Susan Wee

I have been introduced to essential oils more than 20 years ago and was instantly fascinated by its fragrance and the extensive healing properties each oil possesses.  I had personally benefitted from the use of essential oils in so many ways.  I also had fun in choosing appropriate essential oils to suit different needs. It is with these years of experience and exploration that I would like to take this interest further, to share with others the innumerable benefits of these oils, distilled from what are provided by mother nature.

 

In recent years, aromatherapy has become extremely popular, as people understand the importance of de-stressing the mind and body. Aromatherapy massage is carried out today in clinics, beauty salons, sports centres, hotels and even hospitals, where relaxation is seen as priority.

 

Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment involving use of essential oils extracted from plants to improve physical and emotional well-being. It also helps promote health and vitality by stimulating the body to heal itself and by reducing stress, which is often a cause of many ailments and illnesses.

 

Essential oils can greatly improve health of the skin. They improve elasticity, encourage cell regeneration, and improve dry skin conditions by regulating the secretion of sebum.

 

Its positive effect on the circulatory system brings about a sense of calm and relaxation and improves blood circulation. Certain oils are useful diuretics helping to eliminate fliud build-up. It is also known to relieve arthritis and uric acid crystals deposits in the joint spaces. Certain essential oils are anti-inflammatory, expectorant and antibacterial, therefore useful for respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis and chest infections.