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Mental

 

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

 

 

Condition

Oil

Method

Caution

Apathy

Basil,

Grapefruit,

Peppermint

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage,

inhalation

Can become serious condition

Depression

Jasmine,

Lavender,

Neroli

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation

Lasting more than a few days

Insecurity

Frankincense,

Sandalwood

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation

 

Irritability

Chamomile,

Lavender,

Neroli

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation

 

Low Self Esteem

Sandalwood,

Ylang-Ylang

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation

 

Mental Fatigue

Lavender,

Peppermint,

Rosemary

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation

 

Poor Memory

Rosemary

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage, inhalation

Can become extremely serious

Post Natal

 

Depression

Bergamot,

Chamomile,

 

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage preferably by partner

Potentially serious

 

 

 

Depression

Neroli

Fifteen minute soak, full body massage

Potentially serious

Stress

Chamomile,

Lavender,

Sandalwood

Fifteen minute soak, massage neck, back, and shoulder areas

Can cause serious problems

 

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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