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bjbjqPqP s talk a little more about How Aromatherapy Works. More and more research and case studies
are being recorded, proving the effectiveness of aromatherapy for therapeutic use. The increasing
respect that aromatherapy commands from the general public, hospitals, and medical centers
around the world speaks for itself, as more and more people benefit from this gentle and
subtle, yet highly effective therapy. Essential oils are highly aromatic and research shows
that most of the therapeutic benefits are obtained simply by inhaling their aroma. The
elements of heat, light, air and moisture activate the release of their aromatic scent.
Your logical left brain is not involved in your sense of smell. You actually feel aromatic
scents. Smelling aromas is an emotional and sensuous, body experience. For instance inhalation
of Lavender oil triggers the release of Serotonin from the raphe nucleus in the brain and produces
a calming effect. Unless of course there is a learned odor response, or imbedded neuro-association,
that triggers a negative reaction to the aroma of Lavender. You can actually learn a conditioned
response that will trigger a feeling of aversion for Lavender if it is strongly associated
with a negative memory. For instance if you had a caretaker who was abusive in some way
who wore a Lavender scent, you might develop a dislike for the scent of Lavender, or if
you had a caretaker who showed only unconditional love who wore the scent of Lavender you might
develop a conditioned response that triggered good feelings and emotions which would enhance
Lavender's action to trigger a release of feel good neuro-chemicals and their absorption
by neuro-receptors in your body. The molecules of your Emotion are powerful chemicals and
can easily block your natural response mechanism to an aroma! For greater understanding about
neuro-receptor science I highly recommend Dr. Candace Pert book, Molecules of Emotion,
which goes into great detail about the science behind chemistry and your emotions. PAGE gd?M[
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