Aromatherapy and Arthritis Pain

Health is the most natural state of being. To maintain true health in its natural state, you need natural herbs, not man-made pharmaceutical drugs. Herbal medicine is the most widespread of all forms of medicine.

Aromatherapy is one form of natural medicine, which makes use of essential oils from plants. Aromatherapy has a long history and tradition. The Arabs were the first to use essential oils to promote health and wellness. Essential oils are concentrated substances obtained from plants for their medicinal values. It is based on the concept of smell, which affects not only your emotions but also your moods, and therefore is conducive to natural physical and mental health.

Aromatherapy is the application of essential oils, which are highly concentrated substances extracted from medicinal herbs and plants, to treat various health problems and to promote general wellness. To maintain the efficacy of essential oils, do not use oils consecutively for several days. Also do not inhale too much at one time: more is not necessarily better, because the olfactory center of your brain may become overwhelmed, causing headaches or even nausea.

A good way to use essential oils is to place a few drops on the surface of the bath water just before bathing. Another way of application is to dilute it into a base vegetable oil before applying to the skin in massage.

Aromatherapy to treat arthritis pain is based on the principle of detoxification and improved circulation to eliminate pain in the joints.

Use Cypress, Juniper, and Lemon as bath oils, or diluted in a base oil for massage into the affected area. In particular, Juniper has an anti-inflammatory effect. Black Pepper, Ginger, Marjoram, and Rosemary are essential oils to stimulate circulation to eliminate pain.

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To maximize the effect of aromatherapy, drink a tea from celery seeds (which is alkalizing) to remove acidic toxins from your body. Place one teaspoon of lightly crushed celery seeds in a teapot. Pour boiling water and leave for ten minutes. Add some chopped fresh parsley. This drink helps to detoxify your body. To improve circulation, drink fresh ginger tea, which is made from fresh ginger root (1-2 inches) steeped in boiling water for 20 minutes.

The drinks above and daily bath and massage with essential oils will soothe your arthritis pain, if not eliminate it.

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