If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

Aromatherapy has become a standard alternative medicine that many people use and believe to work. I know very little about Aromatherapy except for the simple fact that in the shower I find that the different smells of our different soaps make me react differently emotionally. Aromatherapy is very esoteric and new age but I still wanted to learn more so I went hunting for some Aromatherapy info and found it. Jeffrey Meier wrote the following article that presents lots of the background on Aromatherapy as well as a lot of the uses.

There is a rumor going around that there are certain oils that not only leave you feeling fresh and light, but also have certain healing properties. Have you heard that rumor? Yes? I have too, which prompted me to want to find out more. In my research, I was led down a path toward aromatherapy. Do you want to know more? Let’s explore together!

According to my research, aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses essential oils and other scented plant compounds in order to positively affect a person’s mood or health. On the technical side, the reason that the essential oils are different than other herbal products is because of the distillation process which recovers the lighter “phytomolecules.” Trust me; I don’t know what they’re talking about either. However, what I do know is that many praise its benefits and highly recommend it, so my research took me in the direction of learning what different types are available, and why they are so helpful.

History
Before we go into the types of aromatherapy, I wanted to look at the history of this great medical tradition. Unlike many other natural medical alternatives, the roots of aromatherapy are grounded in the West. The term was coined by a French chemist named René Maurice Gattefossé who was dedicated to researching the healing properties of essential oils. During one of his chemistry projects, he accidentally set his arm on fire. When he submerged it in the nearest cold liquid he could find, he realized immediately that the pain in his arm was relieved. He looked at the vat and saw the cold liquid was NOx PH232, which is also called lavender oil. And after a few days, he saw that the recovery time for his burn was significantly decreased; in addition, his redness, inflammation, blisters and scarring were almost non-existent, helping him to further realize its healing properties. Not long after, a protégé named Jean Valnet continued Gattefossé’s work by treating wounded soldiers with essential oils during World War II. It was with these two chemists that aromatherapy was born.

How Aromatherapy Works
Aromatherapy is said to work as a preventative measure to treat the body before a disease is able to present itself. There are two reasons alternative medical practitioners say that aromatherapy works. One is that the scent from these special essential oils has a very positive effect on the limbic system (the set of brain structures that support emotion and memory). The other is that essential oils are said to have a direct pharmacological effect on the body. However, studies have yet to prove that the effect is actually true.

The two ways that essential oils are used in aromatherapy are at the scent level and the skin level. As mentioned before, at the scent level, the aromatherapy oils are said to activate the emotional centers of the brain. When taken at the skin level, as found with the burned Gattefossé, the oils have healing properties that speed up recovery time and act as a treatment to kill microbes and fungi; they are also used as massage oils by some. There is also a third way essential oils are used, even though this is not recommended for home use. This third way is to take the oil internally. When this is done (under professional direction and supervision), the oils are said to positively stimulate the immune system.

Uses of Aromatherapy
There are many different types of essential oils that are used in aromatherapy - and they all have different ways of stimulating the body. For example, basil essential oils are used in perfumes as a way to help sharpen concentration, reverse depression and relieve headaches. Bergamot is another essential oil with significant effects, such as clearing both the urinary and digestive tracts, as well as relieving cold sores and the chicken pox. And the more popular tea tree oil is known as an antiseptic and disinfectant. But there are many other essential oils out there. Some include black pepper (surprised?), cloves, lemons, and thyme. But when considering any aromatherapy essential oil treatments, keep in mind that they are all highly concentrated and should therefore be kept away from small children, just like any other medication.

Acceptance and Criticism of Aromatherapy
Some countries, France in particular, consider the use of essential oils to be one of their mainstream forms of medicine and even considered it to be its own branch of medicine like dentistry. In France, they use the essential oils as antiseptics, as well as antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial treatments, and the oils are regulated just as prescription drugs are. In order to decide which essential oil to use, they call upon a technique called the aromatogram, which involves culturing a sample of infected tissue then growing the culture and dividing it among Petri dishes. The dishes are then inoculated with different essential oils to determine which has the greatest effect, and that is how the appropriate oil is chosen.

While the aromatherapy form of alternative medicine is highly respected by some, there are others who don’t believe in the effects of aromatherapy and feel that it is another way to sell a dream to those who are looking for a “quick medical fix.” Those who believe in aromatherapy, however, disregard this sentiment and say that, just like deciding to use the other disregarded alternative forms of medicine, including herbs and minerals, acupuncture and even meditation, it is up to every individual’s interpretation of what works for them that matters. In other words, don’t knock it until you try it.

Aromatherapy is still in the process of being accepted in the Americas, but is becoming more appreciated by those who are tired of internalizing synthetic pharmaceuticals that seem to have tons of side effects and essentially have the potential to do more harm than good. Though it is still in the beginning stages of acceptance, there are plenty of alternative medicine practitioners who are willing to give it a try. It seems that many are noticing that the Earth has an abundant supply of what we need to keep us well. And as this becomes more recognizable, there will be more opportunities to try the unique forms of alternative medicine available, including acupuncture, and of course, aromatherapy.

Avatrim is a weight loss product that can not be bought in stores. There is an exclusiveness to this product that I will mention later but for now I would like to detail how you really can successfully lose weight with Avatrim.

First of all I would like to just point out that just like you when I first heard about Avatrim I got it confused with all of those spams that we get about Anatrim and this definitely turned me off. I am a fitness expert and there are a pile of products on the market that make all sorts of promises of easy weight loss. Most of these weight loss products are just uppers that will raise your metabolism and can lead to heart problems. When my wife first saw Avatrim I had to be skeptical, let’s face it with all of the junk on the internet today I was really worried that she had found another scam.

When I looked through I could see that Avatrim was not a scam. First of all this product family that is based on high quality green tea sources has been shown to be a powerful metabolism enhancer as well as cutting your appetite.

Avatrim Benefits

Another strong benefit of Avatrim is the fact that Avatrim is not just a bottle of pills. The company that has created this product has made sure that there is an established eight year old fitness and weight loss program as well as other bonuses. Having this kind of established track record proves to me that this is a successful and established program.

Lastly Avatrim has a built in 100% money back guarantee as well as a PHONE number that you can call with any questions. When I look for successful products online I am very aware of how a company does business and having a smooth online online business is very easy, having an online business that works well though is more difficult and these guys seem to do things right.

How Avatrim works

Research by Japanese and other researchers suggest that if the average person were to drink five cups of green tea a day, they would burn an extra 70 to 80 extra calories through an effect known as thermogenesis - the process of heat production in organisms.While much of the thermogenesis effect in green tea is derived from caffeine, studies also suggest(2) that thermogenesis in green tea occurs to some degree beyond its caffeine content from epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG.)

So this magical EGCG works in Green tea and the compressed green tea of Avatrim to increase your metabolism as well as the caffeine to help you lose weight.

Buying Avatrim Online

Now about the exclusivity of this Avatrim product. Avatrim is only sold online and it has to be that way. Most weight loss products have a huge markup which is fine for cheaply made products with almost no testing. Avatrim is a product that uses high quality sources of green tea and other compounds so the product is expensive to make. You can bypass the middleman and buy it right through the links on this page and will not need to have to go through various levels of distribution. Just order online and it will come to your door.

I must say as you probably notice, I am a big believer in Avatrim and all of the great things that Avatrim can do in raising your metabolism while at the same time reducing your appetite so that you can confidently lose weight without having to worry about binging and sluggish energy.

One thing that I want to be very clear about and that is diet. Avatrim is not a wonder drug for weight loss, instead Avatrim is a supplement to a good diet and exercise program. Use this Avatrim along with your regular vitamins to help you lose weight,

Try Avatrim out today and make sure that you take advantage of the two free bottle offer that I just saw on their site.

The Chinese have used green tea to treat ailments for several centuries. Nowadays, Western culture is beginning to understand the benefits of green tea. Recent research has revealed some of the health benefits of using green tea including the possible prevention of arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cataracts and also cancer.

Besides the disease-fighting benefits, Green Tea also aids weight loss programs. Studies have shown that drinking green tea helps you burn more calories. So what makes green tea so beneficial?

Green tea is the most popular types of Chinese tea. Many people, consider it as the best drink for hot summers. The main reason for this claim is the fact that green tea is cool and fights off irritation. Many have even claimed that it relieves fever.

The health benefits of Green Tea have been known throughout the world, and are appreciated a lot more these days. The Chinese have known about these medicinal benefits since ancient times, as they have been using green tea to treat everything from headaches to depression, and a long list of other ailments. Read the rest of this entry »

I ran across this 10 day cleanse that not only gives you a bit of a plan but also gives you some ideas on why you may want to take these things to help you cleanse your body.

I am kind of lukewarm on the value of cleaning . I know that many people think that the best thing you can do for your body is to do a detox occasionally but I have also seen a lot of literature saying that cleanses are not at all useful. One thing is for sure and that is that a cleanse is not going to really help you lose weight but at best will help your body work more efficiently to burn fat.

The Master Cleanse is a 10-day liquid diet that helps to cleanse a person’s system by loosening blockages and removing toxins.

The liquid consists of a mixture of fresh-squeezed lemon juice (or sometimes lime is substituted), cayenne pepper and maple syrup.

Each ingredient in the Master Cleanse recipe brings its own unique benefits to the overall process.

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice helps to loosen and break up blockages. Blockages happen when food materials and toxins stick to the walls of the digestive system. Slowly those things build up until other substances cannot pass by them, much like a clogged drain. Lemons also contain cationic and anionic minerals, which aren’t found in other fruits or vegetables.

Lemon skin can be beneficial too, as it contains many vitamins that can help to keep the body healthy while a person is on the Master Cleanse. It’s important for people to be aware, though, that many lemons, which are found commercially in stores, have been treated with unhealthy dyes and pesticides.

If a person has access to organic lemons it’s best to use those and include the skin in the juicing process. However, if organic lemons aren’t available, it’s best to peel the lemons before squeezing them.

Another essential part of the Master Cleanse Diet Recipe is the use of cayenne pepper. It breaks up mucus, while cleaning out the body’s major systems. The warmth of cayenne pepper also helps to open up blood vessels and the Master Cleanse liquid to flow quickly and easily to all areas of the body.

The final major ingredient, maple syrup, is an excellent source of sugars (energy) and minerals, if the right form is obtained.
Read the rest of this entry »

We have always known that Omega vitamins are powerful antioxidants and that they are good for your heart but there is a new study showing that Omega vitamins are also good for lowering blood pressure.

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce blood pressure: study | Health | Reuters

I can’t personally vouch for this as I have never had high blood pressure but I have been taking Cold pressed Omega vitamins for at least three years now and really do believe that they are a great supplement for better health.