What is Aromatherapy?

Never before have I felt the benefits of aromatherapy as I have more recently in my life as a result of going through my divorce. I'm blessed with employment from great natural health promoting establishment called Outpost Natural Foods. It's there that I've been able to implement the healing effects of a number of alternative health options. One in particular called Aromatherapy. Feeling the subtle effects of these scents sold me a long time ago.

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a natural way to aromatically restore healing both physically and emotionally with the essences of essential oils. Essential oils are oils derived from natural plant sources. These oils are then utilized to harmonize the health of the body, mind and spirit.These oils work by engaging the entire body's inherent healing process in a wholistic and non-invasive way. It is often done by a whole health practitioner, however one can implement the use of these oils themselves as well. Other sources like leaves of herbs and spices can also be used for aromatherapy.

Cosmetic Aromatherapy

This modality of aromatherapy is used in the realm of cosmetics. Essential oils for the face, hair, and body are implemented to promote toning of the skin as well as for healing and nourishing dry skin. Depending on certain skin types, different products are used. Some of the ways in which these products are applied include full body baths, foot baths, or facials. The aromas used restore and revitalize the entire body for a increased sense of well being.

Massage Aromatherapy

This realm of aromatherapy is executed with massage via plant oil sources that include types like almond, jojoba, olive, grapeseed and many others. The essential oil being used for aromatherapy is added to the other plant oil carrier used for the massage and is applied liberally during the massage session. The aroma throughout the massage will then work to promote well being and healing.

Direct Inhalation

Olfactory aromatherapy benefits are always a quick and easily accessed way to experience the benefits of any essential oil by way of it's aroma. Personally, this is my primary way of achieving the benefits of aromatherapy. As I stated in my opening paragraph, I'm employed at Outpost Natural Foods in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and many of my co-workers as well as clients that frequent our store wear these aromas regularly. This is how I became sold on the benefits of aromatherapy to healing. Actually, I became sold on it way back when in the 80's when I owned and operated my own retail health food store called Natural Resources.

I found that as I inhaled specific scents, I felt subtle feelings that weren't always easily articulated. If you're tuned in to your body and try not to be distracted you will feel the subtle feelings of health and well being that aromatherapy can create. I use this on a daily basis for clarity and good focus.