Alopecia is an ailment which can be caused by a poor diet or imbalance of hormones in the body. Alopecia can also start later on in life if there has not been enough attention to the hair shafts or if it is hereditary.

Aromatherapy Oils are distilled from herbal plants and used to treat a variety of ailments and beauty treatments. However, the oils should not be in direct contact with skin tissue.

It is advisable to mix the oil with base carrier oil such as sweet almond or olive before use.

Aromatherapy oils such as Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Thyme, Chamomile or sage are useful essential oils to have in your Home Remedies cupboard for a reduction in stress or to bring calm to mind and body.

A healing treatment for alopecia:

Mix the essential oils of Cedar Wood, Sage, Lavender, Thyme and Chamomile. Add four drops of the oils Ylang Ylang and Rosemary.

Mix the above liquid with two ounces of your chosen base carrier oil.

Watch out for stains. Use an old towel.

Rub a few drops of the mixture into the scalp on a regular basis. Give it time for the new hair growth to appear.

Caution: Do a patch test and if no red allergy spots appear then you are ready to use this treatment.

Aromatherapy Oils are distilled from herbal plants which for thousands of years nature has provided for us.

Using aromatherapy oils has a healing treatment in the form of a massage or taken oraly can help in many ways.

It is considered a holistic therapy treatment which works on an emotional and spiritual level. The effects are felt both physically and psychology.

The oils are used in many different ways such as inhalation, massage or by a simple treatment at bath time.

The results are effective due to the brain receiving the scents or aromas and it sends out a signal to the part or parts of the body which requires healing. This healing therapy is good for ailments such as blood pressure, bad breathing, stress and balancing hormones.

If you are just starting to add essential oils to your collection of Home Remedies , buy only the best.

Remember if you have to use essential oils as a beauty treatment do not apply the oil directly to your skin.

Use quality base carrier oil such as olive or sweet almond and mix with the essential oil of your choice and you are then ready for a massage.

Tip: Lavender oil is good for calming mind and body and Bergamot is good for nervous tension and stress.

Aromas and scents have the power to produce emotional reactions. A distinctive smell can make a person remember things from the past. Some times the memory may not be a pleasant one, but it does provoke the mind.

Different essential oils have different effects. For example, Lavender and Chamomile are well known to have a sedative effect whereas Rosemary and Geranium essential oils are good to uplift a person.

Aromatherapy became popular through the perfume industry. The perfume industry uses the essential oils from distillation and the scents and aromas can be used on their own or in combination with other oils.

A balanced scent from a blend of different oils is enjoyable and can have a great therapeutic effect.

Note:
Once diluted with a base carrier oil their shelf life can be short.

Body massage combined with experience and knowledge of physiology can be used to enhance healing for colds, painful joints and diseases.

Tip:
Aromatherapy Oils are a natural and volatile substance. These substances have healing properties with scents and aromas that are powerful. You should always research the essential oil which could work for you.

If you start to use Aromatherapy Oils as a healing treatment, beauty therapy or in the home it can be cost effective.

Choosing the correct essential oil will help in any of the above situations. Make sure the oils are labelled correctly and the liquid is in dark brown bottles. Check for cracks in the bottle.

It is important to research which aromatherapy oil will benefit a healing treatment whether it is a calming effect required or an essential oil for massage.

An aromatherapist will use essential oils as a massage for calming mind and body. However this knowledge is attainable for a person to use in their home.

Tips:

Place a couple of drops of your chosen essential oil in bath water to aid restful sleep.

Lavender or Chamomile essential oil is popular.

To clear a sinus problem or a headache place a couple of drops of oil on to a handkerchief to send out the aromas.

Eucalyptus essential oil.

Spraying a mix of aromatherapy oil with distilled water can freshen up a room can change the mood of a room.

Rose and distilled water has a light scent. Sandalwood has an earthier aroma.

Caution: Do not use aromatherapy oils directly on skin tissue. Check for allergies by doing a patch test.

This essential oil has many ways it can be used for beauty treatments. It is a none-greasy essential oil which is an inexpensive way to have a home beauty treatment.

Jojoba oil is like a person’s natural sebum which can be found in the face. This essential oil is easily absorbed by the tissues of the skin and you only need a couple of drops.

Massaged into the facial area the oil will help to boost the flow of blood.

The skin will start to balance out its moisture levels and get rid of any impurities.

Apply to dry skin with a moist pad before rinsing with water. Use this method to take off old mascara and make-up.

Jojoba essential oil can be used as a lip balm for sore or chapped lips.

Hands:

Hands are often left without a beauty treatment and they do a lot of work. Jojoba oil mixed with your favourite hand cream and rubbed into the skin can double up as an inhalation treatment.

Rub some of the oil into unsightly cuticles and add some of the oil to old nail polish to give it new life.

Feet:

Use a similar method as above to treat your feet.

Chamomile the aromatherapy oil is well known to help with easing and comforting painful ailments.

This beautiful herbal plant with its variety of healing treasure within its powers is a natural remedy to bring calm to mind and body.

Blood pressure sufferers can use this herbal remedy to lower sugar levels and stops the major organ: the liver from being susceptible to disease.

If you are a person who suffers from a lack of sleep, try chamomile tea before bedtime on a regular basis for an improvement in the sleep pattern.

Beauty Treatment Tips:

Chamomile the essential blended with a little olive or sweet almond oil is a beauty regime which will help with any skin irritations.

A blend of Chamomile essential oil with a base carrier oil and massaged in to the skin can bring calmness to mind and body.

Add a couple of drops of essential oil to your bathwater before bedtime to aid a natural sleep.

Use Lavender oil in the bathwater as an alternative method to Chamomile or sprinkle a little over your pillow before retiring. However be aware Lavender essential oil can be overpowering.

Caution: do not use if you think you may be pregnant.

Migraines can attack you at any time and they can be worse than having a hangover. The pain they cause makes you feel sickly with flashing lights, which increases the effect of the pain.

A person’s brain releases chemicals when swollen, muscles tense up when blood vessels start to dilate; this sets off the migraine.

A severe attack of migraine causes a person to react by seeking the darkness of the bedroom and keeping out of the way of sunlight. When the migraine is in full flow a person can not think straight until it passes.

Sleep is a good therapy to reduce pain and in some cases once a person takes to their beds, they can be there for a couple of days.

Aromatherapy Oils such as Lavender or Chamomile in a diffuser placed in a bedroom can help to have a calming effect.

Aromatherapy oils are a natural healing remedy with scents or aromas which are picked up in the nasal area. A message is received by the brain to relax and release hormones to reduce the pain.

Tip: Research other aromatherapy oils and use relaxation CDs or DVDs. Try meditating on a daily basis to reduce the onset of migraines.

Caution: If you find migraines are affecting you on a regular basis consult your doctor.

Aromatherapy Oils are well known as a healing technique by adding them to bath water which calms mind and body, a tea for relaxation or using in a diffuser to set the mood of a room.

There is another method of using the oils which is by inhalation. The method is a simple but effective way of treating your body’s brain and limbic system to a relaxing treatment.

When a person inhales the scents and aromas of essential oils it affects the emotional centres in the brain via the limbic centre. Some oils sharpen the mind to help with concentration and others can help to reduces anxiety or stress.

Listed below is a popular recipe for inhalation: The Handkerchief method

Place a couple of drops of the essential oil on to a handkerchief or tissue. Inhale at your own leisure. However be careful not to let the oil touch your nose as it could burn your skin.

This method is good if you are at work as you can leave a tissue on your desk to let the aroma drift and evaporate while you work.

Tip: Do not use too many drops of essential oil as it can be overpowering.

Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant.

Aromatherapy Oils can help both adults and children. Using the oils can be beneficial as they are a natural treatment and do not have any side effects.

Listed below are some of the causes of lack of sleep and how to choose the correct oils which you can benefit from:

Frightened of the dark

Younger children can suffer from a fear of the dark, so try placing an oil burner in the bedroom. Choose essential oils of Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Marigold, Clary Sage or Rose.

The oil burner will show a calming light to calm your child throughout the night.

Hyperactivity

If your child is always on the go and can not settle easily at bedtime then try twelve drops of chamomile oil to the bath water. Make sue the bath water is over half full. Let your child soak or play for a while to let the oils work. Read a calming story.

Excitability

If exams are looming and worry or stress is affecting your child then help is at hand. Use any sedative oils as already mentioned in your child’s bath water and in a vaporizer or burner in the bedroom. Sprinkle a little oil on the pillow (but not too much).

Tip: When your child is short tempered ask if they have slept well as it is sometimes a sign of a lack of sleep.

The antiseptic properties of Aromatherapy Oils were first found by Frenchman Rene Gattefore. This gentleman burnt himself and reached out for lavender to cover the burn and found the pain reduced.

This was the start of Rene trying out different experiments on other herbal plants. He learnt how to extract essential oils and studied the effect they have on people.

The result was that he found the majority of herbs to have antiseptic properties which help to treat burns, cuts, grazes and scratches. Some of the herbs prevent and help with diseases.

If you suffer from breathing problems there are essential oils which can be used as an expectorant and they can help to clear up a chest or cough.

Listed under this heading are camphor, menthol and eucalyptus essential oils which clear the breathing difficulties associated with chest problems.

A diffuser can be used to spread the scent or aroma around a room to create a calming effect. Choosing the essential oil to change the mood of a room is important so you need to research the oils to suit you. Lavender oil is popular with bringing calm to mind and body.

Aromatherapy oils can be added to your bath water to bring relief to mind and body and help a person to relax before a good nights sleep.