| Aromatherapy massage is the fusion of | | | | She developed her particular method of using the |
| aromatherapy and massage. Together these two | | | | "Individual Prescription" blending several essential |
| ancient methods combine to treat the mind, body | | | | oils, for each patient, after an in-depth consultation |
| and soul. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of | | | | and examination. She also pioneered the use of |
| essential oils. It is the ancient science of healing, | | | | massage to administer the essential oils, partly |
| relaxing and energizing the body by the use of | | | | perhaps because she was not a medical doctor, |
| plants and their parts. The word aromatherapy is | | | | and therefore not qualified to prescribe internal |
| derived from two words aroma which means | | | | use of the oils. |
| smell and therapy which stands for healing. | | | | Maury wrote Le Capital Jeunesse in English, The |
| Aromatherapy massage is the fusion of | | | | Secret of Life and Youth based on aromatherapy. |
| aromatherapy and massage. Together these two | | | | She opened clinics in France, Switzerland and |
| ancient methods combine to treat the mind, body | | | | England, and continued to teach and practice until |
| and soul. | | | | her death. |
| Aromatherapy | | | | Basic Oils There are a variety of essential oils |
| Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential | | | | that can be blended to create a perfect one for |
| oils. It is the ancient science of healing, relaxing | | | | your needs, a few of them are |
| and energizing the body by the use of plants and | | | | Lavender |
| their parts. The word aromatherapy is derived | | | | - most basic of oils |
| from two words aroma which means smell and | | | | - relaxation, calming, balancing |
| therapy which stands for healing. | | | | - antibiotic, antiseptic, antidepressant, sedative, |
| Essential oils are the basis of aromatherapy the | | | | detoxifier |
| roots, barks, flowers, fruits, seeds and nuts are | | | | - use on burns |
| used for the distillation of oils. Each essential oil is | | | | Rosemary |
| an aromatic essence, distilled from a single | | | | - stimulant for mental and physical body |
| botanical source. Essential oils are highly | | | | - antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, adrenal stimulant |
| concentrated and should not be used directly. | | | | - muscular strains and sprains, headaches, fatigue, |
| These oils can be blended together and this blend | | | | congestion, prevents scar tissue formation |
| is called synergy. The synergy is more potent | | | | Bergamot |
| than the individual oils. Since these oils are so | | | | - refreshing, uplifting, |
| potent in their concentrated form they are mixed | | | | - antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, |
| with simple oils called carrier oils like sweet almond, | | | | analgesic, sedative, expectorant, deodorizer |
| apricot kernel, or grape seed oil. Essential oils can | | | | - can be slightly irritating to skin |
| have many different effects on the body, mind | | | | Peppermint |
| and spirit. They can be sedative or stimulating, | | | | - digestive aid, headaches, fatigue |
| analgesic and antispasmodic and antibacterial. They | | | | - anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, |
| enter through our olfactory system and affect | | | | expectorant, stimulant, vasoconstrictor |
| the nervous system, thus improving mood and | | | | - cooling |
| relaxing or energizing us. This helps is alleviating | | | | Tea Tree |
| stress and speeds up healing. There are many | | | | - antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic |
| different ways of using essential oils | | | | - treatment of infections, ringworm, sunburn, |
| therapeutically - in baths, inhalations, compresses, | | | | acne, athlete's foot, gum disease |
| creams or lotions, massage. | | | | - caution when applying full strength |
| Massage | | | | Geranium |
| Massage therapy is also an ancient form of | | | | - eases stress |
| alternative medicine. It can affect the autonomic | | | | - antidepressant, adrenal and hormone balancer, |
| nervous system, and calms the mind, reducing | | | | detoxifier, sedative, antiseptic |
| the stress in the body. Massage stimulates the | | | | - good for PMS and female disorders |
| blood circulation, increasing the supply of nutrients | | | | Clary Sage |
| and oxygen to cells. It also stimulates lymphatic | | | | - antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, |
| flow, improving tissue drainage and in the immune | | | | sedative, tonic |
| system. | | | | - relieves PMS, soothing, relaxing |
| Hippocrates said: "The Physician must be | | | | |
| experienced in many things, but assuredly in | | | | Eucalyptus |
| rubbing . . . for rubbing can bind a joint that is too | | | | - antiviral, antiseptic, stimulant, anti-inflammatory, |
| loose, and loosen a joint that is too rigid." | | | | antibiotic |
| Depending on your need a synergy blend is | | | | - cools the body in summer and warms in winter |
| created with the carrier oil. There are a lot of | | | | - effective treatment for candida, diabetes, |
| combinations that are specially made for specific | | | | sunburn, congestion, cough, neuralgia |
| diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, stress, sports | | | | Geranium |
| injury, migraines, insomnia etc. History of | | | | - eases stress |
| Aromatherapy Massage Aromatherapy Massage | | | | - antidepressant, adrenal and hormone balancer, |
| is the brain child of Marguerite Maury, née | | | | detoxifier, sedative, antiseptic |
| König of Austria. Marguerite trained as a nurse | | | | - good for PMS and female disorders |
| and surgical assistant. Her interest in | | | | |
| aromatherapy began with the book of Dr | | | | Aromatherapy is a potent alternative medical |
| Chabenes, Les Grandes Possibilités par les | | | | procedure. The perfect place to get an |
| Matières Odoriferantes. Marguerite met and | | | | aromatherapy massage is in a spa from expertly |
| married a French doctor in the early thirties, and | | | | trained masseuses. |
| continued her research into essential oils. | | | | |