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The name Reiki derives from the Japanese pronunciation of two Japanese characters that describe the energy itself: "rei" (meaning 'unseen' or 'spiritual') and "ki" (Chinese "qi", here meaning 'energy' or 'life force').
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A Short Guide To Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an alternative healing method that is gaining rapid popularity. Aromatherapy is the practise of using essential oils obtained from trees, flowers and other plants. The oils are distilled by steam and when used correctly can aid in treating certain illnesses and conditions.
There are hundreds of different essential oils used in the practice of aromatherapy, each having different properties and different therapeutic applications. Some are used for their calming, soothing properties while others have an invigorating effect for the patient undergoing aromatherapy.
For treatment of pain and post-injury care, aromatherapy can be very effective. Even some more serious conditions respond to aromatherapy, best of all without the potentially uncomfortable, even harmful side effects associated with conventional medicine.
What it Can Do For You
Aromatherapy is an excellent alternative to those seeking natural cures or treatments for their ills. Given it’s safety compared to regular medications, it works well for those trying not to resort to chemically based medicines.
Aromatherapy can be used to treat everything from bug bites to sore throats, from minor fungal infections to Alzheimer’s, where it has been shown to have some positive applications in certain cases.
Getting Started
The first thing to do is to learn more about aromatherapy. Aromatherapy has a distinguished pedigree, having been in use for millenia. There is thus a lot to learn - and like any new treatment you are considering undergoing, you’ll want to know as much as possible before you begin. Just because aromatherapy is natural doesn’t mean you can go into it not knowing the first thing about it.
You’ll want to learn about aromatherapy’s practical uses. One is the aromatherapy massage, in which essential oils are used in combination with a massage to produce deep relaxation along with lowering the patient’s blood pressure and slowing the heart rate.
Advocates of aromatherapy will agree that it is highly effective in treating stress and pain disorders. The overall effect of reduced stress and general feeling of well being is maybe why people recovering from sports injuries respond well to this treatment.
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Maria Gonzalez is a certified USUI SHIKI RYOHO Reiki Practitioner. Maria has received the necessary attunement and knowledge of the Reiki Natural System of Healing and has demonstrated comprehension of its principles and proficiency in the giving of a treatment through spiritually guided life force energy.
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