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Tables of Contents for Aromatherapy
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PART ONE Introduction to Aromatherapy
1
20
What You Need to Know
3
18
What Are Essential Oils and How Are They Produced?
4
1
Illustration of Essential Oil Glands of Plants
5
2
Various Extraction Methods-Diagram
7
1
How to Know When It's the ``Real Thing''
8
2
How and Where to Purchase Essential Oils
10
1
Safekeeping of These Precious Essences
11
1
An Open Invitation---Two Ways Essential Oils Enter the Body
12
2
Olfactory System---Diagram
14
2
Cross-Section of Skin---Diagram
16
1
Common-Sense Safety
17
4
PART TWO A Self-Help Guide to Natural Healing with Essential Oils and Successful Recipes for over 100 Health Challenges
21
268
About This section...
22
1
Holistic Health Wheel-Diagram
23
2
Aromatherapy Treatments for The Digestive System
25
35
Brief Overview of the Digestive System
25
2
Kiss ``Bad Breath'' Good-bye
27
2
Natural Tooth Polisher
29
1
Healing Help for Canker Sores
30
3
Instant Relief for Toothache
33
1
Healthy Treatment for Bleeding Gums
33
2
Soothing Treatment for a Simple Sore Throat
35
1
Easy Recipe for Hiccups
36
1
Stimulating the Taste Buds for Loss of Appetite
37
2
No More Nausea
39
2
First Aid for Vomiting
41
1
Putting the Intestinal Fire Out-Help for Indigestion
42
3
Is Gas Cramping More Than Your Style? Abdominal Cramping and Flatulence
45
2
Stomach Ulcers-What's Eating You?
47
4
Relief for Colitis
51
2
Gentle Stimulation for Sluggish Bowels and Constipation
53
3
Natural Remedy for Diarrhea
56
2
Soothing Help for Hemorrhoids
58
2
Aromatherapy Treatments For Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
60
32
Brief Overview of Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
60
3
Why Are Essential Oils So Effective for Treating Infection?
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1
Relieving Conjunctivitis
63
3
Save Your Eyes---Preventing Eye Strain
66
1
How to Cure Earaches
66
2
Sniffing Out Relief for Dry Nasal Passages
68
2
Incredible Relief for Congestion---Loosening Up the Mucus
70
2
Is There Help for Anosmia?---How to Stimulate Your Sense of Smell
72
3
Potent Remedy for Sinusitis
75
4
Relieving Symptoms Caused by Colds
79
2
Best Remedy for Coughs
81
3
Nature's Medicine for Sore Throat
84
3
Soothing the Suffering of Tonsillitis
87
3
Say Good-bye to Laryngitis
90
2
Aromatherapy Treatments for The Respiratory System
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21
Brief Overview of the Respiratory System
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1
Lung Illustration
93
1
Respiratory Enhancing Essential Oils
94
1
Lung and Tree Illustration
95
1
Recovery from Bronchitis
96
3
Chest and Back Massage
99
2
Breathing Exercises
101
1
How to Use Natural Alternatives to Relieve Allergies-Essences to the Rescue
101
4
Head and Neck Massage
105
1
Natural Prescriptions for Asthma
106
7
Aromatherapy Treatments for The Circulatory System
113
27
Brief Overview of the Circulatory System
113
1
Assistance for Regulating Low Blood Pressure
114
2
Taking the Pressure Off---Help On The Way for High Blood Pressure
116
4
Effective Treatment for Palpitations Due to Anxiety
120
3
How To Alleviate Swelling and Fluid Retention
123
4
Recipes for Varicose Veins
127
3
How To Assist Poor Circulation
130
4
Quick `n' Easy Remedies for Raynaud's Disease
134
1
Lighten-Up with an Incredible Cellulite Program
135
5
Aromatherapy Treatments for Muscle and Joint Problems
140
19
Brief Overview of the Musculo-Skeletal System
140
2
Soothing Arthritic Pain
142
4
Healing Sprains
146
3
Effective Treatment for Backache
149
3
Relieving Pain Caused by Overworked Muscles
152
2
Nature's Answer for Cramps
154
2
How To Alleviate Bursitis Discomfort
156
1
Is Tendonitis Affecting Your Game?
157
2
Aromatherapy Treatments for The Skin and Hair
159
38
Brief Overview of the Integumentary System
159
2
The Dry Skin Brushing Technique
161
3
Softening Agents for Aging Skin
164
3
Adding More Than Moisture---Help for Dry Skin
167
3
How To Counteract Oily Skin
170
2
A Guide To Sensitive Skin
172
2
How To Use Essential Oils To Relieve Acne
174
4
Correcting Eczema
178
3
Wash Away Body Odor---Natural Germ-Busters
181
3
Is There Anything For Scars?
184
2
Relief for Rashes, Contact Dermatitis
186
2
First Aid For Boils and Infected Pores
188
2
Quick `n' Easy Remedy for Warts
190
1
No More Dandruff
191
2
Adding Lustre To Dull Hair
193
2
Counteracting Hair Loss and Thinning
195
2
Aromatherapy Treatments for Children
197
24
Comforting The Young With Safe Alternatives
197
2
How To Use Essential Oils To Relieve Itching and Promote Healing for: Chicken Pox
199
3
Sunburn
202
3
Insect Bites
205
1
Natural Alternatives for Insect Repellents
206
2
Treatment for Ringworm
208
3
Natural Prescription for Diaper Rash
211
1
Safe and Easy First Aid for Minor Cuts, Wounds, Abrasions
212
1
Aromatic Bedtime Secrets to Encourage Slumber
213
2
Calming the Overactive Child with Aromatherapy
215
3
Easing Teething Discomfort Safely
218
1
First Aid for Fevers
219
2
Aromatherapy Treatment for Emotions, Moods, and Memory-Psycho-Aromatherapy
221
38
A Look at Psycho-Aromatherapy
221
2
Are You Stressed?
223
3
Effective Tools and Treatment For Alleviating and Coping with Stress
226
6
Recovery from Nervous Exhaustion
232
2
How To Use Aromatherapy to Relieve Anxiety
234
2
Potent Remedies for Tension Headaches
236
2
What Is Depression and Can Aromatherapy Really Help?
238
5
Best Insomnia Blends
243
4
How Essences Can Help You Focus, Meditate, and Study More Effectively
247
3
Stimulating Scents For Invigoration
250
3
What Are Aphrodisiacs and Do They Really Have an Effect on Us?
253
6
Aromatherapy Treatments for ``Women Only''
259
30
Brief Overview of Hormone Health
259
2
Essential Oils That May Demonstrate Hormone-Like Activity
261
1
Essential Oils ``To Be or Not to Be'' Used During Pregnancy
261
1
Easing the Symptoms of Premenstrual Tension
262
4
Unbelievably Simple Relief for Menstrual Cramps
266
2
How To Correct Cystitis
268
2
How To Make An Easy Transition---Menopause
270
6
The Challenges Specific To Childbearing
276
1
Tips for Relieving Morning Sickness
276
2
Can You Help the Swelling of Feet and Hands During Pregnancy?
278
1
Relieving Backache Due to Pregnancy
279
1
Support For Breast Soreness
280
2
Aromatherapy Support For Labor and Delivery
282
3
Healing the Perineum with Soothing Sitz Baths
285
1
A Guide to Surviving Post-Partum Depression
286
3
PART THREE Enjoying The Aromatic Lifestyle: Three of the Most Common Methods Made Simple
289
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About This Section...
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The Aromatic Bath-Your Personal SPA
291
15
Nature's Healing Ritual---The Bath
292
1
The Carriers---Transporting Essences Into The Bath
292
1
Hydrotherapy Using Water to Heal
293
1
Stimulating Showers
294
1
Quick `n' Easy Short Cuts---Foot and Hand Baths
295
2
The A,B,C's of the Aromatic Bath
297
1
Beauty and the Bath---The Recipes
297
9
All-Over Body Treatments and Special Care for Small Areas
306
14
Whole Body Treatments-Practical Tips To Do It Yourself At Home
306
1
Personalized Body Lotions and Oils
306
2
Get All Wrapped Up In Aromatic Body Wraps
308
1
Aromatherapy Massage
309
2
Head to Toe in Mud-Body Masks and Scrubs
311
3
Local Areas With Special Needs-Made Simple
314
1
Concentrated Massage Oils for the Face, Hands, Feet, and Other Small Areas
314
1
Homemade Facial Steams, Scrubs, Masks, and Sprays
315
1
5-Step Facial Massage Technique-Illustration
316
2
First Aid to the Rescue-Ointments, Compresses, and Poultices
318
2
Breathe Easy---The In's and Out's of Inhalation
320
17
Environmental Air Purification
320
3
Natural Deodorizing Essences
323
1
Nature's #1 Air Filtering System---The Clean Air Plants
324
1
Modern Devices---Diffusers and Ventilation Systems
325
3
Healing Treatments for the Respiratory Tract
328
1
Ancient and Modern Methods for Natural Fragrancing
329
4
Direct from the Source---The Scented Plants
333
1
Psycho-Aromatherapy Recipes
334
3
PART FOUR The Pure Essentials
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48
Essential Oil Reference Guide
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28
Basil---The Herb of Royalty
341
1
Bergamot---Nature's Way To Balance
342
1
Cedarwood---A Wood That Cleanses
343
1
Chamomile---Relief for Inflammations
343
1
Clary Sage---A Woman's Helper
344
1
Cypress---All-time Skin Toner
345
1
Eucalyptus---An Old Favorite For Colds
346
1
Frankincense---The Essence of Antiquity
347
1
Geranium---The Hormone Regulator
348
1
Ginger---A Warming Spice
349
1
Grapefruit---The Best Body Tonic
350
1
Hyssop---An Incredible Lung Tonic
351
1
Jasmine---The King of Flowers
351
1
Juniper---Aid in Detoxifying the Body
352
1
Lavender---Grandmother's Incredible Remedy
353
1
Lemon---A Sunny Disposition
354
1
Lemongrass---Support for Sagging Skin
355
1
Mandarin---Promising Favorite of Children
356
1
Marjoram---# 1 Sedative
356
1
Myrrh---Miraculous Mouth Care
357
Neroli---A Perfect Choice for Sensitive Skin
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Patchouli---The Renewal Essential Oil
359
1
Peppermint---Cooling Relief in a Bottle
360
1
Petitgrain---A Natural Skin Toner
361
1
Pine---The True Disinfectant
361
1
Rose---The Queen of Flowers
362
1
Rosemary---The Oil-Free Essence
363
1
Sandalwood---Aid in Infection Control
364
1
Tea Tree---Nature's First Aid
365
1
Ylang Ylang---The Flower of Flowers
366
1
Blending How-To's And Helpful Hints
367
18
Keys To Successful Blending- ``Less Is More'': An Aromatherapy Paradigm
367
3
So Many Choices---Vegetable, Nut, and Seed Oils as Carriers
370
6
Simplified Weight and Measure Equivalents
376
1
Quick `n' Easy Dilution Table
377
1
A User-Friendly Blending Chart---How Much?
378
1
Practical Tips For Preparing Aromatherapy Blends/A Checklist
379
1
The Resource Place
380
2
Bibliography and Suggested Readings
382
3
Index
385