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Aromatherapy while traveling

Whether you are on business trip, a romantic holiday, a family trip or simply want to experience outdoor life, aromatherapy essential oils come useful along the way. Take along carrier oils for diluting the essential oils.

Are you going away on business trip? Whether you have to meet clients, give presentations, hold seminars, business meetings, etc, one can surely feel stressed out. Take along with you lavender, peppermint, marjoram and Neroli essential oils.

- Massage your body with 1 drop of marjoram and lavender oil each mixed with sweet almond or calendula oil after a warm bath to lessen the jet lag effect.

- Are you jittery before a big presentation or a meeting? Inhale few drops of Neroli oil to settle all the butterflies and ease all the nervousness.

- For headaches or migraines, concoct 1 drop of peppermint & lavender oil each with 1 tsp of sweet almond oil and massage it on your forehead, temples, sides and base of your neck. It will ease the headache away and let you stay alert. Few drops of lavender oil on your pillow will allow for peaceful night of sleep.

- Eating out and upset stomach go hand in hand. Massage 1 drop of peppermint & lavender oil each with 1 tsp of sweet almond oil on your stomach to help you with indigestion. Or you can try a peppermint tea.

Holidaying with your sweetheart or going for your honeymoon? Make sure you smell desirable all the time. Rose & jasmine oil are considered romantic oils. – 1 drop of rose and jasmine oil each in 100 ml of jojoba oil makes a nice personal perfume for your holiday.

- A single drop of Ylang Ylang with its oriental scent is heady potent seduction perfume. – For a romantic bath, add little of your personal perfume to the bath gel or water. You can use the perfume as massage oil on your partner.

Out with the kids. Calendula oil, lavender oil, chamomile essential oil and tea tree oil are some of children’s oil that comes handy. – Inhale a drop of lavender or peppermint oil from kerchief or tissue to ease the nausea and travel sickness. – Got a tired kid on hand. Get your child to relax and inhale lavender oil. – For small babies, apply lavender oil on your neck and shoulders so when you carry your little one around, the fragrance stays with baby. – Stomach upset or colic trouble – 1 drop of chamomile mixed with 1 tsp of sweet almond oil rubbed clockwise on tummy will ease the stomachache. – Lavender oil rubbed on the body helps to keep insects away. – Few drops of calendula, lavender & chamomile oil is good for cuts and bruises. – Aloe Vera gel or lavender oil applied to sun burn will soothe the pain.

Aromatherapy while traveling / Kevin Pederson

Kevin Pederson manages aromatherapy sites offering information on Aromatherapy Essential Oils ,concentrated extracts of plants and their roots, stems, flowers and fruits.

Having A Relaxing Day At A Spa

These days our bodies and minds are under increasing stress due to our hectic lifestyles. Trying to balance work and home life can lead to us feeling tired and irritable. Our muscles ache and many of us suffer with a bad back. What we long for is to take some time out for ourselves and be pampered at a spa health club. Afterwards we would be rejuvenated and ready to tackle what the world
throws at us again.

A spa is a wonderfully relaxing experience and involves treatments for every inch of our bodies. You simply choose which you want to indulge in and tailor-make your own spa routine. There are usually different types of massage, mud baths, manicures, facials, steam rooms and all the latest techniques available for you to choose from at the spa.

The majority of spas are part of an entire health resort where you can also indulge on other activities and give yourself a holiday away from the hustle and bustle of
everyday life.

A spa retreat could work out to be very expensive if you wanted to indulge in absolutely everything possible. We can’t all spare that kind of cash and if you look into the different services and facilities that the spa resort offers and which packages they offer you will find that prices can vary greatly. You can spend a day or a month at a spa so you can always find a deal that suits you, and your pocket.

A trip to a spa is often seen as an extravagant indulgence and we try to justify our reasons for not attending to one. Our wellbeing is more important than most of the other, more trivial items, that we spend our money on but we often feel guilty at the thought of treating ourselves. We need to get out of this ridiculous mindset.

Visiting a spa, even for an afternoon to have a massage can have amazingly beneficial effects on our whole state of mind. If we are more relaxed then we feel happier and are actually able to perform our daily duties better. We owe it to ourselves to take a spa, at least once in our lives!

Having A Relaxing Day At A Spa / Sandra Stammberger

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Aromatherapy And Kids

Aromatherapy is a new approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils. Oils in aromatherapy have soothing effect on the body, mind and soul.

A gentle hug, smile or a kiss are forms of connection, bonding between the parent and the child. A loving nurturing touch of massage on the feet, arms, hands, back, abdomen and legs is therapeutic for both the child and parent, usually the mother. Babies at six weeks of age can recognize their mother’s scent, hence making them extremely sensitive to any kind of fragrance, pleasant or unpleasant. Fragrant essential oils used during the upbringing of your child supports your little one’s health, happiness and well being.

Essential oils have distinct composition determining the fragrance, colour, and effect on our body. Before you introduce your child to the aromatic world of fragrances, seek advice from your GP or qualified aroma therapist. If possible, carry out detailed research your self on the oil you plan to use on your infant or child.

Listed below are few commonly used essential oils that are used for kids.

- Lavender oil is excellent home remedy for headaches, earaches and even insect bites. – Geranium and rose oils act as a good skin softener, toner and natural astringent. – Chamomile and peppermint oils prevent hair loss. – Lavender, lemon and curry leaf oils provide relief from dandruff. – For any bruises and burns, use tea tree and lavender oils. – Black pepper oil is good for constipation. – Cedar wood, eucalyptus and tea tree oils alleviate coughs. – Ginger, lavender and thyme oil works wonders on sore throats. – Lavender and roman chamomile oil blend allows for restful sleep at night. – Lemon and grapefruit oils added to a tub of warm water for a bath refreshes the kid.

A word of caution for any parents planning on using aromatherapy oils on their children. Please exercise caution while using essential oils. Its best to stick to mild oils and less is best. Since essential oils are highly concentrated, make sure that they are properly diluted with water or carrier oils. Improper dilution can result in skin irritation for your little ones. Don’t let your children be alone while using essential oils.

Aromatherapy And Kids / Kevin Pederson

Kevin Pederson is the Webmaster for Aromatherapies.net, an Online guide to Aromatherapy alternative medicine, essential oils, recipes, synergies, blends, oil profiles and products.