Aromatherapy for pain

Are you in pain? The leading cause of pain is due to chronic inflammation. Huge numbers of Americans regularly take over the counter pain killers each week. Many of these NSAIDS drugs, like Ibuprofen cause gastrointestinal problems and also reflux disease. Many aren’t aware that they can use aromatherapy for pain reduction.

Consider using aromatherapy to help soothe and decongest your tissue. Extracts of Boswellia, the source of biblical frankincense, has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties in human and mouse studies.

Essential oil of Plai is high in a substance called sabinene and has pain relieving and analgesic properties. Plai has also helped ease the pain and inflammation of arthritis and joint problems.

Ask your Clinical Aromatherapist to make a blend to help with joint problems, especially where inflammation is present . Peppermint essential oil has an analgesic affect and can soothe painful areas. How would you feel if a specialized blend is formulated specific to your needs.

Myrrh is a resin that comes form a tree in somalia comes from a tree called Commiphora myrrha, common in Africa or the Middle East.

Varenya essentials blend “relief” has lavender, marjoram, peppermint and rosemary to soothe and to ease symptoms of overworked muscles and joints.

A warming and soothing blend to help reduce the feeling of everyday aches. Useful for muscle fatigue and for maintaining good joint mobility. Dilute 8 drops into 1 oz of a lotion, apply or add to a bath with milk or whey powder. Dilute with coconut or peanut oil and apply to the lower back and hips.

Blended by a master blender you will feel lighter and have improved sleep.

Of course you should eat an anti-inflammatory diet to help support your body.

Enjoy your pain free days!

Linda-Anne Kahn HHP CLT-LANA, NCTMB, is an Internationally trained CIDESCO Beauty Therapist, Clinical Aromatherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Integrative Health Coach and Dr Vodder’s Lymphedema Therapist.

She can be reached at Varenya Essentials, Beauty Kliniek and via email at: [email protected]

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