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    Using Aromatherapy Diffusers: Selecting Essential Oils, Creating Blends, and Choosing a Diffuser
    Using Aromatherapy Diffusers: Selecting Essential Oils, Creating Blends, and Choosing a Diffuser
    Using Aromatherapy Diffusers: Selecting Essential Oils, Creating Blends, and Choosing a Diffuser
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    Using Aromatherapy Diffusers: Selecting Essential Oils, Creating Blends, and Choosing a Diffuser

    By Dilettante Living Press

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    Diffusing essential oils is a wonderful way to practice aromatherapy. If you have an aromatherapy diffuser, or are contemplating purchasing one, this guide was written for you!
    Learn:
    --Which oils work best in a diffuser. Not all essential oils are equally suited for a diffuser. Some oils that have skin benefits are best applied topically
    --How to pick oils to diffuse for colds, flu, disinfection, stress, anxiety and more
    --How to use a diffuser safely
    --What type of diffuser should I use?

    This guide will teach you how to use an aromatherapy diffuser. First you will learn why diffusion is one of the best ways to use essential oils. Then we will discuss how essential oils can help to keep you and your family healthy. No book on aromatherapy would be complete without safety tips. You will learn about adjusting dosages for children, as well how we can all stay safe when using a diffuser.

    This book describes in detail 10 great essential oils for a diffuser including their uses and the results of aroma testing that will help you choose oils based on scent strength when diffused. Several uses for each oil are described including scientific evidence to back up claims.

    When you want to mix up a blend for your diffuser because you want to ease an illness or perhaps stress, a whole chapter is waiting for you with the best oils to use for eleven common conditions. These oils were exhaustively researched to make sure that they are the most frequently recommended oils for that condition. Sometimes there is not a lot of consistency between aromatherapy books as to which oils are best for a cold, or a headache. This book solves that by finding the common denominator oils. Then, those recommended oils are categorized as top, middle, or base notes making blending a breeze. Conditions include:
    --Colds and Sinus
    --Flu and other viruses
    --Headaches
    --Nausea and motion sickness
    --Insomnia
    --Stress Relief and relaxation
    --Uplifting and stimulating oils
    --Anxiety
    --Depression
    --Mental Alertness and concentration
    --Essential oils for use in a car

    The final chapter explores several factors to consider when purchasing a diffuser. There are so many on the market and they are not all the same. After reading this chapter you will be armed with the knowledge to make an informed decision.

    Using Aromatherapy Diffusers is the first book devoted solely to diffusion as method of using aromatherapy. Most aromatherapy books only touch on diffusion and focus on topical administration. With the popularity of diffusers, this book will become an essential guide that you will want to refer to again and again.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDilettante Living Press
    Release dateAug 17, 2016
    ISBN9781370672295
    Using Aromatherapy Diffusers: Selecting Essential Oils, Creating Blends, and Choosing a Diffuser

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      Using Aromatherapy Diffusers - Dilettante Living Press

      Using Aromatherapy Diffusers:

      Selecting Essential Oils, Creating Blends and Choosing a Diffuser

      Joy Bennett

      Published by Joy Bennett at Smashwords

      Copyright ©2015 Dilettante Living

      Disclaimer: The author and publisher have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this book. The information provided in this book is given as is without any warranties, express or implied. Health information is constantly evolving and we do not guarantee that the information in this book is complete, accurate, or up to date.

      The information contained in this book is intended to be informational and educational and should not be construed as advice. The author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. The author and publisher furthermore disclaim any liability for any injury or adverse outcomes as the result of the use or misuse of the information in this book.

      The information in this book should not substitute for medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. If you think you have a medical or psychological condition, you should have it evaluated by a qualified practitioner. You should not discontinue treatment because of the information in this book.

      Contents

      Chapter 1: Why aromatherapy?

      Why use diffusers?

      The olfactory system

      Inhalation into the lungs

      Chapter 2: Benefits of Aromatherapy

      Using Aromatherapy for a healthy body

      Using aromatherapy for emotions and mood

      Using aromatherapy to scent a home naturally without chemicals

      Chapter 3: Before you start—important safety precautions

      Chapter 4: Ten essential oils to get you started

      Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis)

      Lemon (Citrus Limon)

      Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

      Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

      Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)

      Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

      Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

      Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis; Matricaria chamomilla)

      Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata)

      Cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

      Eleven more oils that work well in a diffuser

      5. Essential Oils Used in Healing

      Creating your own blends—notes on blending

      Essential Oils for Health and Wellness

      Colds & Sinuses

      Flus & Viruses

      Headaches

      Nausea and Motion Sickness

      Insomnia

      Stress Relief and Relaxation

      Uplifting and Stimulating Oils

      Anxiety

      Depression

      Mental Alertness and Concentration

      Essential oils for the car

      6. Choosing a diffuser

      Types of Active Diffusers

      Nebulizers

      Ultrasonic Diffusers

      Passive Diffusers

      Passive Diffusers Using Heat

      Passive Diffusers without Heat

      Questions to ask when choosing a diffuser

      Glossary

      Chapter 1: Why aromatherapy?

      People have been harnessing the power of plants to cure their ailments for centuries. Evidence of the use of essential oils can be found as early as in Egyptian times, but may have existed in China even before then. With the advent of modern medicine the popularity of herbal remedies waned, but aromatherapy has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent decades as people are turning away from synthetics and back toward nature. And, while our forefathers relied on ancient wisdom and some trial and error when healing with plant oils, we now have scientific evidence that essential oils do provide health benefits. What is aromatherapy? The definition lies in the word itself—using aromatic compounds for therapeutic results. Or, in simpler terms, using plant oils to help the body achieve and maintain health. Health includes both physical and emotional wellness. Aromatherapy can be used to:

      ° Assist in maintaining physical health

      ° Ease emotional concerns

      ° Scent your environment without chemicals

      You can even achieve all three of these at once, depending on which oils you choose to use. This book will show you how aromatherapy works by diffusion (inhalation) as an alternative or supplement to aromatherapy massage. Once we have covered the basics we will look at some of the specific essential oils and their uses in a diffuser, as well as discuss factors to consider when choosing aromatherapy diffusers. By the end of this book, I hope that you will be armed with all you need to know to diffuse essential oils in your home safely and effectively.

      Why use diffusers?

      Essential oils can be used in two main ways—by applying them topically (well diluted) or by inhaling them. You may see some sources suggest that you can also ingest them however most major aromatherapy associations do not recommend this unless under the personal guidance of a qualified expert. While either method of administration can be used, topical administration may be particularly well suited for skin issues, water retention, relaxation, pain, and gastrointestinal issues. Inhalation may be more useful for respiratory complaints, stress and anxiety, immune stimulation and disinfection.

      When essential oils are applied topically, they enter the body through the skin via absorption. It is crucial that you never apply essential oils to the skin neat. They must be diluted in a base such as a carrier oil (e.g. olive oil, sweet almond oil, etc.), a lotion, a balm or salve, etc. Typical dilutions are 1-2% essential oils to 98-99% base product. This may seem like very little but essential oils are very concentrated—in some cases it takes several hundred pounds of plant material to yield one

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