Rose-Scented Air Fresheners in Cars Reduce Accidents

A study found thatt rose-scented air fresheners in cars reduce traffic accidents.

It may sound wacky, but a puff of rose scent in cars could be the biggest safety breakthrough in cars since seat belts and air bags.

Scientists from Sussex University have found that in driving simulators, spraying a pleasant, calming smell at drivers reduced the number of accidents. Read more

Aromatherapy Proven by Science

Rosemary aroma has been shown to significantly improve memory capabilities in children.

Breathe in the goodness of rosemary! Scientists are acknowledging the herb’s ability to improve cognitive ability in children. A new study presented at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference highlighted a distinct difference in working memory between children exposed to rosemary essential oil and those who weren’t. Dr. Mark Ross, the co-author of the observational review said on ScienceDaily.com, “Our previous study demonstrated the aroma of rosemary essential oil could enhance cognition in healthy adults. Knowing how important working memory is in academic achievement we wanted to see if similar effects could be found in school age children in classroom settings.” Read more

Aromatherapy for Migraines

Many doctors agree that aromatherapy is an excellent complementary therapy for migraine sufferers. While aromatherapy has not been shown to eliminate migraine headaches, when used with conventional therapy and medication it can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.

Essential Oils for Natural Breast Enlargement

Essential oils are liquid plant extracts, which are used for heath and wellness. Essential oils can be found in numerous products from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics to fragrances.  Essential oils can also be used to firm the breasts and stimulate breast growth. The ten best essential oils for breast firmness and growth are:

Natural Remedies Help Treat Phobias

The typical treatment for phobias is counseling. However, several natural remedies can help treat phobias, too.

A phobia is an irrational fear; the symptoms of which may be manageable or be so debilitating that everyday life may be disrupted. An estimated ten percent of people in the UK and slightly more in the USA suffer from phobias of some kind. Sufferers can be helped with alternative health remedies such as homeopathy, aromatherapy and flower remedies.

Common phobias include claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), and acrophobia (fear of heights). A phobia, however, may be related to just about any object, person or situation and may be caused by a subconscious reflex to avoid repeating an unpleasant experience. Symptoms range from a sensation of panic or terror, inability to refocus thoughts, a desire to flee a situation and/or an uncontrollable physical response such as trembling or dizziness. Read more

Treat Depression with Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is an alternative theatment that uses the highly concentrated essential oils that are extracted from plants to treat symptoms and assist in the healing process. Green Herbal Remedies explains how aromatherapy can be particularly effective in dealing with stress, depression and stress related disorders.

To feel depression you don`t necessarily have to shut down yourself in a bed room and cut all con-tacts with social world. Depression also means condition in which you feel low with or without any reasoning. May be your day didn`t go that well. May be you have had a long and stressful week. May be you have been getting more moody than your regular self. All these symptoms point out that you are facing depression of varied degrees.

The good news is you can sit home and treat yourself out of depression with aromatherapy. Aromatherapy has showed positive results for depression. Though the root cause cannot be com-pletely treated but you will experience relaxation for mental fatigue. The aroma or the fragrance of various ingredients has a soothing effect on your mind and this will help you fall asleep. Read more