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INHALE, MASSAGE OR SPRAY IT WILL WORK WONDER- AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy is based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being.  Aromatherapy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). As it mainly  uses the essential oils to manage symptoms or boost your well-being, hence also known as Essential Oils Therapy. Popular Essential Oils used in Aromatherapy are:  Lavender : Often used for their calming effects. It can help relieve pain, ease headaches and aid sleep, too. Even if you're new to essential oils, starting with lavender is a great idea. Lemon : It has long been used as a home remedy to clear the skin, to soothe anxiety, and to stimulate the mind.  It also helps fight exhaustion, helps with depression, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.  Chamomile : Chamomile preparations are commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders,...

STRESS RELIEF WITH HEAT THERAPY

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, works by applying heat to an affected area to treat damaged muscles, joints or tissues in the body. Its primary use is to help relieve persistent pains associated with muscle stiffness, sensitivity and cramping.  Thermotherapy consists of application of heat or cold (cryotherapy) for the purpose of changing the cutaneous, intra-articular and core temperature of soft tissue with the intention of improving the symptoms of certain conditions.  The goal of thermotherapy is to alter tissue temperature in a targeted region over time for the  purpose of inducing a desired biological response.  The majority of thermotherapies are designed to deliver the thermal therapy to a target tissue volume with minimal impact on intervening or surrounding tissues.  Heat can be ‎applied to the affected area of the patient in two distinct ways ‎: Moist Heat: In this type, the sources containing heat are moist heating packs, hot baths, ‎and s...

BEAT WINTER STRESS WITH THESE MAGICAL LIGHTS

Light therapy is also known as light exposure therapy, circadian light therapy, bright light therapy, or phototherapy. It is a treatment which involves exposure to an artificial light source. The history of light therapy dates back more than 3,000 years ago in India, where sunlight was used for therapeutic purposes and recorded in the sacred Hindu texts. Today, the beneficial effects of light therapy are well-established and they involve the use of visible light or non-visible ultraviolet (UV) light to treat a myriad of conditions.  During a light therapy session, the person sits in front of a specialized device, known as a light therapy box, that emits bright light similar to natural sunlight. It's thought that this type of light may cause a chemical change in the brain that lifts your mood and eases other symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) , such as being tired most of the time and sleeping too much. Generally, the light box should provide an exposure to 10,000 lux of...

PERU BALSAM THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS

Peru balsam is an oily resin or sap obtained by removing the bark of the Myroxylon balsamum tree and scorching the exposed wood. It was u sed by the Ancient Mayans  to make medicines, to attract wealth and happiness, inspire creativity and to assist with dream work. Peru Balsam essential oil help fight bacteria and germs. As a medical agent with  Anti-inflammatory properties , balsam of Peru is used in the local treatment of burns and wounds as an antiseptic.  Balsams are soft, initially malleable, and therefore can be used an ointment in wound healing.  Peru Balsam is also used as an expectorant, heart stimulant to increase blood pressure and as a parasiticide. It is also used in treatment of infections of the lungs and respiratory tracts. It treats conditions associated with bronchitis and asthma and provides relief from breathing difficulties.  The volatile fraction tends to be fragranced and is therefore used in perfumery, cosmetics, and burned as incense ...