Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy is often used for treating asthma. It is a natural method of treating this health problem. Each essential oil has certain healing properties, and if you use the right oils in the right quantities, then you can treat your asthma problem quite effectively. We suggest that you approach a qualified therapist who can treat you with the right combinations of oils.

The oils used in aromatherapy have a positive affect on your body and mind, and apart from healing you, the can also relax your mind and body. It is believed that aromatherapy can strengthen your entire body?

Using essential oils to treat asthma: The oils can be used in various ways.

• The oils can be used as air fresheners or through a diffuser.
• If you mix about four drops of lavender oil and two drops of cedar wood oil in a vaporizer, then it might bring relief while you sleep.
• You can make steam by pouring some oil in hot water, pouring it in an inhaler, and then breathing over it. You might even want to add a few drops of lavender in warm bath water for your children, and then hold them over the water.
• Rub some oil on the chest and on the feet for relief.
• Mix some essential oil in your massage oil and get a good massage done for relief.

Essential oils: You need to choose the essential oils and aromas with care. Choose fragrances that you like, so that you will want to use them more often. Speak to a therapist while making your selection – they can suggest oils that not only smell heavenly, but will be useful in treating asthma.

• Ginger and peppermint oils have antihistamine and decongestive powers, and work well when you rub them on your chest.
• Histamine leads to the closing of air passages. It is believed that German chamomile can stop histamine.
• Essential oils like lavender, rose, geranium, and marjoram can control your bronchial spasms.
• Marjoram, rose, and Frankincense can help your lungs expand and thus, facilitate deep breathing.
• Oregano and lemon oils can help strengthen your immunity, and this in turn will decrease your reaction to allergens than can cause an asthma attack.
• You might want to inhale lavender steam when you get an asthma attack to relax your lungs as they go into spasms and to open your air passages. You will also feel more relaxed and can cope with feelings of panic.
• Frankincense, Cedar wood, and Atlas emanate a woody fragrance that can slow down your breathing, open your chest, and make you feel peaceful.

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