AROMATHERAPY

As prevention is better than cure, we start with a formula that reduces stress,improves the circulation and nervous system and also lowers blood pressure.

Heart Care Formula

Rosemary   1 drop
Hyssop       1 drop
Bergamot   1 drop

Use in a bath or in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for self massage

in recent research carried out by Edinburgh University it was found that men who have had heart attacks of suffer from Angina have less essential fatty acids in their body than men with no heart trouble.

This implies that it is the lack of vegetable oils, fish and fresh green vegetables,rather than the over-consumption of saturated animal fats that causes the problems.

The two factors are of course related in that someone who uses butter regularly is unlikely to use polyunsaturated fats simply because he is already using one form of fat and none  of us  spreads our toast twice.

Also, if you have meat,which includes animal fat,for a meal that preludes you having fish. It's a question of choice,and in preventative heart care  it seems to make more sense to go for fish and vegetables  rather than steak and buttered baked potato. The researh is, however,merely a refinement on the old advice: lower your cholesterol intake.

Those who already have a heart problem,in addition to the above and following dietary advice, try to have an aromatherapy treatment once a month. If this isn't possible,adapt the self-massage techniques. Use essential oils at least once a week in your bath.

You might also like to look into chelation therapy which claims, by giving massive doses of vitamins, E,C,A,B-complex plus other vitamins,minerals and trace elements,to stimulate production of antibodies which break down the dangerous plaque coating the arteries.In China ginger has been known as a heart strengthner for thousands of years, and oil of ginger happens to be one of the essential oils recommended for use in heart care.

Choosinng from the two lists below, use the oils singly or in combinations - to a total of 5 drops in a bath, or a total of 30 drops per 30ml vegetable oil for the massage. You can create marvellously sensual aromas for youself that will also be doing you a great deal of good.

Heart Care Essential oils to stimulate circulation
Geranium-Rosemary-Rose Bulgar-Rose Maroc-Egyptian Rose-Hyssop-Black Pepper-Cardamon-Ginger

To alleviate stress and Strain
Bergamot-Clary-sage-Cypress-Basil

Many of these oils small spicy and masculine and are used in the most exclusive men's aftershaves and toiletries, and finding an oil or combination that suits your aroma preference won't be difficult.

Here is a formula you can try-either ina bath or massage oil. It is precisely because of heart-care considerations  that massage is always done working towards the heart, and in this case concentrate on your shoulders, the back of your neck, and both sides of your arms. This formula stimulates blood circulation  and strengthens the nervous system while dispelling anxieties and helping you to relax:

More Heart Care Formula
Cardamon    2 drops
Geranium     1 drop
Clary-Sage   2 drops
Bergamot     1 Drop
use in the bath or In 1 dessertspoon vegetable oil for a full body massage or In 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for self massage.

Reference: The Fragrant Pharmacy; Valerie Ann Wormwood