most ‘prime’ number within the first 10 numbers as it cannot be multiplied within the group, making it a kind of optimal-prime. It is also symbolic of togetherness and, as a result, is seen as a good omen in relationships.

It is this combination of cultural, historical, religious, numerical, and psychological factors that contribute to the allure of the number 7. If we do proper research, we will find many more significance of number 7.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
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Aromatherapy as Fist-Aid

Posted on August 30, 2021 by in Uncategorized

Aromatherapy as Fist-Aid
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Do you know…………Every day we face range of mishaps that results into aches, pains, bruises, cuts, and some sort of injury. Even the chemicals in our daily used products (cosmetics, hair-care products, or house hold cleaners) can be the cause of rash, itch, or some type of reaction to our skin.

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Our body is designed to repair and heal itself, them there are often simple natural remedies that will help to ease the symptoms. Many of these remedies are available in the comfort of home rather than going to doctor’s office or clinic. When injury is life threatening; like any type of trauma, stroke, or heart attack, conventional medical treatment is necessary.

Whether we are protecting from wind, sun or alleviating itch, or burns, or pain, Essential Oils are very versatile and quicken the healing process because of their multiple medicinal properties; Anti-bacterial, Ant-viral & Anti-fungal, Pain relieving(Analgesic), Antiseptic, Calming, Expectorant & many more. Essential oils are natural, concentrated, volatile, liquid extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, bark, or blossoms of plants and used to heal mind & body without any negative side effects. Aromatherapy First-Aid kit generally have these following basic essential oils:

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia):
For Aromatherapy use, antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, analgesic, calming, relaxing, wounds, burns, insect bites, insomnia.

It can be used for; Headaches (put a drop of neat Lavender on both temples and back of the neck), Burns, Sunburn, Muscle aches, Relaxing-Calming, Mosquito bites.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia):
For Aromatherapy use, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, healing, burns, acne, itch, cuts, cold sores.

It can be used for; Sore muscles, Intestinal cramps (massage diluted Tea tree oil with a carrier oil clockwise onto abdomen), Disinfectant.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus):
For Aromatherapy use, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sinus issues, cold, congestion, fever.

It can be used for; Respiratory and Sinus problems, Fever (reducing the body temperature, therefore Eucalyptus is also called fever oil), Mental exhaustion

Peppermint (Mentha piperita):
For Aromatherapy use, analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral.

It can be used for sharpening the senses. It is useful for stimulating the skin and giving a cool, refreshing feeling. It aids in digestion & alleviating stomach problems, reduces inflammation, provides relief from stress, mental exhaustion, good for respiratory, sinus problems, muscle pain, headache, reduces fever and nausea. Can inhale, use for steam inhalation, in bath and/or in diffuser, use properly diluted peppermint oil topically on wrist, or on to temple, rub on chest and/or stomach for pain, indigestion.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa):
For Aromatherapy use, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, a powerful antioxidant.

It can be used topically, through inhalation, in baths, and/or vaporizers. Curcuma, which is responsible for turmeric’s yellow color, is also its most active chemical component and have many beneficial effects including accelerating toxin elimination, stimulating the immune system, digestion, blood circulation, supporting body’s natural healing processes, relieves pain and inflammation.

To order Aromatherapy First-Aid kit, go to: aromawellness.net

Home Made First-Aid Spray:

 15 drops Lavender essential oil

15 drops Tea Tree essential oil

6 drops Cypress or Helichrysum or Frankincense essential oil

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 oz distilled water

Add salt to a 2oz. glass spray bottle, drop in essential oils, top with distilled water, close, mix, label properly. Shake well before every use. Spray on cuts, scrapes, and wounds before applying a bandage 2-3 times daily until cut is healed or repeat as needed to speed healing and prevent scarring. Do make a fresh bottle once every month as required.

For Children under Five: Use Hydrosols

 30ml Lavender Hydrosol

15ml Frankincense hydrosol

15ml Tea tree Hydrosol

Add all in a 2oz glass spray bottle, close, mix and label. Use as needed.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
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Aromatherapy for Body Odor

Posted on August 23, 2021 by in Aromatherapy for Body Odor

Aromatherapy for Body Odor
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Do you know…………… Body odor is the unpleasant smell our body gives off when natural skin bacteria breaks down sweat proteins into acids.

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It is also known as B.O., Bromhidrosis, Osmidrosis, or Ozochrotia. Some other causes of offensive body odor include poor hygiene, nutrient deficiencies, diet, medication, gastrointestinal problems like chronic constipation, and underlying medical problems, such as; genetic metabolic disorders, liver disease, or diabetes. Each person’s unique body odor can be used to identify people, especially by our pets, like dogs and other animals.

Sweating, in general, is the body’s natural way to regulate its temperature, but unpleasant body odor can affect our confidence and personality. Bacteria breakdown proteins in our sweat into two acids – propionic acid and isovaleric acid. Propionic acid is produced when Propionibacteria break down amino acids. It has a pungent smell and is often associated with vinegar, while Isovaleric acid, also found in many kinds of cheese, is produced by Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. Human body also has two types of sweat glands, Eccrine Glands: These glands are found throughout the body and produce sweat for maintaining our body temperature. Apocrine Glands(scent gland): These glands are found in our armpits, eyelids, genital area, breasts and are usually responsible for the foul odor produced by our body,

Body odor can be treated by practicing good hygiene and with over-the-counter medicines or Anti-perspirants or Deodorants. But lately, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the chemicals used in deodorants and their cumulative adverse effect on the human body. The safer, alternative, simple, and natural home remedies that help get rid of body odor by controlling the growth of bacteria and reducing excessive sweating, is the use of Essential Oils. Essential oils are natural, volatile, concentrated, liquid extract of different parts of plants that possess individual therapeutic properties:

Floral Scent Essential oils: include Rose, Lavender, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Mandarin, Geranium
Citrus Scent Essential oils: include Neroli, Lemon grass, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cypress, Lemon
Herbal Scent Essential oils: include Rosemary, Coriander, Sage

Other fragrant essential oils that can be used: Ylang ylang, Tea tree, Sandalwood

 Easy and Simple DIY Essential Oil Deodorant Body Powder:

¼ Cup Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder: Corn starch absorbs wetne

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ss of sweat, dilutes the alkalinity of the baking soda, arrowroot powder is anti-inflammatory

¼ Cup Baking Soda: odor absorber, anti-bacterial

1 tsp Coconut or Jojoba Oil: antibacterial, anti-inflamm

atory, moisturizer

4 drops Rose, Jasmine, or Vetiver Essential Oil: an astringent, antibacterial, uplifting

8 drops of lavender or Clary sage or Patchouli essential oil: bactericidal, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant,

8 drops Tea tree Essential oil: a natural antiseptic, anti-bacterial, deodorant

In a glass bowl mix starch and baking soda. Incorporate coconut oil, mix well. Now add Rose, Lavender and Tea tree essential oils, stir well. Store the mixture in a tightly sealed wide mouth jar or container with shaker top for 1-2 days before using to let aroma blend well. Apply this natural deodorant powder with puff daily or as desired.

 Natural Deodorant Spray Recipe: mix 8 drops each of clary sage essential oil, bergamot essential oil, lavender essential oil (or use your favorite essential oil fragrance), and 2 oz. of distilled Witch hazel in a 2 oz. glass spray bottle, close, label, mix well and use daily as a deodorant.

Can drink sage tea, fennel tea, or parsley tea. Steep one teaspoon of herb in a cup of hot water for 5-10 minutes. Strain the leaves and drink tea once or twice a day.

Note: Sage must not be used by a pregnant or nursing mother.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
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Happiness Healing with Aromatherapy

Posted on August 9, 2021 by in Happiness Healing with Aromatherapy

Happiness Healing with Aromatherapy
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Do you know…………If you want to be happy, learn to move on. What does that mean? It simply means, learn the lesson from your mistakes, let go, and move on. Resentment, anger creates worries and devoid us of being happy. Remember energy follows where our

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attention is. Identify and understand your situation and let it go. Master Stephen Co, a teacher, author, a healer, an expert in Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga, always use this metaphor, cars have proportionately larger windscreen than the back view mirror because when we are driving, we want to move forward not backward.

Why are we unhappy? It’s because of our disturbed mental-emotional health, our strained relationship, our conscious, our anger-ego-greed-lust-insecurity-fear, lack of understanding and accountability, and our physical health (WHO, analysed that on an average every 100 people has 200 illnesses). These negative qualities of our personality, makes us hostile and we start blaming others for our mishaps (while sometimes without realizing, we unknowingly give this right to others to take advantage of our trust, of our simplicity, and as a result get hurt) and in turn lose happiness. To attain happiness, we can follow these guidelines:

  1. Staying Grounded by regularly practicing meditation, yoga, mindfulness, and exercising, will help with our spirituality, hormonal balance, which in turn will keep our stress and anxiety in check.
  2. Avoid negativity and toxic people who pull you down, instead of being your support.

3. Pay attention to self-care by giving yourself a TLC (tender loving care). Catching up  on  tasks is great, but don’t hesitate to take breaks and pause.

  1. Indulge in activities that gives you pleasure, but you haven’t had time for it before. You deserve it.
  2. Walk in nature to get connected with your surroundings and the beautiful mother nature.
  3. Be compassionate and perform the random act of kindness, it leads to profound happiness in life and will get blessings in return.
  4. Be thankful and show gratitude for the abundance in life.
  5. Spend quality times with your loved ones.
  6. Finally, smell your favourite Essential oil and pamper yourself to a nice Aromatherapy massage. Essential oils have the power to affect person’s mood. Aromas are highly emotive, and everyone reacts to scents differently based on their past experiences, memory, and emotions. A sense of smell is one of the five senses and a powerful connector between people and the world around them.

Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated, liquid plant extracts with different therapeutic properties and have been used since ancient times to cure different ailments and in beauty products. Tangerine, Peppermint and Eucalyptus essential oils can help with the mental focus, discipline, and coping mechanisms, Grapefruit essential oil helps to uplift, to cheer up, while Rose absolute and Geranium essential oil brings balance of spirit and feeling of harmony. Rosemary is clarifying, Sandalwood, Clove, Frankincense essential oils, help with breathing, grounding, and to stay centered.

Happiness Room Spray:

Essential Oils

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3-4 oz. Distilled Water

1 Tbsp Alcohol

10 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

8 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil

8 drops Ylang ylang Essential Oil

In a 4 oz. glass spray bottle add essential oils, 3 oz. distilled water, 1 Tbsp alcohol (I use Vodka), close the bottle, mix, and label. Spray in room as desired. Mix well before each use.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing

Aromatherapy Massage Benefits

Posted on August 2, 2021 by in Aromatherapy Massage Benefits

Do you know……. Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments which can be beneficial to most people. Massage is not only enjoyable, but it aids in the maintenance of physical and mental well-being. Our body self-repairs throughout our life span, but the normal wear-tear is unavoidable with gradual aging process. According to American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), there are several benefits of getting massage done, some of which are:

Relaxes tight muscles and improves mobility of joints

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Increases strength and flexibility

Improves posture and coordination

Increases circulation, thus relieves itchy-dry skin

Relief of tension and eases breathing

Increases Vitality and mental alertness

There are following types of massage:

Swedish massage: is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize.

Deep massage: this massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

Sports massage: is similar to Swedish massage for people involved in sports activities.

Trigger point massage: focuses on areas of tight muscle because of injury and overuse.

Aromatherapy (Therapeutic) massage: is supportive and restorative type of therapeutic massage using essential oil for healing. It’s not a deep tissue massage. Essential oils are natural, volatile, concentrated, liquid extract of different parts of plants that has been used since centuries to cure variety of ailments and in beauty products.

Can choose 1 or more essential oils (24-30 drops to 2oz of carrier oil) for DIY massage blend:

Muscle Relaxing and soothing: Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Chamomile

Clarifying and balancing: Geranium, Clary sage, Frankinsence

Romantic and sensual: Ylang ylang, Sweet Orange, Jasmine

Purifying and cleansing: Tea tree, Lavender, Neroli

Energizing and uplifting: Peppermint, Clary sage, Rose, Sandalwood

Muscle Relaxing Massage Oil:

2 oz. carrier oil (Almond oil, Olive oil, grapeseed oil, or oil of your choice)

8 drs Neroli Essential Oil

8 drs Lavender Essential Oil

8 drs Chamomile Essential Oil

Add essential oils to a 2oz glass bottle, pour carrier oil, 6dr Vit E, close the cap, label, mix well. Use for massage as desired.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing

 

 

 

What is Epsom Salt

Posted on July 26, 2021 by in What is Epsom Salt?

What is Epsom Salt?
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Do you know……..Epsom Salt, that we use so lavishly as a natural remedy for number of ailments, to name a few; Muscle Cramps, Sprains, Fatigue, Skin problems, Athlete’s Foot, Toenail Fungus, Toxin Elimination, or General Aches, is not a salt. It’s a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Epsom Salt, takes its name from a bitter saline spring in Epsom in Surrey, England, where the salt was produced from the spring.

Epsom salt helps to alleviate stress as stress drains the body of magnesium and increases levels of adrenaline. When we take bath of Epsom Salt, salt is absorbed in through the skin and replenishes the level of magnesium in the body which helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calmness and relaxation. Also, used for Arthritis pain and swelling, Sprains, Swollen and tired feet, Sunburn pain and redness, Sore muscles after workout.

Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate) also helps in gardening with seeds germination, makes plants grow bushier, produce more flowers, increases chlorophyll production.  Can add 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt to a gallon of water and sprinkle on lawn to keep the grass healthy and green.

Epsom salt is for external use only. There are no clinical studies done proving the safety and benefits of oral consumption of Epsom salt. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have not approved Epsom salt, so there are no official guidelines regarding the proper dosage or how to consume it. It is not good for people with severe skin infection and inflammation, or have kidney disease, or people who are pregnant. People use Epsom salts baths as a home treatment for plenty of minor ailments, but there aren’t sufficient studies to back them up. Taking this type of bath probably won’t hurt you, but if you have health concerns, always check with your doctor first.

Quick and easy nourishing Aromatherapy Bath Salt: make for yourself or gift it to family-friends

2 cups Epsom Salt

½ cup Baking Soda

2 Tbsp Dried Lavender Flower (or can use 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil)

6 drops Geranium Essential Oil

10 drops Orange Essential Oil

In a large bowl place Epsom salt and baking soda, mix well with a whisk, add essential oils, mix well. To colour (optional) the salt, use just few drops of food colouring of your preference, stir well, store in airtight glass jar, leaving half inch space at the top, label. After running a warm bath, pour ½-1 cup into bath and stir with your hand. Enjoy the relaxing, nourishing bath for 15 minutes to half an hour as and when you desire.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing

Aromatherapy and Body Clock for Sound Sleep

Posted on July 12, 2021 by in Aromatherapy and Body Clock for Sound Sleep

Aromatherapy and Body Clock for Sound Sleep
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Do you know…………… Sleep is regulated by two body systems: sleep/wake homeostasis and the circadian biological clock. According to the National Institutes of Health, our body clocks regulate our body’s circadian rhythms; the patterns of physical, mental, and

                          Circadian Biological Clock

behavioral changes, including sleep patterns, regulated by body temperature, hormone secretion, and external factors like light and darkness. Our body’s master clock is in a part of the brain’s hypothalamus called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which receives light information from the retina in the eye and sends the information to the parts of the brain, and the gland that releases the sleep hormone, melatonin, which gets suppressed by light. Circadian rhythm causes the level of wakefulness to rise and dip throughout the day. Most people feel the strongest desire to sleep between 1:00pm and 3:00pm (the post-lunch, afternoon nap) and then again between 2:00am and 4:00am, that can vary from person to person.

There are five stages of sleep: stage 1, 2, 3, 4 (Non-REM), and 5 is REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, according to the American Sleep Association (ASA). Over the course of the night, the body will go through this five-stage cycle four to six times, spending an average of 90 minutes in each stage. Stage 1 is considered light sleep, and it is easy to wake someone. Our eye movements stop, and brain waves slow in stage 2. However, stages 3 and 4 are referred to as deep sleep. In REM sleep, the sleeper experiences dreams. Each stage of sleep serves a unique restorative function, including muscle recovery, hormone regulation, and memory consolidation.

According to Chinese medicine, it is not only how much sleep you get that matters, but also at what time do you sleep? In Chinese medicine, energy or qi, moves through the body’s meridians and organs in a 24hour cycle. Every two hours the qi (or energy) is strongest within a particular organ and its functions within the body. A bedtime of 10:30pm (at the latest) is advised so that you are asleep by 11pm when the Liver and Gallbladder start to regulate qi, process emotions, balance hormones and detoxify the body. From 11 PM – 3 AM, the Liver and Gallbladder is active which is most important for maintaining health, especially as we age. Any disharmony in our physical body, is tied to our emotional and mental state.

Aromatherapy is a good way to promote relaxation that can help get your body into a restful state ready for sleep. Aromatherapy is the science and art of using Essential oils to heal the mind, body, and soul. Essential oils are pure, natural, concentrated, volatile, aromatic, liquid extract from different parts of plants. Making specific essential oil (s) aroma a part of bedtime routine, can help train our mind with falling asleep. Not only do essential oils with a sedative property promote sleep, but they can also diminish anxiety, lower blood pressure, and relieve stress that builds up throughout the day. Many people prefer to use essential oils, because they are natural and do not create the common side effects of drowsiness and other health risks associated with many conventional sleep medications. Though, more research is still needed regarding essential oils and sleep, the studies done so far do suggest that using essential oils before bedtime can help alleviate mild to moderate sleep problems. Essential oils can be used in variety of ways; in a diffuser, or can be applied topically mixed in a cream or a carrier oil, or spritzed on, or in a room spray. Following Essential Oils could be used to alleviate insomnia due to stress, depression, headache, fatigue: Cedarwood, Clary sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Orange, Valerian, Ylang ylang

Try following these simple steps for bedtime preparation to reset sleep cycle and help fall asleep:
* Set a consistent bedtime routine

* Keeping a set sleep schedule

* Avoid late meals, ideally 2-3 hrs. before bedtime

*Do not exercise close to bedtime, ideally 3-4 hrs. gap

*Schedule 30mts wind down period before sleep:

Dim the light
Read relaxing book
Listen to soothing music

*Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine close to bedtime & early evening to prevent stimulating the body

*For chronic insomnia, consult your medical provider
Sleep Blend: 5ml

Mix 10 drops of Lavender essential Oil and 5 drops of Roman chamomile essential oil in a 5 ml euro glass bottle, top with 5ml sweet almond carrier oil, cap, mix, and label. Massage 6-8 drops onto feet and neck at bedtime.

Diffuser Blend:

Diffuse 3 to 4 drops each of Lavender, Cedarwood, and Orange Essential Oils in a diffuser at night during bedtime. Most diffusers have a timer or automatic shut-off, so you can let it run as you fall asleep without any worries.

Sweet dreams!

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing

Aromatherapy for Emotional Resilience

Posted on July 5, 2021 by in Uncategorized

Aromatherapy for Emotional Resilience
A Lovely Monday Morning to You All!
PLEASE STAY SAFE FROM CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19). FOLLOW GOOD HAND HYGIENE and MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING

Do you know………Every day we face challenges in our personal life that test our resilience. Psychologists define emotional resilience, as the ability to adapt to a stressful situation. It is your capacity to cope and bounce back from a crisis or a change in your life situation. Following are a few healthy coping mechanisms to get through a stressful situation and build emotional resilience:

  • Take care of your physical body with good nutrition and exercise.
  • Surround yourself with supportive, positive people to harness their inspirational and uplifting power.
  • Learn to adapt to change.
  • Take action, be proactive and empower yourself to initiate positive changes for a happy, healthy life.
  • Be grateful for what you have without moaning and complaining about what you are lacking. Though, the saying “count your blessings” may sound cliché, expressing gratitude is a powerful, uplifting exercise.
  • Be positively optimistic and believe in your strengths and capabilities.
  • Learn to laugh and be happy though, it is difficult to do at the time of stress and grief.
  • Aromatherapy, which is the art and science of using Essential Oils to create harmony and positive energetic vibrations that will support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Essential Oils have been used since centuries in perfumes, beauty products, and to cure different ailments. Essential oils are pure, concentrated, natural, volatile, liquid extract from different parts of plants.

Uplifting Resilience Blend:

20 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil

(to encourage perseverance and focus, it is also calming and sedative)

20 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

             Aromatherapy for Resilence

(excellent brain and nerve tonic, increases concentration, boosts mental clarity)

20 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

(grounding, calming, raises the energetic vibration)

10 drops Rose or Geranium Essential Oil

(for promoting emotional balance, building immunity, also mood enhancer, encourage adrenal and hormonal balance)

Mix the following essential oils in a dark colored 5 ml glass euro bottle, cover, mix well, label. Can use 6-8drops of this blend in a diffuser or burner, or massage onto the base of the skull, or rub on the inside of the elbow or on the wrist, or apply 2-3 drops to the palms, rub together and inhale, or use as desired.

Some other Essential Oils with energetic clearing properties are:

Black spruce

Cinnamon

Juniper

Lavender

Lemon and other Citrus oils

Peppermint

Sandalwood

Vetiver

White sage

Yarrow

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing

Aromatherapy for Calming Anxiety

Posted on June 28, 2021 by in Aromatherapy for Calming Anxiety, Uncategorized

Aromatherapy for Calming Anxiety
A Lovely Monday Morning to You All!
PLEASE STAY SAFE FROM CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19). FOLLOW GOOD HAND HYGIENE and MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING

Do you know…….. Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension and feeling anxious about a situation, e.g.: social anxiety, reaching school on time, new classmates. new teachers, homework, about the future, job interview, separation anxiety, etc.

  Essential Oil Spray for Stress

It’s normal to experience occasional anxiety, but when it becomes persistent and overwhelming, then it could be anxiety disorder, e.g.: obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), panic attacks and needs immediate medical attention. Anxiety-related illnesses are on the rise. Anxiety is often linked to depression and living with anxiety could be exhausting which could happen at any time. Anxiety is not just in someone’s head as it often manifests in physical symptoms of depression, dizziness, fainting, heart palpitations, lethargy, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, nausea, nervous twitches, sweating, shaking, stuttering, and even suicidal thoughts. The constant struggle with anxiety, could wear people down emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Many studies have shown the usefulness of Essential Oils in alleviating anxiety. Since centuries, Essential Oils have been utilized in cosmetics, fragrances, healing, as an antiseptic, and for health remedies. Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, bark, or blossoms of plants. It should be diluted for a safe topical application following all safety rules and an expert advice. Essential oils could be inhaled or massaged topically on skin or could be diffused in the room or use for relaxing bath at the end of a long, tiring day to de-stress. Essential oil scents can stimulate smell receptors located in the nose which connect to the part of the brain that controls stress, heart rate, hormone levels, etc. Thus, essential oils can positively affect our mood and emotions. Although research has shown that aromatherapy may help relieve anxiety, it’s no substitute for seeing a healthcare professional.

Following Essential Oils could be used to relieve anxiety symptoms:

Bergamot: sedative, for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, depression

Clary sage: sedative, nervine, for nervous tension, panic, depression

Frankincense: sedative, for anxiety

Geranium: nervine, for anxiety, depression

Grapefruit: for depression

Jasmine: sedative, for self-esteem, depression

Jatamansi: referred to as Spikenard, used in Ayurvedic medicine to calm the mind and encourage sleep

Lavender: sedative, nervine, for panic, insomnia, depression

Lemon grass: for depression

Neroli: sedative, for anxiety, panic, insomnia, self-esteem, depression

Orange: sedative, for nervous tension, insomnia, depression

Patchouli: for depression

Peppermint: nervine, for panic, depression

Rose: sedative, for nervous tension, self-esteem, depression

Sandalwood: sedative, for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, depression

Valerian: promote sleep and calm nerves, sedative

Vetiver: sedative, nervine, for nervous tension, insomnia

Ylang Ylang: sedative, for anxiety, panic, depression

Air Freshener for Anxiety:

12 drops Lavender Essential Oil

12 drops Lemon or Bergamot Essential Oil

8 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

4 drops Geranium Essential Oil

2oz Distilled Water

1oz Alcohol(vodka)

In a 4oz spray glass bottle, add essential oils, pour distilled water and alcohol. Close, label the bottle and let the blend sit for a day before using it. Spray as needed, mixing well before each use. (If aroma is too strong, can reduce essential oils to 18 drops per your sensitivity)

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
to order .visit aromawellness.net
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment
combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing