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romatherapy uses essential oils extracted from plants, shrubs and trees. These essential oils are often used to treat medical conditions, alleviate psychological ailments or to improve mood and reduce stress. The essential oils of aromatherapy have the power to enhance both your physical and mental state.

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Massage is the main method used to apply the essential oils of aromatherapy. An aromatherapy massage is usually a full body massage, with special attention sometimes given to affected areas. During an aromatherapy massage, the plant-derived essential oils penetrate the skin. Also, a portion of the oils may vaporize in response to the heat of the skin. This will give added benefit as the aroma of the oils are inhaled.

An aromatherapy massage is beneficial for several reasons. We derive a great deal of comfort from human touch. Touch is a primary means to showing care or offering comfort to one another. In fact, we often comfort ourselves with touch, rubbing or gently massaging an aching muscle or sprained joint. It's interesting to note that the heat and friction generated by this action dilates our blood vessels and improves circulation, which leads to accelerated healing.

An aromatherapy massage is enjoyable. It relaxes your body and mind, and it is an outstanding stress reduction technique. The benefits of massage would give it great value even without the use of aromatherapy oils.

Aromatherapy has an additional benefit for couples: touch and massage can greatly enhance intimate loving relationships.

The medical professions are recognizing the value of touch in healing. Nurses and midwives often recommend gentle massage to mothers with newborns, as this can accelerate mother-child bonding. Aromatherapy and essential oil massages are increasingly prescribed for stress reduction.

Unless a person suffers from a condition that specifically renders massage inadvisable, aromatherapy massage can be an enjoyable and beneficial experience. It is harmless and provides great benefits to both body and spirit.

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