Aromatherapist
Aromaterapevt - a specialist with the ability to influence the course of the disease with the help of aromas of various plants. Aromatherapy refers to one of the many non-traditional methods of treatment, which as a medicine uses natural essential oils that affect the body with the help of inhalations or through the skin.
Aromatic oils in our time can be purchased everywhere. Some of them prefer to mix with natural plant oils for use in the massage process. In addition to the special aroma oil includes a combination of special substances that, as a result of interaction with the structure of the body, have a direct effect on its state. For example, after rubbing garlic in the soles of the feet, oil penetrates into the common bloodstream, so that after a certain period of time, the smell of garlic can be heard in the person's exhaled air.
Who is an aromatherapist?
Aromatherapy, as homeopathy, acupuncture and physiotherapy, refers to an independent method of treatment of many diseases of the human body. For the first time, "aromatherapy" was proposed in the late 20's of the 20th century by the French chemist René Maurice. He burned his hand with lavender oil after burning his hand, so that the wound healed quickly and without a trace. Thus, he concluded that natural aromatic oils can not only surpass synthetic substances, but also make them a good competition.
Who is an aromatherapist? This is a specialist who studies the science of treatment with the help of odors, in the process of which he uses essential oils. In addition, in order to get a better effect, he approaches the treatment in a complex way, using as a supplement reflexology, hypnosis and the influence of music on a person. This is used as a background, favorably affecting the process of aromatherapy.
Aromatic plants and oils have been used for thousands of years to manufacture new perfumes, cosmetics, culinary masterpieces, and medicinal substances. During this time, the properties of these fragrances and their influence on the human body rapidly increased. As early as the 17th century, perfumery separated from the combined science of aromatic oils due to differences between them and spirits. As a result, the pharmacists engaged in a purposeful study of aromatic oils.
A special contribution to the development of aromatherapy was made by Margarita Mori, a biochemist from France. She suggested using aromatic oils in the process of massage for more relaxation and influence on the body through the skin. Who is an aromatherapist? It is a person who has knowledge and is able to apply aromatic substances in such a way that they influence the internal organs with a therapeutic purpose.
When should I go to the aromatherapist?
Some aromatic oils have proven to be an effective antiseptic property. For example, lavender oil and tea tree have an effect on infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. When should I go to the aromatherapist? With the first symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection, dysfunction of the stomach, as well as impaired menstrual function, it is worthwhile to turn to the aromatherapist. Of course, it is advisable first to pass some tests and consult with a specialist to exclude a more serious pathology.
With regard to preventive measures, aromatherapy can enhance the protective capabilities of the human immune system to confront various infectious agents.
When should I go to the aromatherapist? When a person experiences weakness, lack of strength or suffers from insomnia, an aromatherapist can help in the treatment of such conditions. In addition, deterioration of hearing and visual function, lability of the emotional system and back pain are indications for visiting the aromatherapist.
What tests do you need to pass to the aromatherapist?
What tests do you need to pass to the aromatherapist? Depending on the reason for the treatment, it is necessary to distinguish the necessary analyzes. Blood and urine are required for the study (clinical blood test and general urine analysis). With their help, one can know or imagine the presence of an inflammatory process in the body, anemia or pathology of the urinary system. Further on the diseases. In case of contact with the aromatherapist about the disease of the respiratory system, it is necessary to conduct X-ray diagnostics of the chest organs, in the presence of phlegm - its study.
If the reason for the treatment are pain in the back or in other joints, then it is desirable to check the blood for the rheumatoid factor and acute phase parameters. Also, an x-ray is a snapshot of the spine department that is worried.
What tests do you need to pass to the aromatherapist? In the pathology of the cardiovascular system or the organs of the reproductive system, then electrocardiography and ultrasound examination of the heart are mandatory. With regard to the reproductive system, it is necessary to conclude a specialist after consulting to resolve the use of aromatherapy. In general, with each disease it is necessary to perform certain tests, mandatory for all is a clinical blood test and a general urine test.
What methods of diagnosis does the aromatherapist use?
Diagnostics refers to the initial stages of the therapeutic process of psychotherapeutic pathology. Nowadays, there are a lot of techniques with which you can determine the emotional state of a person. Among them, clinical and psychological diagnostic methods are distinguished.
What methods of diagnosis does the aromatherapist use? Aromatherapist is able to assess the psychological state of a person without using equipment or expensive methods. For starters, a questionnaire is used, with the help of which the specialist took into account on certain scales (depressive, phobic, hysterical and others). This method was used to assess the depth of disturbances and to identify the main cause of the developing condition.
Next, it is proposed to arrange 5 kinds of essential oils depending on the sensations caused, first those that are pleasant by smell, and at the end - least liked. After a person has oil in a certain sequence, the doctor can determine the prevailing area of the psyche at the moment. Each essential oil has a stimulating, adaptogenic, relaxing, stabilizing emotions and harmonious action. From what oil was put on the first place, the aromatherapist understood what emotions prevail in man.
What does an aromatherapist do?
Aromatherapy has become popular about 20 years ago. Until then, this science was considered an unreliable assumption about the effect of oils on the body, which had no evidence base. Over time, many studies have shown the medicinal properties of plants that are preserved and used as essential oils. However, despite the experiments, the mechanism of the therapeutic effect is still not fully known. What does an aromatherapist do? He with the help of his knowledge and aromas has a positive impact not only on the physical condition of man, but also on the soul.
Aromatherapy is considered a safe and gentle method of acting on the body, but without the control of the aromatherapist it is not recommended to experiment independently with oils and various aromatic substances. In addition, the aromatherapist knows what and in what cases it can be used, and what to refuse.
A special place in aromatherapy is a massage with essential oils, which has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. It can calm and relax a person, relieve stress and strengthen immune protection. During the massage you can use specially prepared mixtures, which include almond oil and essential oils from ginger, cinnamon or laurel.
It is necessary to distinguish a person who offers massage using aromatic oils from an aromatherapist. The latter should receive a special education, which involves studying not only the technique of massage, but also knowledge in the field of anatomy, physiology and other methods of influence on the body, for example, reflexotherapy and acupuncture. The aromatherapist has a complex effect on a person, which includes treating the underlying disease and correcting the psychoemotional state.
What diseases does the aromatherapist treat?
Aromateripia allows you to provide therapeutic help to people of all ages who have various disorders, ranging from serious pathology and ending with malaise and apathy. What diseases does the aromatherapist treat? There are reports that at the initial stages of the development of aromatherapy, it was used to treat such serious diseases as tuberculosis and oncological neoplasms. However, there is no claim that the diseases were cured, but it is known that the general condition of the patients improved.
Aromatherapist can provide medical help in the presence of chronic and recurrent diseases, which can not be eliminated by using standard methods of treatment. In addition, in most cases, after treatment of a single disease, side effects of medications appear, which is not observed when using aromatic substances. Also they are able to get rid of the undesirable effects of medications on the body.
What diseases does the aromatherapist treat? The aromatherapist can help with such common conditions as stress, depression, anger, insomnia and headaches. Essential oils promote sedation and mild stimulation, while improving well-being.
Among the most common diseases that are susceptible to aromatherapy, it is worth highlighting chronic bronchitis and other diseases of the respiratory system, nasal congestion of various etiologies, inflammatory processes in the body, some forms of skin diseases, heart pathology, and diseases of the sexual and digestive systems.
Advice from an aromatherapist
Aromatherapy is considered a harmless and useful method of treating the disease with the help of aromatic oils, however there are some contraindications for their use.
The advice of the aromatherapist is aimed at preventing the development of side effects if certain rules and recommendations are not followed. These include the ban on the use of essential oils during pregnancy. Especially it concerns cypress, lavender, mint oil and many others. Also, do not use aromatherapy alone if there is a serious form of the disease. Some types of oils affect the hormonal background, which without the control of the aromatherapist can lead to undesirable consequences.
With regard to diseases of the cardiovascular system, it is worth highlighting some nuances. After a heart attack or with severe angina pectoral and fir essential oil should not be used. In the severe form of hypertension, the oil of juniper, basil and mint is contraindicated. Terminal forms of diseases of the urinary system also should not be treated with essential oil of juniper, thyme and pine. Rosemary, basil, thyme and sage should be used with caution in people with epilepsy.
The advice of an aromatherapist doctor concerning children warns about the negative effect of peppermint oil on the skin of children, which can lead to insomnia before the age of 6. Also, it is not necessary to simultaneously take homeopathic and aromatic therapeutic measures.
In varicose veins and thrombophlebitis, the use of essential oils of basil and cypress is contraindicated. Excessive use of sandalwood oil can provoke thirst, nausea and discomfort in the epigastric region.
With high excitability of the nervous system, you should not use cloves and sage. Lavender can not be used in parallel with taking iodine and iron.
For massage it is not recommended to use fennel, dill, cumin, coriander and anise in its pure form, as they can provoke skin irritation. They can only be used in combination with vegetable or other essential oils.
Before using the essential oil for inhalations or lubricating the skin, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test for this substance. To do this, mix 1 drop of essential oil and 1 ml of olive oil or corn oil. Then apply on the wrist a couple drops of the prepared solution, lightly rub into the skin and observe throughout the day. In case there is redness, itching or swelling, this essential oil is contraindicated for use in this person.
In addition to the tactile reaction, it is necessary to check the olfactory reaction. To do this, 1 drop of essential oil is applied to paper and it is suggested that a person inhale the aroma 4-5 times. For 20 minutes, you should monitor the condition. If there is no reaction, the essential oil can be used.
Aromatherapist - specialist in aromas, with the help of which it is able to have not only an improvement in physical condition, but also moral. In this regard, the aromatherapist is a kind of psychotherapist, thanks to which people feel much better.
Medical expert editor
Portnov Alexey Alexandrovich
Education: Kiev National Medical University. A.A. Bogomolets, Specialty - "General Medicine"
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