Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including, muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.
Massage Therapy Benefits
According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, an estimated 18 million U.S. adults and 700,000 children had received massage therapy in the previous year.
People use massage for a variety of health-related purposes, including to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address anxiety and depression, and aid general wellness.
Here are some essential oils and their benefits:
• To help you relax, put two to five drops of chamomile oil in your handkerchief, hold it under your nose, and inhale deeply. A few drops of chamomile, rose, and sandalwood in an aromatherapy oil lamp can help relax patients in a doctor’s office.
• Lavender oil is considered the Supreme Skin Oil as it has multiple uses. It is used in body massage to help relax the muscles. It also cleanses, deodorizes, tones, balances, replenishes dry skin. It is used for insomnia, stress, bug bites, burns.
• Lemon, peppermint, and basil can be used in energizing and uplifting one’s mood. They can be used as perk-up oils to combat sleepiness.
• Coriander oil is good for muscular pain, cartilage damage, digestive problems, and for softening blackheads.
• Eucalyptus oil is used for inhalation or chest rub for cough, asthma, colds, circulation problems.
• Frankincense is for autoimmune disorders, brain function.
• Geranium oil is good for bruises, jet lag, agitation.
• Ginger is good for digestive issues, low libido, vertigo.
• Jasmine oil supports hormonal and emotional balance.
• Myrrh is anti-cancer and used as balm on wounds.
• Patchouli is used as insect repellant, for insect bites and skin issues.
• Rosemary is for respiratory issues, alcoholism, and for healthy hair.
• Rose, aside from being a relaxant, is also an aphrodisiac, and is used to treat poison ivy rashes and scars.
• Thyme is an effective anti-infection oil, and also used for eczema and parasites.
• Tea tree oil fights infection, lice, viruses, ringworms.
• Spearmint supports digestive and emotional health, is anti-spasmodic and a stimulant
• Oregano oil is a flu fighter because of its anti-bacterial properties.
• Cedar wood is used to improve skin issues such as acne, psoriasis, and helps alleviate congestion,
• Grapefruit is for weight loss, sugar cravings, hangovers.
• Lemongrass is for healing UTI, mental fatigue, flea bites, and is anti-cancer.
• Dill is for lowering cholesterol and treating constipation, colic, gas.
• Fennel is for blood clots, digestive issues, lactation.
• Wintergreen is for bone spurs, joint issues, and to treat/prevent dandruff.