Aromatherapy Massage
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In today's society it is so easy to become stressed
and thus feel tense and pressured. When this happens
you need to take some time to relax with a good aromatherapy
massage, in which aromatic oils are used. Some popular
aromatherapy essential oils that can be used in Aromatherapy
skin care massage include lavender, bergamot, tea
tree and sandalwood. The skin is massaged using a
mixture of oils that are designed to relieve anxiety,
stress and even mild depression. Aromatherapy skin
care massage can also work to make dry skin feel smooth
and supple.
As the essential oils are absorbed into the skin,
they take on a healing power all of their own. Aromatherapy
skin care massage is one way to take care of not only
your skin, but your whole being.
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Benefits
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Aromatherapy massage results
in significant decrease of anxiety and respiratory
rates, as well as a significant increase in
white blood cells and natural killer cell activity
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Aromatherapy massages decrease
the effects of anxiety; tension, depression,
pain and itching in burn patients. |
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massage helps abdominal surgery
patients in quicker recovery. Premature infants
who were given aromatherapy massage
gain more weight.
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Aroma massages reduce heart
rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation
and lymph flow, relax muscles, improve range
of motion and increase endorphins (enhancing
medical treatment).
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It fosters faster healing of
strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces
pain and swelling and reduces formation of excessive
scar tissue. |
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Aromatherapy massage improves
blood circulation, increases the supply
of nutrients and oxygen to the cells. The
immune system is also stimulated by improved
tissue drainage and better lymphatic flow.
Massage therapy has shown
benefits for chronic conditions such as
stress, insomnia, menstrual problems, menopausal
symptoms, hypertension, muscle spasm, joint
stiffness, low energy and fatigue. Muscular
pain and tension can be relieved with effective
massage strokes with the appropriate blend
of oils. PMS, migraine and digestive problems
can also be alleviated. Muscle toning, weight
gain and weight loss are also tackled with
the right blend of essential oils.
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