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The Pleasures of Safe Aromatherapy
Our minds are what give us
directions and help us to make decisions, although our emotions can certainly
play a part. Our brains are considered part of our minds but since intelligence
varies, when we talk about the mental component of our bodies we’re talking
more about a state of being or how we make decisions. Here is another table,
this one aimed at showing some mental states and how aromatherapy can affect
them. You will surely notice that the
lines between our mental and emotional selves are blurred. This is no surprise
since we are talking about our entire selves, the whole person. You’ll notice
that treatment for all these conditions call for a fifteen minute soak in a
warm bath. This is always a relaxing and nice thing to do for you, and the
addition of the right essential oils can make it a healing experience as well.
Even though not all the conditions list a caution, anything disturbing that goes
on for a long period of time is to be treated as serious. In addition to
aromatherapy you may wish to consult a physician, take up some sort of
exercise, or talk with someone you feel safe with.
A Quick Look at Some Soaks for Mental Health
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Apathy
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Basil,
Grapefruit,
Peppermint
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage,
inhalation
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Can become serious condition
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Depression
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Jasmine,
Lavender,
Neroli
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation
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Lasting more than a few days
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Insecurity
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Frankincense,
Sandalwood
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation
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Irritability
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Chamomile,
Lavender,
Neroli
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation
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Low Self Esteem
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Sandalwood,
Ylang-Ylang
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation
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Mental Fatigue
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Lavender,
Peppermint,
Rosemary
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation
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Poor Memory
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Rosemary
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation
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Can become extremely serious
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Post Natal
Depression
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Bergamot,
Chamomile,
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage preferably by
partner
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Potentially serious
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Depression
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Neroli
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Fifteen minute soak, full body massage
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Potentially serious
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Stress
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Chamomile,
Lavender,
Sandalwood
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Fifteen minute soak, massage neck, back, and shoulder
areas
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Can cause serious problems
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Be sure to check out http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/essential-oils-body.htm.
It has so many tips on how to use oils for various conditions. We thank them
for the information.
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