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Frequently Asked
Questions
Reflexology
Q. What is the aim of Reflexology?
The aim of reflexology is to correct three negative factors
- Congestion - Congested conditions are responsible for bringing
about growths
- Inflammation - Inflammatory conditions are those such as colitis,
bronchitis, or sinusitis, and tension is responsible for lowering the
efficiency of the immune system
- Tension - Stress leads to tension in the body, reflexology improves
the body's circulation to assist it in eliminating toxins and reduce stress.
Aromatherapy
Q. How safe is the use of aromatherapy?
- Most essential oils are prefectly safe for hte generla public, but there
are a few with well-documented dangers. Many suppliers do not provide adequate
safety information with their oils.
Q. What are the benefits of aromatherapy?
- Various kinds of aromatic extracts from plants have been utilized for
their health giving properties long before humans were around. Animals and
insects can be powerfully affected by the smells from plants.
Essential Oils
Q. What are the adverse effects of the use of
essential oils?
- Some adverse effects are skin reactions rather than toxicological
effects. Adverse skin reactions should not be underrated. You need to acquire
information on the oils before using. Toxicity occurs if one swallows the
essential oils
Q. What if my child or infant swallows an essential
oil?
- Administer milk, honey, or another safe oil soluble liquid.
- Call your poison control center or seem immediate emergency medical
attention.
Q. What are Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils?
- They are highly concentrated natural plant extracts, a drop or two can
produce significant results. They act as the blood of the plant, protecting
it form bacterial and viral infections, cleansing breaks in its tissue and
delivering oxygen and nutrients into the cells, they are different from
vegetable oils, such as corn oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc. they are not
greasy and do not clog the pores like vegetable and other oils can.
Q. Can I wear Essential Oils as a Perfume or Cologne?
- Yes, therapeutic-grade essential oils are natural, refreshing, and healthy
alternative to synthetic fragrances and deodorants.
Q. Can I use Essential Oils as a Dietary Supplement?
- The Generally Regarded as Safe oils by the FDA can be taken internally as
a dietary supplement. Some oils like lemon, grapefruit, orange, and
tangerine are more effective taken orally.
Q. Can I use Essential Oils in Cooking?
- Many essential oils make excellent food flavorings. Only 1-2 drops of
essential oil may be equivalent to a full bottle of dried herbs. To maximize
their benefits, dilute as needed and add them after cooking.
Q. Can I use Essential Oils in Cleaning?
- A few drops of oil may be added to the dishwater, the washing machine, or
the dishwasher disinfect and purify. Favorites are lemon, peppermint,
Melrose, and Purification.
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"The Paved Highway of Belief through touch and
sight leads straightest into the human heart and the precints of the mind."-
Lucretius
As long as the spirit is strong, the body will follow
for the body is forever the slave of your mind and can be willed to achieve
great feats.
A strong positive mental attitude will create more
miracles than any wonder drug.
Brenda Marcial
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