The Impact of Aromatherapy on Wellness

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the impact of aromatherapy on wellness and provides information on the background and practice of aromatherapy. The paper shows how aromatherapy incorporates the entire mind, body and soul and is often used in holistic nursing practice to enhance the well-being of a client. A discussion on some of the conditions that aromatherapy has been effective in treating is also included.

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Background
The Beneficial Effects of Aromatherapy
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Aromatherapy is clearly a universal practice that will most likely to continue to grow as the aging baby boomers demand safer and more natural treatments for chronic illnesses and diseases. It is used by a wide ranged age group, but is most popular among working individuals, chronic disease sufferers, climacteric women and seniors with dementia. Aromatherapy is not snake oil science, as there are numerous published scientific articles backing the claims of holistic practitioners and medicine men. Although essential oils have not been proven to cure any disease or illness, there is substantial evidence that they may be able to provide effective relief from the symptoms associated with chronic illness and may make the disease itself as well as activities of daily living (ADLs) more manageable."

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