AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy- Stress & Sports - Jacuzzis

Relaxing in your own jacuzzi, with warm water bubbling on your back and essential oils relaxing you, is a very different matter than sitting in the chemical stew which is what most communal jacuzzis, with their constantly recycled water, resemble.

Any of the oils listed in these paragraphs would be fine, and although the essential oils if used over a long period of time will cause residue to build up in the pipes, this can be cleaned away with the usual cleansing programme you should be using.

If you ate compeletly hooked on the idea of communal jacuzzis and want to ask the neighbours to share yours, I suggest you aquaint yourself fully with the Bacteria Buster list of essential oils - and use them.

HOt TUBS
Hot tubs are the tradition in Japan, where the whole family will happily soak with the neighbours. The difference between japanese and Western cultures, however, is that the Japanes wouldn't dream of getting into a tub without having washed thoroughly beforehand, and certainly not if they had any bacterial, viral or fungal infections.

In fact, if the manager of any such establishment is reading this, he or she might like to bear in mind that there are excellent oils for rheumatism and arthritis and a special tub could be put aside for sufferers of these conditions.

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy; Valerie Ann Worwood.

Aromatherapy-stress & Sport - Saunas

Saunas are extremely useful but they can leave you a little depleted unless you are able to roll in the snow afterwards!

Oils to use in the Sauna are those that promote the elimination of waste products and debris theough the skin. Use them in the ater that yiu throw on the coals or other heat source.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE SAUNA

EUCALYPTUS - BIRCH - PINE - ROSEMARY - LEMON -LlIME - LAVENDER - GRAPEFRUIT - NIAOULI - BERGAMOT - CYPRESS.

Although not generally thought as a Sauna scent , the following synergistic blend is effective, gentle and relaxing, and it has a very nice fragrance.

RELAXING SAUNA SYNERGISTIC BLEND

Make up these proportions and use 4 drops at a time.

STIMULATING SAUNA SYNERGISTIC BLENd

Make up these proportions and use 4 drops at a time.

Eucalyptus lemon and Eucalyptus peppermint are very good oils to use singly in the Sauna - they clear the head and respiratory tract as well as helping to eliminate waste.

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: Valerie Ann Wormwood.

Aromatherapy-stress & Sport-Showers

Taking a warm shower after a work-out is one of the best things you can do, not only to make you feel good (all those negative ions you are inhaling are so beneficial) but to help eliminate the lactic acid that causes muscle ache. A shower with just soap and water cannot provide the deep cleansing your body requires, but using essential oils will help eliminate waste products from the body, preventing sore and aching muscles.

Before taking a shower, rub the body with a clean flannel on which you have just 3 neat drops of essential oil, rub it all over yourself and then shower in the normal way.

A combination of equal parts of rosemary, lemon and eucalyptus peppermint would be ideal for this purpose.

After showering, massage the muscles with a muscle relaxant oil or toning oil, depending on what you want to achieve.

ESSENTIAL OILS TO USE BEFORE AND IN THE SHOWER

Lavender-Eucalyptus Lemon-Rosemary-Birch-Lemon-Niaouli-Eucalyptus-Juniper-Eucalyptus Peppermint-Bergamot.

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: Valerie Ann Worwood

Stress and Sport- Aromatherapy

By its very nature competitive sport is stressful, and a certain amount of positive stress can give the impetus for better performance. But stress that is not burnt off can lead to problems. Use relaxing baths to cobmbat stress , both leading up to the event and after it, but before taking either of the recommended baths rub the body all over with the following:By its very nature competitive sport is stressful, and a certain amount of positive stress can give the impetus for better performance. But stress that is not burnt off can lead to problems. Use relaxing baths to cobmbat stress , both leading up to the event and after it, but before taking either of the recommended baths rub the body all over with the following:

PRE-BATH STRESS RUB

PRE-SPORT STRESS BATH SYNERGISTIC BLEND

AFTER-SPORT STRESS BATH SYNERGISTIC BLEND

These baths and the pre-bath rub aid in the elimination of any traces of adrenal chemicals tha can remain in the body if not burnt off and lead to negative symptoms.Thes baths and the pre-bath rub aid in the elimination of any traces of adrenal chemicals tha can remain in the body if not burnt off and lead to negative symptoms. 

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR INCREASED PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Use the above oils on their own or in combination, to a total of 2 drops only in baths and 10 drops to 30ml base oil for massage oil. The smaller quantities have their beneficial effect over a period of time and as these measures are likely to be used over a long period the small doses are better.Use the above oils on their own or in combination, to a total of 2 drops only in baths and 10 drops to 30ml base oil for massage oil. The smaller quantities have their beneficial effect over a period of time and as these measures are likely to be used over a long period the small doses are better.

If you experience deep fatigue it is better to use an oil that relaxes as opposed to stimulates, as a sudden rush of stimulation can tire the body further. Use for example marjoram instead of rosemary, and stick to low doses-only 10 drops of essential oil to 30ml vegetable oil.If you experience deep fatigue it is better to use an oil that relaxes as opposed to stimulates, as a sudden rush of stimulation can tire the body further. Use for example marjoram instead of rosemary, and stick to low doses-only 10 drops of essential oil to 30ml vegetable oil. 

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy: Valerie Ann Worwood