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Aromatherapy: Basic Mechanisms and Evidence Based Clinical Use (Clinical Pharmacognosy Series)
by Giacinto Bagetta Marco Cosentino Tsukasa SakuradaThis reference provides an up-to-date compilation of background scientific information that advocates the application of currently developed clinical studies of the effects of aromatherapy to the treatment of human diseases such as mild, stress-induced mood disorders, infectious diseases, and age-related disturbances. It presents a rational basis for clinical translations of aromatherapy for treating human diseases in need of safer or more effective therapies and discusses the need for further clinical development in areas where therapy is lacking.
Aromatherapy (Collins Gem)
by CollinsA practical introduction to the therapeutic effects of essential oils and their use in skin and body care.
Aromatherapy: How to use essential oils for beauty and wellbeing (Wellbeing Quick Guides)
by Liz EarleLiz Earle explains how aromatherapy can boost health and wellbeing and provides a clear guide to the best essential oils for a diffuser, massage or bath.Bestselling beauty and wellbeing writer Liz Earle's fully revised and updated quick guide to aromatherapy, including:- An introduction to aromatherapy and its uses- An A-Z of essential oils- A remedy finder for specific conditions and how to treat them, from headaches to sinusitis and lethargy- Recipes for bath oils, massage blends and facial oils- A how-to guide to aromatherapy massage- Safety tips and what to buy
Aromatherapy
by Marc J. GianIn Aromatherapy you will find the foundations for harnessing this power and self-healing with essential oils. Learn about oils such as peppermint, lavender, rose, eucalyptus and many more.
Aromatherapy An A-Z: The most comprehensive guide to aromatherapy ever published
by Patricia DavisThis is the most comprehensive encyclopaedia of aromatherapy available today, with over 400 entries covering more than 200 conditions, and 82 essential oils. It explains the properties of essential oils and the health conditions that benefit from them. There is also advice on hazardous oils. There are recipes and formulae for baths, creams and tonics. All the entries are comprehensive, fluently written and provide an easy-to-understand introduction to a wide range of topics.'The simple fact that the a-z has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide since it was first published speaks for itself. It has earned and kept its place amongst the handful of indispensable reference books on aromatherapy ... this book has been justly subtitled 'the aromatherapist's Bible' - Aromatherapy Quarterly'... one of the most thoroughly researched books written on aromatherapy' - The International Journal of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy And Massage For Mother And Baby: For Mother And Baby (Positive Parenting Ser.)
by Allison EnglandEvery mother-to-be approaches pregnancy differently; some are excited and positive in their outlook, while others feel apprehensive stressed and worried. One of the most popular forms of complementary treatment, aromatherapy is an ideal way to help you through the stresses, strains and discomforts of pregnancy, birth and into the first six months of motherhood. Fully updated, Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby shows you how to choose and use the fragrant, gentle essential oils. It shows you how the recipes, made up simply and safely at home, can alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period, as well as problems with your baby such as nappy rash and teething. In addition, it provides clear instructions on how to treat yourself and your baby to soothing massage. Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, with an A-Z reference guide to essential oils, Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby ensures a happier, healthier, more relaxed pregnancy and motherhood.
Aromatherapy and the Mind: An Exploration Into The Psychological And Emotional Effects Of Essential Oils
by Julia LawlessThis guide offers a fascinating exploration into the realm of fragrance. It clearly explains the psychological and emotional effects of essential oils showing how they can be used to:
Aromatherapy and Women’s Mental Health: An Evidence-Based Guide to Support Emotional Wellbeing
by Pam ConradWith an ever-growing interest in aromatherapy as a means to manage mental health as well as the subsequent safety concerns surrounding the use and methodology of essential oils, this timely, evidence-based book offers practical guidance on how to support women's mental health through aromatherapy. Comprehensive in its approach, this accessible text presents the history of mental health treatments, general aromatherapy, and specific practical tips and evidence-based aromatherapeutic treatments and management for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and panic disorders which is supplemented with paediatric emotional health support. It also features chapters on grief, pregnancy, postpartum, PMS, and menopause, making it a wide-ranging and holistic compendium of advice and guidance.This new book by Pam Conrad can be read alongside her previous guide Health Aromatherapy: A Clinically Evidence-Based Guide for Nurses, Midwives, Doulas and Therapists or as a stand-alone text and is an essential read for healthcare professionals looking to expand their holistic practice and cater to women's mental health.
The Aromatherapy Companion: Medicinal Uses/Ayurvedic Healing/Body-Care Blends/Perfumes & Scents/Emotional Health & Well-Being
by Victoria H. EdwardsBe happy, healthy, and beautiful! Victoria Edwards offers the most comprehensive aromatherapy guide available, with hundreds of recipes for beauty, health, and physical and emotional well-being. Edwards guides you through making perfumes, bath and massage oils, aphrodisiacs, and health care supplements. Learn about the properties of essential and carrier oils, and master classic recipes for healing and relaxation. You&’ll soon be creating customized blends for you and your friends that promote tranquility and strength.
Aromatherapy During Your Pregnancy
by Frances R CliffordThis book charts the aromatic pathway from the pre-conceptual stage right through to delivery and ne-natal care. It is a must for any health-conscious couple contemplating starting a family and wishing to enhance their lifestyle with essential oils and other naturally energetic products.The author has been in practice as an aromatherapist since the early 1980's, having previously founded the Bodytreats Group with her husband. Together, they have spearheaded a new approach to the understanding of the innermost secrets of essential oils, thus affecting the rationales which govern their use in clinical practice. Most of her time is spent with patients in Harley Street, London, teaching worldwide, lecturing and writing. She specializes in the treatment of cellulite, stress-related illnesses and the care of parents-to-be and their families.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals E-Book
by Shirley Price Len PriceAromatherapy for Health Professionals covers the full spectrum of theory and practice from essential oil science and the foundations of practice to the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions. The fourth edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings. It gives valuable information for any health professional wishing to develop their understanding of the subject, providing the in-depth knowledge needed to use essential oils in the practice environment. NEW FOR THIS EDITION * Two new chapters – Wound Care and Bereavement – provide valuable additions to the text * The chapter ‘Aromas, Mind and Body’ has been enhanced * Several new essential oils – giving properties, indications and cautions – have been added * New case histories illustrate the practical application of theory and techniques described * References have been updated and new research added The book is supported by a CD-ROM of ancillary tables covering essential oils for general use in health-care settings including indications for safe, therapeutic uses of essential oils; those to be used with caution; and essential oil definitions.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals E-Book: Aromatherapy for Health Professionals E-Book
by Shirley Price Len Price Penny PriceNow entering its 5th edition Aromatherapy for Health Professionals is an essential read for any professional wishing to practice aromatherapy in a clinical setting. It covers the theory and practice of essential oil science and the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions, giving an evidence based and in-depth presentation of the subject. Written by a highly experienced team of aromatherapists it is an authoritative guide for those wishing to use essential oils in a modern health care setting. Contains an A-Z of essential oils including their chemistry and properties, allowing therapists to select the most effective oils for use in a clinical situation. Includes a table giving the appropriate essential oils for different health conditions Includes case studies to help the reader understand how to put the theory into practice. The text is fully referenced and evidence based for use in a clinical setting.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals Revised Reprint E-Book
by Shirley Price Len Price Penny PriceAromatherapy for Health Professionals Revised Reprint E-Book
Aromatherapy for Women: How To Use Essential Oils For Health, Beauty And Your Emotions
by Maggie TisserandThis title has become an absolute aromatherapy classic. It shows how aromatherapy benefits the many aspects of women’s emotional and physical well-being.
Aromatherapy For Women & Children: Pregnancy and Childbirth
by Jane DyeAromatherapy For Women & Children is an invaluable aid for all women interested in the practise and theory of aromatherapy and how it can influence their everyday life and those of their families. It combines a comprehensive guide to the therapy with an easily accessible alphabetical section on understanding the oils, along with an A-Z directory covering all the common ailments.As Jane Dye explains, aromatherapy can have profound influence on the mental, emotional and physical levels and, if used with a degree of knowledge and respect, can effectively and delightfully treat all manner of complaints in a safe, non-toxic, non-habit forming way. She makes it assessible for everyone of all ages, especially beneficial during pregnancy and for children, when ideally, chemical drugs and their sometimes side effects should be avoided.
The Aromatherapy Garden: Growing Fragrant Plants for Happiness and Well-Being
by Kathi KevilleThe Aromatherapy Garden shows us how to create a beautiful, scent-filled garden. This detailed guide offers tips on how design for fragrance, with tips on where to place plants, how to layer the aroma, and advice on companion plants. A plant directory includes growing information and aromatherapy uses for 88 fragrant plants.
The Aromatherapy Handbook: The Secret Healing Power Of Essential Oils
by Daniele RymanIn Aromatherapy Handbook Danièle Ryman describes how to blend oils for a glowing skin, adding lustre to hair and preventing aging. Simple to use and packed with hints and tips, her book provides a complete guide to the healing properties of aromatherapy and its use in curing skin disorders, poor circulation, cellulite, sinusitis and bronchial troubles.
Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice
by Denise TiranDenise Tiran shares her extensive knowledge to provide midwives and other professionals with complete information on how to use aromatherapy during pregnancy, birth, and for new mothers. Covering all the necessary scientific, legal, ethical, and health issues, it gives you the knowledge and confidence to use aromatherapy safely and effectively.
Aromatherapy, Massage and Relaxation in Cancer Care: An Integrative Resource for Practitioners
by Ann Carter Timothy Jackson Rebecca Knowles Dr Peter Mackereth Anne Cawthorn Anita Mehrez Lynne Tomlinson Gwynneth Campbell Debs Costello Lydia Nightingale Reverend Kevin Dunn Paula Maycock Dr Jacqui Stringer Graeme DonaldAromatherapy, massage and relaxation are three of the most commonly used therapies in cancer care. This book offers an integrated approach to using these therapies and provides an evidence-based foundation for complementary therapists working in cancer care settings. International in its scope, the book provides essential information about the ethical and professional context in which therapists can practice and vital facts regarding medical treatment and potential side effects.
Aromatherapy, Massage and Relaxation in Cancer Care: An Integrative Resource for Practitioners (PDF)
by Anita Mehrez Ann Carter Anne Cawthorn Deborah Costello Dr Jacqui Stringer Dr Peter Mackereth Graeme Donald Gwynneth Campbell Lydia Nightingale Lynne Tomlinson Paula Maycock Rebecca Knowles Reverend Kevin Dunn Timothy JacksonAromatherapy, massage and relaxation are three of the most commonly used therapies in cancer care. This book offers an integrated approach to using these therapies and provides an evidence-based foundation for complementary therapists working in cancer care settings. International in its scope, the book provides essential information about the ethical and professional context in which therapists can practice and vital facts regarding medical treatment and potential side effects.
Aromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-254 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)
by Editors of Storey PublishingRelax and rejuvenate with aromatherapy massage!If you have been searching for the ultimate in spa-quality pampering of body and soul, aromatherapy massage is the answer! With sweetly scented oil and simple massage techniques you can:Calm the mind and relax the bodySooth aching joints and sore musclesImprove circulationUndo muscle knots and tensionEncourage sounder, more peaceful sleepInvigorate your energy levelRestore mental alertnessAromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe offers step-by-step instructions for full-body, scalp, face, hand, and foot massages. You'll also find recipes for aromatic massage oil blends that lift the spirits and soothe the body.Whether you have five minutes alone or are partnering up with a friend, there's a massage that's right for you! So let Aromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe be your on-call personal massage therapist - and enjoy!
Aromatherapy vs MRSA: Antimicrobial essential oils to combat bacterial infection, including the superbug
by Maggie TisserandIn this ground-breaking book, Maggie Tisserand explores the problem of serious infection, especially MRSA, and provides information on the natural products that have been scientifically proven to fight bacterial infection. She profiles key essential oils, such as tea tree and thyme, and includes advice on how they can be used to manage superbugs.
Aromatherapy Workbook: Understanding Essential Oils From Plant To Bottle
by Shirley PriceAn excellent guide for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the world of aromatherapy. It clearly explains everything you need to know about understanding and using essential oils.
Aromatic Amino Acids in the Brain (Novartis Foundation Symposia #22)
by David W. FitzSimons G. E. W. WolstenholmeThe Novartis Foundation Series is a popular collection of the proceedings from Novartis Foundation Symposia, in which groups of leading scientists from a range of topics across biology, chemistry and medicine assembled to present papers and discuss results. The Novartis Foundation, originally known as the Ciba Foundation, is well known to scientists and clinicians around the world.
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of Drylands and Deserts: Ecology, Ethnobiology, and Potential Uses (Exploring Medicinal Plants)
by David Ramiro Aguillón-Gutiérrez Cristian Torres-León Jorge Alejandro Aguirre-JoyaThe description and analysis of the Mexican and other countries desertic plants from the point of view of their use in traditional medicine and their potential use in integrative medicine is the overall theme of this book. Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of Drylands and Deserts: Ecology, Ethnobiology and Potential Uses describes the historic use of drylands plants, botanical and geological classification, also describes the endemic plants used in traditional medicine, going through the most relevant aspects of biomedicine and integrative medicine. The chemical and bioactive compounds from desertic medicinal and aromatic plants and the analytic techniques to determine chemical and bioactive compounds from the medicinal and aromatic plants are reviewed. Ethnobiology is detailed in the present book as well as the importance of the integrative medicine for the ancient and actual cultures. The book represents an effort to keep the ethnobiological knowledge of communities for the use of traditional desertic plants with the actual analytical techniques to unveil the chemical molecules responsible of the biological or biomedical applications. Features: • Describes the endemic plants used in traditional medicine • Includes the chemical and bioactive compounds from desertic medicinal plants • Addresses the analytic techniques to determine chemical and bioactive compounds • Represents an effort to keep the ethnobiological knowledge of communities To execute this book, there are collaborations by authors from different institutions in northern Mexico, which is where the arid and semi-arid ecosystems of the country are found. Although the subject of medicinal plants has been treated from different angles, this book offers a holistic and comprehensive vision of these important organisms of the Mexican desert, thus resulting in an updated work for specialized readers and for those who are beginning in this exciting theme.