Psychological benefits of Aromatherapy

I believe the psychological effects of allergic reactions and constant itching and discomfort of eczema  is tremendous and causes a great deal of anguish. Sometimes, the child is unable to express themselves verbally and becomes quite restless, irritable and sensitive. As a parent it constantly becomes a struggle to settle your child at night and ensure a deep sleep for your child and yourself.

With a child who is irritable due to eczema or suffering from an allergic reaction, how is it possible to function the next day if you don't get a good night's sleep.....IMPOSSIBLE!

Aromatherapy may be the answer to a good night's sleep! The physical and psychological effects of massage using aromatherapy can be a special, relaxing treatment for a person with Eczema or Food Allergies.

It is based on inhaling the aroma of the essential oils which have various therapeutic benefits by activating the neurotransmitters in the brain, these chemical messengers calm the body, improve immunity, sharpen the mind and promote digestion.

As long as there is no flare-up on the skin, I generally prefer giving my children a facial massage using a combination of essential oils which have a deeply relaxing combined therapeutic benefit. I use smooth soft strokes on the skin and activate the facial acupressure points, aiming to reduce the effects of stress and promote an overall sense of well-being for the mind, body and spirit.

The main acupressure points I usually use are both sides of the bridge of the nose, between the eyebrows, on the chin, the tip of the nose, you lightly press the acupressure point for 5 seconds clockwise and then 5 seconds anti-clockwise; then lightly circle the entire eye area stroking the eyebrows and then massage the entire ear and ear lobes.

Essential oils for relaxation such as bergamot, rose, chamomile or lavender are great to use for a light facial massage or along with a carrier oil, either apricot, avocado, olive oil, or grape seed oil for a complete  body massage. {Note when a person is sick, has a fever or is experiencing any pain never give a massage, always check the contraindications}