The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy

This comprehensive book explores the multifaceted aspects of aromatherapy in a single, extensively illustrated volume. The work discusses all things aromatic, from essential oils to garden plants. It includes recipes for blending oils and practical and inspiring tips for readers to develop their own intuitive senses. 75 color, 19 b&w illustrations.

Aromatherapy Treatments: A Practical Way to Health and Enjoyment for Body, Mind, and Spirit

Using case histories as examples of aromatherapy s success, this book presents a comprehensive look at the art of aromatherapy and includes a survey of essential oils and therapeutic treatments. Through proper application of aromatherapy, it is possible to cure a wide variety of physical and mental illnesses and relieve stress. Described in each case is the patient s ailment, the manner in which the therapy is used, and the positive results that occurred over time. This guide also provides a starting point for those interested in applying aromatherapy to themselves and others.

Common Scents: A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy

Practically written, well organized, and comprehensive in its approach, Common Scents: A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy provides the beginner and experienced aromatherapist with a solid foundation on which to build one's knowledge of essential oils. This valuable reference, reflecting Lorrie's knowledge and professionalism, provides information on what essential oils are, how they are used, how to effectively blend them, and how they can affect specific body systems.

The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind and Body

Featuring dozens of easy-to-create aromatic recipes and a bit of historical insight, this intelligently written book by herbalist Colleen Dodt shows how readers can include homemade scents in every aspect of their lives. Printed on recycled paper with a matte finish.

Flowers That Heal: Aromas, Herbs, Essences and Other Secrets of the Fairies

STEP INTO THE LAND OF THYME, a world where fairies use flowers and plants for healing and general well-being. Interwoven into this delightful narrative is vital information on the benefits that flowers and plants provide in achieving optimal health. As the story unfolds, you will learn how to: use aromatherapy, flower essences, herbs, and nutrition to catalyze healingdistill essential oils and flower essences to promote relaxation and regenerationformulate natural skin care for radiant health and beautyprepare herbal tonics and teas to enhance energy and immunitybrew tonics for every female complaint, from menses to menopausefashion natural pet care and insect repellents

Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child; Over 200 Natural Non Toxic and Fragrant Essential Oil Blends

This reference shows how essential oils can help parents raise healthier, happier children. Chapters cover every age from newborn to teen with aromatherapy remedies for typical problems -- from diaper rash to bedwetting to asthma. The book features information for pregnant mothers and physically challenged children and appendices with reference charts, safety data, and supplier information. This is a valuable book for every concerned parent.

Essential Aromatherapy: A Pocket Guide to Essentials Oils and Aromatherapy

This handy A-to-Z pocket reference on the use of essential oils in aromatherapy provides profiles, applications, and the conditions that warrant the use of oils. Also includes detailed treatments for a variety of ailments and oil blends for home and health uses. Illustrations.

Aromatherapy for Dummies

Aromatherapy is hot, thanks to studies that suggest that the chemicals in scents can improve one's health and well-being. This authoritative reference explains how aromatherapy works and how to use it, at home, on the job, even at the gym.

Total Body Massage

The ultimate expert step-by step manual of massage of massage, from beginners to advanced levels, covering the head, face, body, legs and feet.

Massage

Uncover the ancient secrets of the world s oldest healing therapy with these Swedish techniques that can combat pain, relax tired muscles, and even boost your immune system.Includes two massage oils and incense cones.

Reflexology Basics

Everyone knows the soothing power of a simple foot massage. This feeling of relaxation is enhanced many times over with the science of reflexology. Like mirrors, points on your feet reflect specific organs, joints, and other bodily systems, and applying gentle pressure to these points stimulates the body's ability to heal itself. Press lightly on the base of the big toe, for example, to ease headaches; rotate that same toe to alleviate stiffness in the neck; perform pressure circles on the little toe to relieve bursitis. Whether you target specific problem areas such as ulcers, cystitis, muscle pain, poor skin tone, or digestive disorders, or simply want to promote a general feeling of well-being by cleansing the body of toxins, the benefits of reflexology are almost limitless. Practice the proper techniques and enjoy the healing powers of this simple, totally natural way to restore balance to the body.

Massage Basics: How to Treat Aches and Pains, Stress and Flagging Energy

Ease stress and remedy everyday aches and pains with the techniques found in this comprehensive introduction to massage. All the basics are here, as well as instruction for individual areas of the body. Experiment with massage in the comfort of your own home, and pamper family and friends. Treat headaches, digestive problems, insomnia, and even asthma. Start the morning off right with an energizing massage, and continue throughout the day with self-massage and massages for the workplace. Athletes and trainers can benefit from massage techniques for strained knees, golfer's and tennis elbow, and repetitive strain injuries. A section on recipes for oils, lotions, and compresses makes this an all-in-one resource to massage your way to better health.

Thai Yoga Massage: A Gentle Therapy for Physical Well-Being and Spiritual Energy

Until recently Thai yoga massage was virtually unknown in the West. It has its roots in both the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism. In this unique practice, the therapist gives a full-body massage that combines palming and thumbing along the Thai energy lines and pressure points with gentle stretching, movement, and breath work reminiscent of tai chi. Using his or her own hands, feet, arms, and legs, the practitioner gently guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures, creating a harmonious and therapeutic dance that leads to greater physical awareness, grace, and spiritual energy.In this comprehensive guide for practitioners, Kam Thye Chow leads readers through every aspect of this dance -- from its history and philosophy to a detailed presentation of a complete Thai yoga massage session. This important reference includes more than 80 illustrated postures, 30 charts and drawings, and a complete series of postures for a two-hour full-body massage that focuses attention on both the upper and lower body, which receive equal stress in the Western lifestyle. Information on contraindications, anatomy, and physiology integrates Western medical knowledge and theory with this ancient tradition. Massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other medical professionals will find Thai Yoga Massage an important and innovative complement to their practice.