It’s often easy to overlook some of the simplest treatments when it comes to improving your sleep quality. One such treatment used by many for centuries is the carefully used inhalation of different natural scents, also known as aromatherapy. Not only is this a pleasant and easy step to add to your day-to-day routine, but it’s an inexpensive yet effective way to help you relax and sleep soundly. Read on to learn more about what Aromatherapy is and the ways in which it can medically benefit your sleep quality.
What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a modern name for a very ancient practice, dating back to early Chinese, Egyptian and Roman societies. It was Hippocrates, a Greek physician, who studied the impact of essential oils and their role in promoting good health. However, it wasn’t until 1910 that a chemical engineer in France, René-Maurice Gattefossé, accidentally discovered the therapeutic properties of one of the most common essential oils – Lavender.
For years, scientists have been carrying out studies using aromatic essential oils to relieve tension in the body and mind and induce benefits for sleep quality, stress relief and mood elevation.
Medicinal benefits of Aromatherapy
Here are just some of the benefits of Aromatherapy:
For sleep
Aromatherapy is the process of inhaling oil vapour or scents to obtain positive health benefits such as improved sleep. If you work night shifts, suffer from insomnia, or simply want to feel more rejuvenated after a good night’s rest, aromatherapy could help.
For anxiety and stress
Anxiety and stress cause tension in the body and mind, which can result in prolonged restlessness, leaving the body tired. That’s where aromatherapy comes in – it helps uplift the mood, and contributes to feelings of wellness, positivity, and aids relaxation.
For depression
Many of us experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. Thankfully, aromatherapy can help reduce symptoms of depression in patients. In fact, a study found that aromatherapy improved episodes of anxiety and depression in a group of post-partum women.
Aromatherapy treatment to relax the body and mind
Aromatherapy massage makes use of various aromatic essential oils alongside physical tension release to stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen around the body and calm the mind. During the massage, you will naturally inhale the oils while they are absorbed through the skin tissue, creating a sense of balance, perfect for promoting a good night’s sleep. To find out more about how aromatherapy could aid your sleep hygiene, get in touch with our expert and friendly team here at Cool Aroma: The Gentlemen’s Spa.
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