Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of plants and herbs. is derived from the ancient practice of using natural plant essences to promote health and wellbeing. The use of plant essential oils dates back to the ancient times in Egypt, Italy, India, and China. can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. It is an art and science which seeks to explore the physiological, psychological and spiritual realm of the individual's response to aromatic extracts as well as to observe and enhance the individual's innate healing process. massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or improving emotionally-related conditions. is one of the fastest growing fields in alternative medicine.
Aromatherapy can be used for treatments from acne (Rosemary and Geranium) and other skin problems. is widely used at home, clinics and hospitals for a variety of applications such as pain relief for women in labor pain, relieving pain caused by the side effects of the chemotherapy undergone by the cancer patients, and rehabilitation of cardiac patients. has been traced back to the most ancient healing ceremonies, where patients were smoked to rid them of evil spirits. When using good quality essential oils correctly, the soothing combination of beautiful aromas, massage, aromatic baths and other treatments all work to regulate, balance, heal and maintain your entire being by working with nature, and not against it. is relatively easy to practice at home as we now have
Too little sleep tied to increased cancer risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regular exercise can reduce a woman's risk of cancer, but the benefits may slip away if she gets too little sleep, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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Good news and bad on cholesterol levels: US study
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Women may ignore cancer-related lymphedema: survey
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Deaths decline as alcohol tax goes up: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Tax hikes on alcohol could offer a quick way to curb alcohol-related deaths, if the experience in Alaska is any indication.
Text messages could help keep kids healthy
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New study backs solvent, leukemia link
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Dangerous bacteria on increase - expert
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Weight-loss surgery helps with pregnancy: study
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Broccoli helps prevent cancer in smokers - study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Broccoli and similar vegetables appear to offer special protection from cancer for smokers, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Canola oil diet lowers cancer risk for mom, baby
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Thyroid disease often seen with celiac disease
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Many U.S. doctors plan to quit or cut back: survey
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U.S. Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Medicare, the U.S. government's largest payer of health care, said on Monday it does not plan to cover weight-loss surgery in diabetic patients who are not dangerously overweight, saying there is not enough evidence to show it can improve their health.
Larger calves tied to lower risk of artery build-up
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Good news and bad on cholesterol levels: US study
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Diabetes drugs tied to lower prostate cancer risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drugs used to control diabetes may lower the risk of prostate cancer, investigators at the University of Tampere in Finland report.
