Advantages of Aromatherapy for Women Over 40

Aromatherapy for women can instantly trigger relief, relaxation, and happiness

There are many advantages of aromatherapy for us women over 40. Aromatherapy for women can instantly help with all kinds of midlife issues such as hot flashes, depression, stretch marks, stress, anxiety, and reducing pain. A relaxing bath with essential oils can be a great happiness trigger.

Aromatherapy has been used for as long as we can remember to help people with various issues. It is used as a type of alternative medicine which combines various plant materials or essential oils and aromatic compounds to help a person alter their mood and improve their health. Women have found several benefits and advantages from using different types of aromatherapy.

The type of aromatherapy that you should use will vary depending on the end result that you are looking for. For instance, when you hit the point in your life where you're facing menopause, you may have trouble with hot flashes. It seems as if there isn't anything that can help to cool them off. This is where aromatherapy can help.

If you are among the many women who are dealing with hot flashes then you may want to try one of the aromatherapy mixtures listed below to benefit from the advantages of aromatherapy.

• For a cooling bath try adding in the following to your bath water- 3 drops each of clary sage oil and chamomile oil as well as 2 drops of cypress oil. Then lie back and relax for about a half hour.

• For a cooling massage try using the same oils listed above to 20mls of a carrier oil and massage onto your skin.

• For a cooling spray mist add the above oils to 250mls of boiled water that has been cooled, mixing well and spray in the air around you.

Another one of the advantages of aromatherapy is that it helps us with our common complaint about how to get rid of stretch marks. One of the most effective ways to help lessen the appearance of stretch marks is by massage. You can use aromatherapy oils a few times a day to help get rid of the marks on your skin. Try using the combination listed below for the best results.

10 drops of the essential oil called neroli, the oil from 4 (250mg each) vitamin E capsules, 90mls of sweet almond oil and 20mls of wheat germ oil. Combine all ingredients and store in a bottle to use as necessary.

Many women complain of having back aches, especially after having a child or as they age. You can use aromatherapy to help relieve the pain. Try using the mixture below for a quick alternative to pain medicine for back aches.

• For a soothing bath - mix 2 drops each of lavender oil and geranium oil as well as 4 drops of chamomile essential oil and add to your warm bath. Lie back and relax for about a half hour in order to get the full benefits.

• For a soothing massage- Use the same oils as listed above but mix it into 20mls carrier oil and have it massaged into your skin.

Depression is also something that many women have to deal with. Aromatherapy offers a much more natural treatment option then traditional medications which can cause unwanted side effects. The scents of certain essential oils can help lift your mood, making you feel refreshed, lifting the depressed feelings. If you feel you are depressed you may want to test out the mixture of essential oils listed below.

• For a soothing bath- mix 3 drops each of lavender oil and ylang ylang oil as well as 2 drops of clary sage. Add to your bath water, lie back and relax. Add in some soothing sounds from a CD or radio to help relax you so the oils can work their magic.

• Use the same oils for a relaxing massage by adding them to about 20mls of a carrier oil.

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