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Aromatherapy / Essential Oils / Scents

Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses volatile oils from plants, known as essential oils, to affect someone's mood and health.

Aromatherapy – Aromatherapy Oils That Work

A look at five essential oils with proven health benefits, from anxiety relief and stress reduction to natural treatment of headaches and stomach troubles.

Aromatherapy – Lavender Aromatherapy

To sleep more soundly and ease your anxiety, try a do-it-yourself remedy infused with naturally calming lavender essential oil.

Enhance Your Mood with Essential Oils

Need a quick pick-me-up? Breathing in certain healing scents can improve your mood naturally. Learn more about how aromatherapy can help you beat the blues, and find out which essential oils are proven to possess mood-lifting properties.

Aromatherapy Diffusers

What are aromatherapy diffusers? Here is a brief definition of aromatherapy diffusers.

Carrier Oils

What are carrier oils? Here is a brief definition.

Aromatherapy

What is aromatherapy? Here is a brief description.

Essential Oil

What is an essential oil? Here is a definition of essential oils.

How to Use Essential Oils Safely

Tips on how to use essential oils safely.

Tips on Buying Essential Oils

What to look for when buying essential oils.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of plants and herbs. Information about how aromatherapy works, conditions treated, and types of home treatments.

Aromatherapy Massage

What is aromatherapy massage? How is it different from regular massage? Why do people get aromatherapy massage?

Aromatherapy During Pregnancy and Birth

Using aromatherapy for pregnancy and birth is also an age old process. Aromatherapy is usually done to relieve tension and promote relaxation. Find out about the most frequently used scents.
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