Author : Maggie Tisserand
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 19,15 MB
Release : 1996-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780892816286
Tisserand shows how the various essences can be used to maintain healthy hair and skin, promote general well-being, and assist in treating more serious health problems, She shares her techniques for enhancing sensual satisfaction with massage and gives advice on how to use aromatherapy during pregnancy and childbirth.
Author : Marc J. Gian
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,38 MB
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781782494416
Heal your body, mind, and spirit using the power of essential oils. Heal your body, mind, and spirit using the power of essential oils. Are you seeking a natural and holistic way to improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? And did you know that our sense of smell has the power to trigger and increase memory, change our mood, and boost our immune system? In Holistic Aromatherapy you will find the foundations for harnessing this power and self-healing with essential oils, including the additional benefits of practical applications based on Chinese Medicine. Discover the healing connection between aromatherapy and Chinese Medicine, and learn about key essential oils—peppermint, lavender, rose, eucalyptus, and many more—and their unique personalities and applications. Find out how to apply essential oils on acupressure points for enhanced benefits and make an essential bath oil, scrub, spray, or steam inhalation, as well as simple massage techniques and compresses for pain relief. Whether you need relief from a common cold, have a digestive concern, or suffer from back and neck pain, or if you are looking to improve your memory or seeking relaxation and a calm mind, enter the scent-filled world of Holistic Aromatherapy for overall self-care and rejuvenation.
Author : Jane Buckle
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 45,74 MB
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702064866
Enhance patient care with the help of aromatherapy! Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare is the first and only peer-reviewed clinical aromatherapy book in the world and features a foreword by Dr. Oz. Each chapter is written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. This clinical text is the must-have resource for learning how to effectively incorporate aromatherapy into clinical practice. This new third edition takes a holistic approach as it examines key facts and topical issues in aromatherapy practice and applies them within a variety of contexts and conditions. This edition also features updated information on aromatherapy treatments, aromatherapy organizations, essential oil providers, and more to ensure you are fully equipped to provide patients with the best complementary therapy available. Expert peer-reviewed information spans the entire book. All chapters have been written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. Introduction to the principles and practice of aromatherapy covers contraindications, toxicity, safe applications, and more. Descriptions of real-world applications illustrate how aromatherapy works in various clinical specialties. Coverage of aromatherapy in psychiatric nursing provides important information on depression, psychosis, bipolar, compulsive addictive, addiction and withdrawal. In-depth clinical section deals with the management of common problems, such as infection and pain, that may frequently be encountered on the job. Examples of specific oils in specific treatments helps readers directly apply book content to everyday practice. Evidence-based content draws from thousands of references. NEW! First and only totally peer-reviewed, evidence-based, clinical aromatherapy book in the world. NEW Chapter on integrative Healthcare documenting how clinical aromatherapy has been integrated into hospitals and healthcare in USA, UK and elsewhere. NEW Chapter on the M Technique: the highly successful method of gentle structured touch pioneered by Jane Buckle that is used in hospitals worldwide. All chapters updated with substantial additional references and tables.
Author : Gabriel Mojay
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 21,41 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780892818877
This aromatherapy guide synthesizes Eastern and Western approaches to restoring emotional and mental health by using the healing properties of 40 essential oils. 159 illustrations, 77 in color.
Author : Andrea Butje
Publisher : Hay House
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 29,38 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1401951619
Butje introduces readers to essential oils' unique properties. Each profile contains thorough practical information (Latin name, aroma, aromatic note, uses, and safety tips), as well as providing a sense of the oil's core spirit, physical, and emotional supportive capabilities. Included are tips for buying the safest, most natural forms of the essential oils, and recipes to help you create personalized essential oil blends for happier, healthier bodies, minds, and homes.-- adapted from publisher info
Author : Marlene Houghton
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,78 MB
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 157715178X
In Focus Essential Oils & Aromatherapy is your quick guide to the qualities and healing effects of every major essential oil, including recipes for beauty, home, and health applications. Included inside the back cover is a beautifully illustrated 18 × 24–inch wall chart containing a summary of the major essential oils, their characteristics, and their healing properties. Essential oils have been used for centuries and across many cultures in holistic remedies for all types of common ailments. Extracted from flowers, seeds, plants, and trees, natural oils are applied either topically or aromatically to give healing effects. This artfully designed guide gives you easy access to the information you need to use them effectively. After a detailed summary of each major oil, recipes of specific oil blends for numerous treatments are presented, including helpful hints and tips. With practice, and with In Focus Essential Oils & Aromatherapy in hand, you will be able to understand and use essential oils for countless purposes, including: Headaches Runny nose Allergies Common colds Cooking Perfume Deodorizing Stain removal The In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner's guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject.
Author : Valerie Ann Worwood
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 713 pages
File Size : 37,1 MB
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1577311396
Completely updated, the best book on the topic available anywhere has just gotten better! A necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle, this new edition contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments. No one has provided more thorough and accurate guidance to the home practitioner or professional aromatherapist than Valerie Ann Worwood. In her clear and positive voice, Worwood provides tools to address a huge variety of health issues, including specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. Other sections cover self-defense against microbes and contaminants, emotional challenges, care for the home and workplace, and applications for athletes, dancers, travelers, cooks, gardeners, and animal lovers. Worwood also offers us her expertise in the use of essential oils in beauty and spa treatments, plus profiles of 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more. Since the publication of the first edition of this book 25 years ago, the positive impact of essential oil use has become increasingly recognized, as scientific researchers throughout the world have explored essential oils and their constituents for their unique properties and uses.
Author : Marcel Lavabre
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 26,98 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1644110717
A classic, practical guide to the history, science, and art of aromatherapy, updated throughout with recent research and developments • Details more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with discussions of their specific actions and energetic and spiritual properties • Provides specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems • Explains techniques for using plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing and addresses the controversy surrounding some methods of application Updated throughout with recent research and the latest developments in the use of essential oils, this 30th-anniversary edition of Marcel Lavabre’s classic Aromatherapy Workbook provides the most comprehensive practical guide to the history, folklore, science, and art of aromatherapy available today. Examining the origins and applications of aromatics, from the mythical Queen of Sheba to René-Maurice Gatefossé, the author traces the medical, alchemical, and spiritual development of this healing art from classical civilizations up to the present. He explains the mysteries of the olfactory system and how this most ancient sensory system affects our moods, our emotions, and our sexuality. Illustrating the biochemistry of essential oils and how they work on the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels, he explores more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with detailed discussions of their specific actions. He shows how to use appropriate plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing the body, as well as in massage, aromatic baths, ritual, and spiritual practice. He also addresses the controversy surrounding different methods of administration and explores in depth the risks, benefits, and safety guidelines for each technique. Addressing the fundamental issues of purity and quality, the author discusses the various methods of extraction in detail and includes a special section devoted to the art of blending. He offers specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems. Lavabre also includes extensive reference tables to provide the reader with concise information on each essential oil and its therapeutic uses. This revised edition offers a perfect step-by-step guide for beginners as well as an ongoing reference for practicing aromatherapists.
Author : Merina Ty-Kisera
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 20,62 MB
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1623173256
Discover the healing powers of pairing essential oils with ancient acupressure techniques in this holistic self-care guide for treating 24 common ailments such as cold/flu, migraines, and muscular aches and pains. Fast, easy, and fun, Acupressure with Essential Oils empowers you to take control of your health to dissolve tension patterns, relieve symptoms and pain, and rediscover an integrated sense of self. Author Merina Ty-Kisera introduces her unique Aroma Acupressure method for self-care—applying the healing properties of essential oils to points on the body that cue energetic changes to bring the body and mind back to balance. Including simple routines for relief of common ailments such as cold/flu symptoms, digestive issues, muscular aches and migraines, Acupressure with Essential Oils also provides care for uplifting emotions and rejuvenating the mind. Learn daily practices to soothe a racing mind, ease into restful sleep, and lift fatigue caused by burnout and stress. The results—in as little as five minutes—can be complete relief as well as feeling more centered, calm, alert, and fully present, offering a powerful new dimension to healing the self and others. With helpful illustrations and a reader-friendly layout for quick reference, this guide will help you improve your quality of life—without big lifestyle changes.
Author : Sarah Swanberg
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 27,53 MB
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1646112229
Enhance your self-care routine with essential oils Essential oils have been used for natural wellness for centuries, and Aromatherapy for Self-Care is bringing this ancient medicine into the modern world. Wherever you're at on your aromatherapy self-care journey, this book will help you harness these powerful plant extracts to start feeling better inside and out. In this guide, you will find more than 100 aromatherapy remedies, rituals, and tips for a wide range of emotional, mental, and physical needs. Learn how to create your own blends, what brands to shop for, and which application methods are the most beneficial for you. Aromatherapy for Self-Care includes: Complete wellbeing—Over 100 modern remedies for total wellness, including an Uplifting Diffuser Blend, a Joyful Spirit Inhaler, and a Hopeful Outlook Roll-On. Sort it out—Profiles on the top 50 best essential oils for self-care help ensure you select the best extracts for your needs. Take care—Practical self-care advice and tips, including how to determine your needs and make an aromatherapy plan, help you feel in control of every day. Soothe and heal yourself with the complete guide to essential oils for self-care.
