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Aromatherapy - a World of Fragrance
by Angie Kocsi
The ancient Egyptians used aromatherapy thousands of years ago. Aromatherapy, a word that derives from 'aroma', meaning fragrance or smell, and 'therapy' meaning treatment, is based on an ancient principle that the spirit and body should be in harmony. Hippocrates claimed that the secret to good health was to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage each day.
Aromatherapy, the healing art of using essential oils extracted from aromatic plants for therapeutic purposes is enjoying a modern-day revival. Extracted from fruit, flowers and tress, blends of these essentials oils can be incorporated for their healing properties and create a particular aroma. Each essential oil used in Aromatherapy can be used either alone or in combination with other oils to promote health and a sense of emotional well-being. A full Aromatherapy treatment combines the beneficial properties of essential oils with a warm relaxing massage.
While essential oils are considered to be safe to use, they are very powerful, highly concentrated substances which should be treated with a great deal of respect. Some of the most common essential oils and their effects: Before beginning any Aromatherapy treatment, it is important to understand how each essential oil works. Do not use any oil with which you are not familiar. Certain oils should not be used during pregnancy or when breast feeding. Consult your local professional for advise on which Aromatherapy oil best suits your needs. Spas in Canada © Copyright 2005
Darlene Zagata is a freelance writer and poet. Her work has appeared in several electronic and print
publications. She is a columnist for Child Care Magazine and a staff writer for Ritro.com. She is
also the editor of Thought Fragments, a poetry ezine for the new and emerging poet and The Write
Way Ezine, a general interest publication. © 2001
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