Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage represents the same body treatment but with the use of essential plant oils that retain all the concentrated properties of their mother herbs. What exactly is the working trick behind the many advantages of aromatherapy massage? Well, there is a very specific connection between the smell center, the nose, and a part of the brain known as the limbic systems. This part of the brain controls emotions and the hormone secretion; therefore, when the molecules of the essential oils used in aromatherapy massage are inhaled they trigger a reaction on the part of the limbic system. Thus, the heat beat rate, the blood pressure as well as the immune system and the digestion are influenced.
One further advantage of aromatherapy massage is the possibility for the essential oils to get absorbed into the skin, which would explain a higher efficiency rate and more benefits for one's health. Here are just a few examples of the properties specific to the fragrances used in aromatherapy massage. Chamomile, orange, geranium and lavender are great for their calming and relaxing properties at the level of the central nervous system. Rosemary boosts up the energy levels and cleanses the body while tea tree, pine and eucalyptus have a great impact at the level of the respiratory system.
Aromatherapy massage is highly recommended to people who suffer from stress and all sorts of emotional imbalances. Insomnia, digestive disorders, headaches and various other symptoms are very often connected with anxiety and very high stress levels. Research indicates that the post-partum blues specific to new moms are decreased significantly when aromatherapy massage is used. Moreover, scientists have noticed an improvement in the symptoms of patients suffering from lymphedema when self-massage was applied daily in combination with essential volatile oils. Even cancer can be now included among the health problems that aromatherapy massage can help one with.
There are some situations that aromatherapy massage is incompatible with; thus, people who suffer from rashes, infectious skin diseases or have open wounds on the body surface should not expose themselves to the direct contact with essential oils. Then, you should also talk to a doctor if you suffer from a heart disease and you want to turn to aromatherapy massage. Precautions are also necessary for pregnant women or anyone who's had a recent fracture or an abdominal hernia. Talk to a health care provider and to the aromatherapy specialist in order to present case specificity or some other info that could affect your safety during the massage session.