Plant extracts have been used for thousands of years for their aromas and natural healing powers.
Aromatherapy has its roots in Egypt, China and Greece. It all began with the Egyptians who developed one of the first distillation machines to extract oils from particulair plants which were used to embalm the dead. The practice of using infused aromatic oils as a mood enhancer, however, is thought to have roots in China.
The Greeks also played a role in the history of aromatherapy. Hippocrates is said to have practiced aromatherapy for healing purposes.
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Where does the term ''aromatherapy'' comes from?
The term "aromatherapy" first originated in French in 1937 when chemist Gattefosse invented the word after a burn incident spurred his curiosity about the healing power of essential oils.
On the heels of Gattefosse's "discovery" that lavender oil helped to cure his burn, French surgeon Jean Valnet used essential oils to help heal soldiers' wounds in World War II, proving the medical benefits of aromatherapy. The proof of the fact that aromatherapy could heal wounds was only the beginning.
How Aromatherapy Works?
Aromatherapy activates areas in your nose called smell receptors, which send messages through your nervous system to your brain. The oils may activate certain areas of your brain, like your limbic system, which plays a role in your emotions.
They could also have an impact on your hypothalamus, which may respond to the oil by creating feel-good brain chemicals like serotonin.
Aromatherapy is usually used through inhalation or as a topical application.
For inhalation the oils evaporate into the air using an essential oil diffuser, spray, or oil droplets, or breathed in.
Benefits of aromatherapy
Apart from providing a pleasant smell, aromatherapy oils can provide respiratory disinfection, decongestant, and psychological benefits.
Experience the benefits of aromatherapy in the comfort of your own home with the use of essential oils and an ultrasonic essential oil diffuser. Sit back and relax while you enjoy a moment of mindfulness to find balance. That's actually our mission at Happyhaves. Give people a relaxing moment for themselves to escape this busy world.
Inhaling essential oils stimulates the olfactory system, the part of the brain connected to smell, including the nose and the brain.
What really happens inside our body?
Molecules of the essential oils enter the nose or mouth pass to the lungs, and from there, to other parts of the body. As the molecules reach the brain, they affect limbic system, which is linked to the emotions, the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress, and hormone balance. In this way, essential oils can have a subtle, yet holistic effect on the body.
plant oils are rich in botanical activity and antioxidants that encourage radiant and a healthy skin. By harnessing their therapeutic properties, aromatherapy works to improve our physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Important: essential oils must never applied directly to the skin.
Essential oil must always be diluted with a carrier oil. Only a few drops of essential oil to an ounce of carrier oil is the concentration. Most common carrier oils are sweet almond oil or olive oil. Always make sure you use 100% natural essential oils.
So back to the main question.
Aromatherapy helps you to take time out for yourself, to be mindful and to reconnect with yourself, even for a moment. Aromatherapy has with essential oils a dynamic effect on the mind and body.
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How Ultrasonic Diffuser works
Every ultrasonic diffuser has an ultrasonically vibrating tiny membrane at the bottom of the case. This membrane passes it’s kinetic energy to the water which converts it into water vapour. The water vapour is propelled into the air in the form of a mist, carrying essential oils and volatile components along with it.
In contrast to heat based diffuser, to create movement in oil molecules, these diffusers transfer kinetic energy to oil molecules using ultrasonic waves, thus oil remains at room temperature.
In addition to this, these diffusers also produce ions of negative charge. These ions help to improve air quality by removing dust particles. These negatively charged ions bind to dust particles, therefore making them heavier and dropping them to the ground, which leaves your air feeling clean and fresh. Such experience will make you feel as if you are standing next to a waterfall with fresh air and tiny particles of water with most exotic natural aromas around you.
Ultrasonic diffuser will create an atmosphere of health and wellness in your space.
Due to this mist, you can even use it as a humidifier. It is a big plus for people living in cold or dry climate regions. Furthermore, most high quality diffusers come with variable set of options like continuous diffusion or periodic diffusion. They have setting for auto shutdown in case of low water level which increases life and improves safety. These features make it one of the best diffusing options during sleep.
Advantages of Ultrasonic diffuser:
● Easy to maintain and clean as you don’t need filters. You can just clean using a dry cloth and rubbing alcohol
● Their power consumption is low and very little ambient sound which makes them very quiet.
● Due to automatic settings, they can run for hours at a time without you checking it again and again.
● They disperse essential oils in air without any heating. Heating might affect properties of essential oils.
● As there is no fire or heat involved, they are safe to use in any indoor and home environment
● Some of them come with added light effects which makes them an excellent decorative item for home
Oils for Ultrasonic Diffusers
Even though you can use artificial and cheaper aroma oils with these diffusers, it is always beneficial to use pure essential oils for therapeutic benefits. Using essential oils with this diffuser will not only create clean air but also bring positive energy to your state of mind. There are several essential oils and blends for better sleep, improving focus and increasing wellness. We strongly suggest only using 100% natural essential oils for diffusing. At Happyhaves we have 100% Pure Essential Oils on our website (if still available).
With tons of features, colorful lighting effects, ultrasonic diffuser provides a wonderful starting point for families in the world of aromatherapy.
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As we get older our sleep patterns change, added with stress and hormones getting a restful night of sleep seems impossible. It takes us longer to fall asleep, stay asleep and fall into a deep sleep where we feel rested and rejuvenated in the morning.
Why is it so important?
We know that everything we do during our daily routine influences our health and wellbeing; however, we often forget that our sleeping habits are just as crucial to our health. Yes, exercising, eating right, and finding a healthy way to deal with emotions and stress are all important parts of our day, but allowing our minds and bodies to rest and recuperate at night is equally important. While some may think that the only consequences of poor sleep are feeling groggy or sluggish the next day, sleep deprivation has actually been linked to a number of health risks that can impact the body.
For many people, getting better sleep isn’t simply a matter of going to bed earlier or rearranging their schedule. Many adults have the best intentions of getting good sleep, but their plans are thwarted when they can’t get their brain or their body to settle down.
The good news is, there are some natural ways to help you sleep without taking medications.
If you’ve tried your best to improve your sleeping habits but can’t seem to get better sleep, try a few of the suggestions below:
In addition to the methods above...
As you may have heard there are dozens of remedies, products, and approaches that claim to help promote sleep. However, each person is different, and what works for one person might not work for another.
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their calming and soothing properties that can help relax the body and mind. The unique chemical properties found in certain essential oils make them useful for promoting an environment that is conducive for sleep.
The best essential oil for you
Because there is such a wide variety of essential oils, and because each oil has its own set of benefits, individuals can find an essential oil that works best for them. No two people will have the exact same reaction to a single oil, which means that each person can experiment to find the best essential oil for their needs.
Personal needs and rituals
Each person’s needs and rituals are a little bit different when it comes to sleeping, which makes essential oils a useful agent for creating a quality sleeping environment. A person can tailor each oil to fit their needs, and hopefully find their way to better sleep.
What is the impact of aromatherapy on sleeping?
Through our nervous system, scents have a direct impact on our emotions and body. A scent can trigger a reaction in us and lasts long after the scent is gone. This is why aromatherapy, a holistic practice that uses the oils extracted from plants, can help bring our bodies back into balance.
Aromatherapy has been used to help treat a wide range of conditions from burns, depression, high blood pressure, infections and to help promote overall mental wellness.
1. Lavender is the most popular oil for relaxing and sleep so of course, it’s at the top of our list. It relaxes the nervous system, lowers heart rates and blood pressure and studies have shown it can have the same effect on a person as when taking anti-anxiety medications. It has a lot of soothing properties that calm our bodies down from stress, anxiety, and insomnia. There are many studies that show how lavender helps give you better quality sleep when used before bed.
2. Chamomile oil acts like a sedative that helps with restlessness and sleeplessness, slowing down the mind and body. It provides a sense of calm with the beautiful floral aroma.
3. Bergamot If you love citrus you will love bergamot. Bergamot is extracted from bergamot oranges and has a beautiful citrus scent. Many studies have shown how bergamot improves moods, stimulates blood flow has relieved symptoms of anxiety. It provides relaxation to the body and clears the mind to help you sleep.
4. Cedarwood Earthy woody scent relaxes and calms the body. It acts as a natural sedative helping stimulate the production of serotonin to help you beat insomnia.
So to answer our customer's question...
Yes... aromatherapy help help you sleep better, and we have something for new customers (limited time only).
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Aromatherapy is a specific type of therapy that incorporates the use of scented essential oils into a massage.
The massage involves alternating between gentle and harder pressure while using a specific blend of essential oils. The essential oils are diluted before use and are applied along with lotion during the massage.
Aromatherapy explained in a few words..
Aromatherapy benefits
As we know there are also some great benefits of massage therapy. Adding essential oils is thought to enhance such benefits.
Not only is the person who is getting a massage benefiting with the direct contact with the essential oils, but the essential oils also have specific healing properties upon inhaling after exposure. It also happens to have a diffuser inside the massage room so the clients inhale the essential oils through a diffuser and not only through mild exposure.
Aroma therapeutic massage not only has the client leaving with a full body massage, but they also allegedly provide emotional healing and relaxation. The benefits of getting a aromatherapy massage is more than only providing emotional healing and relaxation.
The 4 most heard benefits from aromatherapy massage are listed below:
In terms of the research that backs the science of essential oils; it can be conflicting. Currently, there is clear evidence of essential oils aiding people in their healing process, but there is no clear research that shows how essential oils directly correlate to that healing process. If you are interested in more aromatherapy massage content we suggest taking a look at Massagemag. They also some relevant blogs about this topic over here.
Good to know..
Aromatherapy has very few precautions attached to it. The main thing to worry about when dabbling in the realm of essential oils is making sure that you are not allergic to any of them. Not only are you inhaling the scent of the oils, but they will be in direct contact with your body and it is not safe to expose yourself to any substances you are allergic to.
If you bought the essential oils from Happyhaves please always read the instruction manual if it can be used for massage or only for an essential oil diffuser.