Natural Body Guru

Oil diffusers work wonderfully to add aromatic and essential oils into the air. There are several different types of oil diffusers available today. A candle oil diffuser, for instance, is quite popular and easy to use. Simply pour the aromatic oil into a saucer on top of the candle diffuser, light a votive candle in the container below, and sit back and take in the warm scented oil.

Another popular type of oil diffuser is the reed diffuser. Take a small bottle of decanted aromatic oil, insert a few diffuser reeds, and then allow the reeds to naturally dispense the fragrance. Finally, there are clay pot diffusers. A clay pot works similarly to a reed diffuser, but instead of inserting reeds a cork is placed in the top of the ceramic pot.

Aromatherapy elevates the mood, relaxes the senses, and even relieves various ailments such as headache and colds. For these reasons it has been used by many spas worldwide. More and more people are learning to enjoy the effects of aromatherapy at home too.

With the use of essential oil diffusers, a room can be kept fragrant for hours. All it takes is a few drops of essential oil in water and the place will smell relaxing and soothing. Diffusers come in many different designs and styles.

If sitting under a fluorescent light all day isn’t exactly appealing to you, look into the benefits of light diffusers. A light diffuser is a cover that’s used to shield and soften the light coming from a fluorescent bulb. It scatters the harsh light in order to produce softer light.

The use of light diffusers is recommended not only in the office, but at home, too. Studies have shown that fluorescent lights can have myriad effects on people, including headaches, eyestrain, and afternoon tiredness, increased stress levels, and difficulty concentrating. Using a diffuser to decrease the likelihood of these affects will not only make the office a more pleasant environment, it will make the home a happier place.

We’ve all come home from a long day at the office, or a just from a long day, and wished we could wash the day off. Unfortunately the effects of a tough day usually affect our inside more than our outside, so washing off the day will often involve more than just a simple shower. In order to escape from the pains of the day we need to indulge all of our senses and achieve maximum relaxation with as little effort as possible. Aromatherapy is a time-honored method of doing just that.

Because the portion of our brains that translate scent into experience are so close to the portion of our brains that deals with memory, scents can often trigger vivid memories and emotions. With the right scents we can even create a sense of stillness, safety and relaxation. Finding the right aromatherapy for you may start out as a challenge but once you find the perfect blend, or the perfect oil, all of your hard work will have paid off. There’s nothing like the relaxation and relief that aromatherapy can provide. Start with a good aromatherapy diffuser and an aroma you know you’ll love and you’ll thank me for it!

There are several different ways to use aromatherapy as an alternative health care method. Two of those ways, aerial diffusion and direct inhalation, are aided by the use of a diffuser. There are many different types of diffusers for you to investigate but their purpose is to get the essential oil aroma into the air.

The main difference in aromatherapy diffusers is the way in which they disperse the scent into the air.  A home diffuser uses ultrasonic technology to emit oils into the air and they cover more territory than a two or three part soapstone burner. The smaller diffusers are perfect for covering the area in a sickroom, office, bedroom, or bathroom. Some diffusers use electricity to heat the oils while others use tea light candles or a small light bulb. Whichever type you use depends on how much you want to pay for it and whether you prefer candle or electric energy.

The main use for essential oils in the bathroom is to clear bacteria and viruses. Use a synergistic blend of 5 drops bergamot, 10 drops lavender, 5 drops cinnamon, 10 drops lemon, and 10 drops citronella essential oils combined with 2 1/2 cups water in a spray bottle to wipe all bathroom surfaces. This combination will kill germs and give the entire bathroom a wonderful fragrance.

Another great way to scent the bathroom is with an essential oil diffuser. It is not safe to use an electric diffuser in the bathroom so be sure to use a candle heated one. The flicker of a candle in a warm bathroom makes that relaxing bath even better. You can use the same blend above for the diffuser (without water) or try this one: 5 drops oregano, 10 drops sage, 10 drops thyme, and 20 drops lemon. To keep the bathroom smelling fresh, put two to four drops of this blend on the cardboard ring inside your toilet paper roll. The oil blend is soaked into the cardboard and releases the aroma to keep the area fragrant.

Essential oils are used by many cultures throughout the world for their healing properties. Some uses for the oils include increasing over-all well being and physical, emotional and mental health. Many essential oils can also stimulate the sex drive and work as powerful aphrodisiacs. So those looking to spice up their love lives should consider filling their oil diffusers with one of the following essential oils:

~Ylang Ylang oil energizes the body and intensifies sexual desire.

~Rose oil aids in hormone balance. This oil works best for women, but is also said to boost sexuality in men.

~Jasmine oil is said to have a counter-effect on frigidity, impotence and premature ejaculation. It also boosts energy levels.

~Sandalwood oil is said to aid in the treatment of impotence and help to relieve the anxiety that leads to frigidity. Sandalwood also produces something similar to androsterone, a male hormone secreted in the armpits as a sexual signal.

In today’s world most of us are very conscious of what we are doing to the earth’s ozone layer with commercial aerosol air fresheners. When you use essential oils to scent your home, you are providing your family with a much better option and your home will have a delightful aroma. You can scent your home with essential oils in the following ways:

• Use  about 8 drops of essential oil to 2 1/2 cups of water and spray as finely as possible towards curtains and carpets. Test curtain and wood materials before spraying to avoid water stains.
• Purchase a light bulb ring or use one drop of essential directly on a light bulb in a standing lamp. Make certain the light is turned off before applying the oil because essential oils are flammable. Once the oil is applied, turn on the light and the heat from the bulb will release the scent into the room.
• Turn a log fire into a fragrant event by applying one drop of essential oil (try cypress, pine, sandalwood, or cedarwood) to each log. Your guests will think you are using imported wood for your fire!
• Diffusers are an easy effective way to scent a room. Wipe them clean before applying a different oil or blend. If you don’t have a diffuser, place a bowl of boiling water with 5-6 drops of essential oil in a centrally located place in the room. Remove the bowl when the water cools and keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Add 4 drops of essential oil to a cotton ball and place it close to your heat source in winter months or put as many drops as you like in a humidifier.

The first impression of your home is the aroma that greets guests as they enter. This first sniff says a lot about your household, whether there are pets and smokers, the kind of food cooked there, etc. Real estate agents are becoming more aware of the importance of aromatherapy and have started advising their clients to create a homey atmosphere when trying to sell their house by baking cookies or bread and putting on a fresh pot of coffee when expecting home viewers.

If you are not a baker, you might want to know that a few drops of clary-sage or lemon essential oil will put your new home buyers or any guests at ease. They might comment, “Your home has such a lovely relaxed atmosphere, we don’t know why.” You can rest assured it is because of the scent of clary-sage or lemon essential oil that you have in your diffuser!

Aromatherapy essential oil diffusers are the practical, effective, and convenient way to disperse the curative properties of essential oils. In the past, the practice of diffusing essential oils was a difficult procedure but with the development of diffusion accessories and tools it is now a simple process to diffuse your essential oils for aromatherapy. These versatile tools can be used in homes, offices and professional practices for diffusing the healing properties of aromatic essential oils.

There are several models and styles to choose from depending on your preferences and tastes. You can select from a diffuser that emits essential oils into the air using ultrasonic technology or if you desire something with more style you may decide to invest in a carved Soapstone diffuser that simply uses a tea light candle. Either way, an aromatherapy diffuser is a natural alternative to synthetic air fresheners.