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Aromatherapy Massage
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1.0
Massage is perhaps the most popular way to use
essential oils. It combines the healing art of
aromatherapy with the healing art of touch.
Self-massage is just as effective as being massaged by
another person, and lack of a partner is no excuse for
not trying these relaxing recipes.
Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil.
Never place them directly onto the skin. As a general
rule, do not exceed ten drops of total essential oils
per mixture, and try to keep it around five for maximum
effectiveness.
Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to
conditions involving stress or improving
emotionally-related conditions.
* Stress and stress-related conditions such as insomnia
* Headache
* Digestive disorders
* Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
* Back pain
Precautions for using essential oils:
Oils which are not suitable for home use include, but
are not restricted to: cinnamon, clove, hyssop, and sage.
Oils which should not be used during pregnancy include,
but are not restricted to: basil, clove, cinnamon,
fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint,
rosemary, sage, and white thyme.
Oils which should not be used for steam facials
include, but are not restricted to: bay, clary sage,
ginger, juniper, pine, and tea tree.
Oils which are photosynthesizing include, but are not
restricted to: lemon, bergamot, lime, and orange. Do
not go out into the sun for at least two hours after
applying these oils to your skin.
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