Aromatherapy

I don't know if any of you have tried it or know anything about it.

I work in a shop that sells essential oils, and I've been doing lots of reading up about them and the best ones to use for depression, anxiety, negative thoughts and such.

I've decided to try Ylang Ylang, it's really nice and soothing used in an oil burner, and I've got carrier oil (sweet almond) which you need if you want to use it as massage oil.

Other ones you could try if you're interested:

Lavander (always good)
Bergamot
Frankincense

All of these are really good for the sort of thing we are feeling.

Just thought you might like to know :)

This is a very good point. Lavender oil is probably the best, most widely sold of all the oils. Great for burns, insomnia, migraines, just about everything and is one of the only oils which can be used neat, others must be blended with carrier oils. You can buy ready blended oils which are obviously better for novices. The oils must also state that they are pure oils (and/or blended) if to be used in any other form than oil burner. Some places do still sell oils which are intended strictly for burner use only as they are synthetic, perfumed and can be harmful to the skin and only put a very tiny messege on the bottle. I have heard of people not used to using oils, thinking these were safe to use on the skin and having problems.
CERTAIN OILS MUST NOT BE USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DURING PREGNANCY
There are very good books about aromatherapy which I would advise reading before using oils as some can be suprisingly harmful and you really should know what you are doing before using.
I wrote before that when I was having a particularly bad night (panick attacks), my mum massage my head with Lavender oil until I fell asleep. It was great, really calmed me down. Also Laveder pillows, teddy bears and ything you can find that sits on your bed gives you a very relaxing sleep. I have found it very concerning that you can buy Lavender air fresheners for the car, I steer very clear (geddit :P )

Oh yes, the old stinky sticks are one of my favs too. I've got some of those little cones that somebody bought me for Christmas. I usually find them a bit overpowering but these are really nice.

Oooh, I love Sandlewood. Do you know of any makes that are good or anywhere to get good ones. I've bought some before and they've been so strong, they've given me a Migraine and it's put me off a bit, unless I find some I really like the smell of. I end up lighting them next to an open window, which obviously defeats the object. Surely the person who would know best would be a real hippy :D

OOOOOhh bloody hippies. Get some Sex pistols on your stereo or ideally CrAss and have a good rant along to the lyrics. :twisted:

As well as aromatherapy, herbal tablets are good such as ginko bilboa, also if you get a hanky or tissue and put a few drops of clary sage and basil aromatherapy oils onto it, it helps to feel much better too! :D

Siddy, sex pistols? Are you watching" I'm a celebrity, get me out of here"?

Yeah I love sandlewood too!!!!!!

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