Clinical Aromatherapy - E-Book

Clinical Aromatherapy - E-Book
Author: Jane Buckle
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2014-11-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702064866

Enhance patient care with the help of aromatherapy! Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare is the first and only peer-reviewed clinical aromatherapy book in the world and features a foreword by Dr. Oz. Each chapter is written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. This clinical text is the must-have resource for learning how to effectively incorporate aromatherapy into clinical practice. This new third edition takes a holistic approach as it examines key facts and topical issues in aromatherapy practice and applies them within a variety of contexts and conditions. This edition also features updated information on aromatherapy treatments, aromatherapy organizations, essential oil providers, and more to ensure you are fully equipped to provide patients with the best complementary therapy available. Expert peer-reviewed information spans the entire book. All chapters have been written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. Introduction to the principles and practice of aromatherapy covers contraindications, toxicity, safe applications, and more. Descriptions of real-world applications illustrate how aromatherapy works in various clinical specialties. Coverage of aromatherapy in psychiatric nursing provides important information on depression, psychosis, bipolar, compulsive addictive, addiction and withdrawal. In-depth clinical section deals with the management of common problems, such as infection and pain, that may frequently be encountered on the job. Examples of specific oils in specific treatments helps readers directly apply book content to everyday practice. Evidence-based content draws from thousands of references. NEW! First and only totally peer-reviewed, evidence-based, clinical aromatherapy book in the world. NEW Chapter on integrative Healthcare documenting how clinical aromatherapy has been integrated into hospitals and healthcare in USA, UK and elsewhere. NEW Chapter on the M Technique: the highly successful method of gentle structured touch pioneered by Jane Buckle that is used in hospitals worldwide. All chapters updated with substantial additional references and tables.

Essential Oil Safety

Essential Oil Safety
Author: Robert Tisserand
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 795
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702054348

The second edition of this book is virtually a new book. It is the only comprehensive text on the safety of essential oils and the first review of essential oil/drug interactions and provides detailed essential oil constituent data not found in any other text. Much of the existing text has been re-written, and 80% of the text is completely new. There are 400 comprehensive essential oil profiles and almost 4000 references. There are new chapters on the respiratory system, the cardivascular system, the urinary system, the digestive system and the nervous system. For each essential oil there is a full breakdown of constituents, and a clear categorization of hazards and risks, with recommended maximum doses and concentrations. There are also 206 Constituent Profiles. There is considerable discussion of carcinogens, the human relevance of some of the animal data, the validity of treating an essential oil as if it was a single chemical, and the arbitary nature of uncertainty factors. There is a critque of current regulations. The only comprehensive text on the safety of essential oils The first review of essential oil/drug interactions Detailed essential oil constituent data not found in any other text Essential oil safety guidelines 400 essential oil profiles Five new chapters 305 new essential oil profiles, including Cedarwood, Clary sage, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Tea tree 79 new constituent profiles Five new chapters: the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the urinary system, the digestive system, the nervous system. Significantly expanded text

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy
Author: Vicki Pitman
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2004
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780748773466

Written for students of aromatherapy, this book contains in-depth detail on the characteristics, chemistry, sourcing and application of essential oils.

Common Scents

Common Scents
Author: Lorrie Hargis
Publisher: Woodland Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-12
Genre: Aromatherapy
ISBN: 9781580540704

Practically written, well organized, and comprehensive in its approach, Common Scents: A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy provides the beginner and experienced aromatherapist with a solid foundation on which to build one's own knowledge of essential oils and their role in achieving great health. This valuable reference, reflecting Lorrie's knowledge and professionalism, provides information on what essential oils are, how they are used, how to effectively blend them, and how they can affect specific body systems. There is also an A-Z ailment listing, as well as corresponding reflexology charts.

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2012-08-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608681920

This encyclopedic book contains, in practical and easy-to-understand form, every conceivable use for essential oils and aromatherapy in everyday life. The author, a practicing aromatherapist for more than twenty years, unlocks the power of essential oils in more than 600 original recipes, most needing only a few essential oils. Unlike over-the-counter products, the recipes you make yourself contain no harmful preservatives. Most basic needs can be covered with just ten essential oils.

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy

The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy
Author: Jade Shutes
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 163159897X

Written by two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Amy Galper and Jade Shutes, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a progressive, comprehensive approach to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness. Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved. The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the modern practitioner's guide to working with aromatherapy and essential oils. Using techniques developed over decades of teaching, you will learn the science of aromatherapy and how essentials oils interact with our sense of smell, brain pathways, and skin. The guide also includes over 50 plant profiles, plus recipes and blends for health and beauty. Included are remedies for digestive health, immunity, women's health concerns, and more, such as Hand & Body Wash for Flu Recovery, Self-Love Botanical Perfume, and Tummy Massage Oil for Indigestion. Drawing on the authors' unique methodology and expertise as aromatherapists, herbalists, and healers, you will learn the art of blending formulations with great skill and discernment. The Ultimate Guide to… series offers comprehensive beginner’s guides to discovering a range of mind, body, spirit topics, including tarot, divination, crystal grids, numerology, witchcraft, chakras, and more. Filled with beautiful illustrations and designed to give easy access to the information you’re looking for, each of these references provides simple-to-follow expert guidance as you learn and master your practice.

Aromatherapy For Dummies

Aromatherapy For Dummies
Author: Kathi Keville
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1999-09-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 076455171X

Whether it’s the tang of ozone in the air just before a rainstorm, the homey smell of freshly baked bread, or the inspiring scent of roses, natural aromas are everywhere with us, influencing our moods, and informing our perceptions. But natural aromas are capable of much more. Science is just beginning to reveal how aromas affect our bodies as well as our spirits, and what once seemed far-fetched–that you can treat many common ailments with nothing more than a pleasing smell–is now being taken seriously by many in the medical community. Yes, you can smell your way to good health, and now Aromatherapy For Dummies shows you how. This down-to-earth guide takes the mystery out of essential oils and other aromatherapy tools, and shows you how pleasing scents can cure what ails you and enhance your life at home and at work. Among other things, you’ll discover how to: Safely and easily treat hundreds of common ailments Increase f ocus and concentration Relieve tension and relax Improve athletic performance Enhance romance Sniff out the right essential oils Create fragrant essences in your kitchen Under the expert guidance of one of America’s leading botanical experts, you’ll bring the wonders of aromatherapy into your own life. Kathy Keville provides clear, concise, scientifically informed explanations of how plant essences can support body, mind, and spirit. She offers common sense advice on everything from therapeutics and cosmetics to the recreational uses of essential oils. And she supplies: Easy-to-follow instructions on how to select genuine aromatherapy products Symptom Guide–simple and easy remedies for 60 common conditions, listed alphabetically by symptom Aroma Guide–an A-to-Z guide of fragrant plants used in aromatherapy More than a hundred recipes for everything from oily skin to indigestion that you can whip up at home in five minutes The world is full of natural fragrances that can help you feel better, work smarter, play harder, and relax. It’s time to get well with the healing power of smell, and now Aromatherapy For Dummies shows you how.

Medical Aromatherapy

Medical Aromatherapy
Author: Kurt Schnaubelt
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-07-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1583948082

The serious practitioner’s in-depth guide to aromatherapy from a renowned leader in the field and expert in organic chemistry This distinguished organic chemist shares his in-depth knowledge of the particular current value of essential oils, for health on all levels. In an era when Western allopathic medicine has less and less appeal, this self-care method is a potent alternative, with roots going back to ancient times. Dr. Schaubelt has a gift for presenting facts and information in a way that is intriguing and easy to assimilate. In the flood of "coffee table" aromatherapy books currently available, this is a much needed and welcome source for those truly interested in taking responsibility for their own health.

Aromatics and the Skin

Aromatics and the Skin
Author: Jade Shutes
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2001-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781737233121

Core TopicsIn-depth Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary SystemThe Skin as a Pathway onto and into the BodyEssential Oil Safety and the SkinTop Essential Oils for the SkinTherapeutic Benefits of Essential Oils for SkincareIn-depth study of Vegetable Oils, Herbal Oils and HydrosolsAromatherapy Products for the SkinLearn How to Make Skincare ProductsUnderstand Western and Ayurvedic Skin TypesThe Health of the SkinCommon Skin ConditionsList of suppliers

Aromas and the Mind

Aromas and the Mind
Author: Jade Shutes
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2000-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781737233138

MODULE ONEIntroduction to Aromas and the MindGetting Started with Aromas and the Mind, Introduction to Aromas and the Mind, Overview of Aromas and the Mind, Introduction to the Nervous System, The Central Nervous System, The Peripheral Nervous System, The Endocrine System, The Immune SystemMODULE TWOPNI and StressPsychoneuroimmunology, All About Stress, Aromatic Solutions for StressMODULE THREEOur Sense of SmellThe Anatomy of our sense of smell, The Nature of Smell and AromaMODULE FOURAromatics for HealthAromatics for Neuroendocrine system, Aromatics for ImmunityMODULE FIVEIn the Realm of EmotionsMorphology Blending Technique, Aromas and the Mind ConsultationMODULE SIXAromas and the Mind Consultation