What is Aromatherapy

What is Aromatherapy

I have found several different definitions of aromatherapy and it's uses. Some from simple " it's using different aromas from plant extract to oils to stimulate the senses" kind of thing. I guess I just wanted to know how it could benefit me in my quest to relieve my stress. The stress exacerbates my illness and therefore causes me to not function as I would like to.

One definition of aromatherapy is ...

Aromatherapy is healing therapy using essential oils, these are plant
hormones/essences and are extracted from many species of herbs and aromatic
plants. The oils have many healing properties and when carefully blended can
have a very positive effect on a persons health and well being. Aromatherapy can
be used in many different ways the most effective being through therapeutic
massage when the oils are absorbed through the skin.
By using therapeutic
massage this can benefit people in many ways, for stress relief, relaxation,
relief of tension, time out from the demands of work and family life; soothing
tired, aching muscles, improving circulation, aiding the removal of toxins and
wastes from the body, increasing immunity, improving skin tone, texture and
appearanceas well as having an effect on many medical conditions.

So I wanted to know what those medical conditions were. One in particular was for chronic pain. I suffer with chronic pain in my joints from a connective tissue disease and this debilitates me to some degree. I do notice that the weather and stress can play a part in this process. Whatever it takes to help aid in relieving these symptoms.

Relaxation to help Relieve Stress

About a year ago, I was diagnosed with a connective tissue disease. It was something that I suspected, but when you receive the news, the reality sets in. One thing I learned about the disease is that certain things can trigger a relapse of the symptoms, the main one being stress. I know a lot of people who are stressed about work, finances, kids, you name it. I found that relaxation is the key to reducing my stress. That's why I created a website that offered different products that helps relieve stress. Aromatherapy is an alternative way to help fight off those triggers. I have looked for all of my favorite things that I use to relax. Some of those are scented candles, bath and body products for long hot baths, scented oils. Scents can have an effect on the senses that seem to make all those stressful situations seem less important for awhile. For me, my favorite are scented candles. I love the scent of blueberry, melon, apples just to name a few. My store offers all these and different and unique candle holders, and incense and oil warmers and burners that can assist in helping those who need to relieve some stress by using aromatherapy. This by no means is a medical opinion. It's what I found helps me.