Aromatherapy
How essential oils work.
Experts think aromatherapy activates areas in your nose called smell receptors, which send messages through your nervous system to your brain.
The oils may activate certain areas of your brain. like your limbic system, which plays a role in your emotions. They could also have an impact on your hypothalamus, which may respond to the oil by creating feel-good brain chemicals like serotonin.
Some experts think that when you put essential oils on your skin, they cause a response in your skin and other parts of your body, like your joints.
What is aromatherapy used for?
Reduce stress, anxiety and depression
Improve sleep
Improve quality of life for people with long-term health problems
Ease certain types of pain
Ease nausea and digrestive stress
Which aroma’s do I offer?
Bergamont - Calming (stress, pain, inflammation)
Eucalyptus - Sinus (sinus relief, inflammation)
Blue Cypress - Emotions (grounding, muscle pain)
All my essential oils are REVIVE brand. If you have sensitivities and want to know more about their products please review their website for ingredients and quality here.
Scalp Massage
Why does scalp massage feel so good?
There is an intense sensory pleasure during scalp massage due to so many nerves in the scalp. It releases tension in head and neck caused by a myriad of things (i.e. comp/phone work, squinting, posture issues, driving, etc.). Scalp massage also relieves tension headache and migraine symptoms by releasing spasms and tension in the muscles that are putting pressure on the nerves and blood vessels.
New studies have found that the body’s response to touch near the head is more complex than we once thought. Researchers tested a group of 24 female students for the effects of head massage on their well-being. The study found that head massage treatment reduced depression symptoms, decreased feelings of boredom, and positively influenced anxiety levels. Another benefit was the feeling of liveliness experienced by the participants.