The spa visit is ideal for
some people who are comfortable
in such settings. I am a little
independent. I really don’t
need someone slathering me
with aromatherapy essential
oil to feel relaxed. In fact,
this may make me a little
tense. My idea of relaxing
does not involve people I
barely know. This is too social
for real relaxation.
I also don’t want to
drive home after an hour of
deep relaxation. A really
good aromatherapy essential
oil will put you in a very
heavy state of calm that does
not have any business behind
the wheel of a car. I would
have to undo some of the effects
of the aromatherapy essential
oil in order to operate my
vehicle.
This is not to suggest that
the oil is intoxicating but
certain ones can really have
a profound effect on your
system. This is especially
true if you make certain associations
with the scents. The sense
of smell is strongly tied
to memory. It is important
that your aromatherapy essential
oil is linked to calm, happy
memories.
For example, many people
love the smell of lavender.
I am not one of those people.
When I was a child, I chewed
on a flower from the plant
and fell quite ill. When I
smell the aromatherapy essential
oil that contains the essence
of lavender, I feel a little
queasy. This can not be helped.
I make the association because
of the memorable event.
Keep this in mind when shopping
for your perfect aromatherapy
essential oil. Go with what
you like instead of what is
recommended. You may have
some memories of your own
that you would like to rekindle.
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