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There are plants and there are drugs in your own components that have beneficial properties for our body. However, from this health blog do not recommend that you take on your own, but at least consult the pharmacist. In addition we will what are the main therapeutic uses of herbs.

You see, not only aromatic and therapeutic herbs, but there are plants and foods that have specific properties that act on our body.

Thus, the main uses of therapeutic herbs are:

Valeriana. It is one of the most consumed plants to relax the body. In fact, there are times when you can produce an excess of relaxation.

Ajo. Enhances the effects of drugs. It is a food with a bad reputation because of its smell and taste, but that is used to reduce blood pressure and to combat cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »

Aromatherapy helps to overcome mild depressive states and assists in recovery from severe depression, is not the remedy to cure the problem but more aid out of the depressive crisis.
The principle of Aromatherapy is that aromas can influence our moods and health in general, the smells that come in through the nose send signals to the brain that identifies it and in turn sends these signals to the whole organism.

How the Depression aromatherapy

Certain smells can make you secrete substances that produce energy inside and welfare, in much the same way they do antidepressant drugs.

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It is well known that aromatherapy can be beneficial for those suffering from insomnia. The ethereal oil’s effectiveness comes from its calming and relaxing properties that can alleviate a heavy heart, unwind a tired body and overcome insomnia.

The term insomnia describes the inability to have an adequate amount of sleep. It is also called insomnia and it is a very common illness that affects many people. It is believed that over 20% of the world’s population suffers from insomnia. If you do not easily fall asleep or wake up very early in the morning, you’re probably one of them. It calls the insomnia in different classes, as a transient (lasting less than a week) and long-term or chronic (lasting more than a month), which is the most dangerous to health. Read the rest of this entry »

BURNER AROMATHERAPY
The vaporization of essential oils can create different environments in your home and achieve the desired effects. Put warm water and 4 or 5 drops of essential oil. The effects last up to 12 hours. The capacity of the bowl should be equal to a cup of tea to last a little candle.

MASSAGE
Aid the absorption of the oils on the skin: Diluting your choice of oil in a blender jar essences in a recommended dose of 6 drops per 10 ml. (two tablespoons of coffee) vehicular almond oil.
Preparing your own ointment enough to choose a milk base that can be chosen with the essence of almonds to gently massage the body.
Tips from previous:
Perform a patch test on the inside of the arm at the elbow. If the skin reddens, will require further dilute the essential oil. If irritation persists, discontinue use.
After using an aromatic oil sobe skin should not be exposed to the sun, as they increase skin photosensitivity risk spots. This happens mostly with citrus oils.

INHALATION
It is a traditional method in the use of essential oils: Putting a few drops on a handkerchief and inhaling the aroma. We can also add a few drops to a bowl of hot water, cover his head with a towel and breathe for 5 to 10 minutes.

BATHROOM
Properly conveys the essential oils or essences natural bath foam mixed with hot water is quickly absorbed through the pores while the vapors are inhaled. It is another delicious way to use essential oils. Prepare a hot bath, add a capful of bath essences. Then relax in the bath at least 10 minutes (ideally 15 or 20 meters) to allow the essential oil properties act. IMPORTANT: Never mix essential oils with soap because it is corrupt. The tub should be clean and free of soap.

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