Ancient Secrets of Life
Aromatherapy and Young Living Essential Oils
Where did Aromatherapy come from? In truth it is one of the humankind's oldest methods of healing and perfumery. In ancient time oils were more precious than gold and jewels. Watch the video below to learn more about the ancient secrets of life and aromatherapy with Young Living Essential Oils.
Aromatherapy is the inhalation of plant oils, called essential oils, for improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Essential oils are the pure essence of the plant-often referred to as nature's living energy, and can provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly. Essential oils can be used on their own for aromatherapy or with complementary natural ingredients, such as vegetable or carrier oils.
Aromatherapy for Improved Health and Wellness
Aromatherapy is one of many ways you can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. When practicing aromatherapy it's vital that only pure, undiluted essential oils are used. Synthetic, perfume-grade products lack the necessary level of beneficial constituents and offer little or no positive effect.
We choose to diffuse pure Young Living Therapeutic GradeTM (YLTG) essential oils to help us create a proper mood, state of mind, and improve our physical well-being.
When an essential oil is diffused, it's inhaled and processed through the olfactory system, which then sends the therapeutic benefits of the aroma to the brain. Depending on the specific constituents in the oil, you may begin to feel the release of negative emotions, the soothing of undue muscle tension, or experience the cleansing effect of the oils as your body eliminates toxins.
Diffusing essential oils using a device that disperses the oil into the air in a micro-fine vapor. We prefer the Young Living line of essential oil diffusers that effectively spreads the aromatic benefits of essential oils through the air without damaging their important constituents.
You can also use essential oils with a humidifier. Sprinkle a few drops of essential oil on a tissue or small cloth and place in front of the escaping steam. Avoid putting the oil directly into your humidifier, as it will float on top of the water instead of dispersing with the water vapor.
Another method is pour hot water into a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil. Lower your face a few inches over the bowl and cover your head and the bowl with a towel, then breathe deeply and slowly. This methods is wonderful for stuffed noses, blocked ears and also as a beauty routine.