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Sense of Smell
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Amateur Aromatherapy - Very Important Safety Data
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Amateur Aromatherapy:
Oils: Uses of Essential Oils
Smells and Tastes
Note: I would not
recommend that people, experiencing Internet addiction, consume any
products that increase beta waves regularly.
Peppermint:
“According to the Smell & Taste Research Center in Chicago,
just getting a whiff of peppermint can dramatically increase
the brain's production of beta-waves.”
However to really trigger your
beta-waves you should chew peppermint gum, not just sniff it [really
bad idea for people who already have too much beta]. This is because
90% of it's odor will quicly rise to the back of your throat and in
to your nose. This raises your beta-wave production in less than a
minute! [not a particularly good idea]”
NAVCOPS Network: Health & Lifestyle: 'How to keep
energized when you're tired'
Jasmine:
“Fragrance of Jasmine
increases beta waves in the front of the head…”
Holisticonline.com: Aromatherapy: How Does Aromatherapy
Work?
Black Pepper, Rosemary, Basil:
“They've [John Steele and
Robert Tisserand (researchers)] shown that beta brain waves, which indicate
a state of heightened awareness, are increased when stimulating oils such
as black pepper, rosemary, or basil are inhaled.”
Herbs for Health: Being Well the Natural Way Magazine,
Jan/Feb 2003
Lavender, Rose:
“Calming oils such as lavender and rose produce more
alpha and theta brain waves, indicative of relaxation and well-being.
(Source: Herbs for Health: Being Well the Natural Way Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003)”
Herbs for Health: Being Well the Natural Way Magazine,
Jan/Feb 2003
Sleep/Eye Masks
Note: The term ‘eye
mask’ is used here to refer to actual masks which cover the
eyes. Sometimes ‘facial creams’ or ‘facial masks’ are referred to as eye
masks.
“Eye masks, also
known as sleep masks, are used primarily as room-darkening sleep aids
or therapeutic tension relievers.
· Users of eye masks position
them for maximum comfort [want to avoid eyestrain—similar to ‘palming’
exercise] just before falling asleep.
· Some eye masks are
designed to put a slight pressure [bad idea?] on the sleeper's eyes, while
others avoid eye contact entirely.
· Therapeutic masks
may contain aromatic herbs such as chamomile or lavender
[lavender increases either alpha or alpha/theta brainwaves], or special gel
packs which are heated or cooled before use.”
wiseGEEK: 'What are Eye Masks?'
“Eye masks intended
as sleep aids create the effect of total darkness, which fools the brain
into converting serotonin (a hormone associated with wakefulness)to
melatonin (a sleep-producing hormone). Natural darkness is a known
trigger for this phenomenon, so eye masks duplicate the circumstance of sundown.
Creating total darkness can be a very effective sleep aid for
· Those on unusual
sleeping cycles [e.g. sleeping late on weekends],
· Reclining on
outdoor hammocks, or
· Traveling on
airplanes.”
wiseGEEK: 'What are Eye Masks?'
“Another common use
for eye masks is tension reduction.
· Headache sufferers often use herbal
or cold-pack eye masks to encourage muscles around the head and neck to
relax.
· Those prone to sinus
headaches and stuffiness may also find heated eye masks provide
effective relief.
· Herbs such as
chamomile, lavender and peppermint [peppermint increases beta waves;
peppermint may cause insomnia] have also been shown to create a feeling
of well-being when used in eye masks.”
wiseGEEK: 'What are Eye Masks?'
“Not all eye masks
are created equal. Consumers should try on various sizes and styles
at the store before making any decisions.
· Some eye masks can shift
positions if the sleeper prefers to sleep on his or her side or
stomach.
· The mask area
should fit snugly but comfortably around the wearer's eyes and nose without
pinching or binding.
· The holding
strap should feel comfortable around the head, not digging into the
skin or allowing for too much slack.”
wiseGEEK: 'What are Eye Masks?'
“Retail stores may
offer a few eye masks in their health and beauty sections, but outlets
which specialize in bed and body products usually have a wider
selection.
· Decide if you need
a sleep aid or a stress reducer or perhaps a combination.
· Some aromatherapy
eye masks also work well as room-darkening sleep aids. These should be
tested, as some level of outside light may still come through the eye
masks.
· Personalized eye
masks are also available through mail order, and some models may feature
fashionable designs or humorous logos.”
wiseGEEK: 'What are Eye Masks?'
“[for dry eye pain,
made worse by allergies] Avoid sleep masks (used to block out light)
that cannot be washed. One that you can wash, and that you store
in the refrigerator to keep it cool, is available at OscarDehn.com…[Click
‘Shop’]…Get the ‘Eye Travel’ mask, not the one that contains
aromatic oils [this currency converter might be helpful if you
don’t live in the UKl]. Clean it with rubbing alcohol or with baking soda.
Do not freeze this eye mask, and do not put it in the microwave.”
DryEyePain.com: 'Alleviating Dry Eye Pain Made Worse
by Allergies'
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