6 Simple Aromatherapy Remedies For Common Ailments
Thursday, August 4th, 2011Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years, as natural remedies for our every day ailments. It is easy to use, generally inexpensive and does not have the side effects of over the counter medications. From headaches to acne, aromatherapy can offer most everyone a gentler alternative. This article will explore 6 common maladies and how aromatherapy can offer you some natural relief.
1. Headache
I think just about everyone has suffered from headaches at some point. Whether it’s the occasional annoyance or the ‘down for the count’ pain, headaches can definitely affect your mood and slow down your day. Instead of popping a pill, which may upset your stomach, thin your blood or be hard on your liver, why not give peppermint oil a try! Place a dab of peppermint oil on your temples, behind your ears and across your hair-line (along your forehead). Peppermint aromatherapy helps to relieve muscular tension as well as stress, and often times, that is the original cause of the headache. Or at least a strong contributing factor.
