The essential oil of bitter orange neroli

Very popular in aromatherapy and the perfume manufacture high-end among the essential oil, neroli essential oil of bitter orange is characterized by its fragrance enchanting blend of floral perfume and the odor of orange blossoms. But the peculiarities of this species are not limited to this use very glamorous because it is not devoid of the therapeutic virtues. The Seville orange neroli grows only under specific conditions, hence its rarity that makes the essential oil is extracted is more expensive compared to other essential oils.

Properties and benefits of the essential oil of bitter orange neroli

* A calming effect. The virtues of the essence of neroli, bitter orange based on both the perfume it exhales on the benefits of its active ingredients. The joint action of these two properties gives, in fact, this oil under a sedative. In this context, the essential oil of bitter orange neroli produces a calming effect on the nerves which it regulates the activities. It is promoted as a remedy for insomnia and a state of nervous tension. Moreover, by its calming effect, this essential oil produces a decrease in blood pressure and contributes, thereby slowing the heart rate.

* An ally for the skin. The property soothing essential oil of bitter orange neroli also corrects problems with sensitive skin and rosacea it gently cleanses. In addition to its action to alleviate skin irritations, it is an effective treatment for mature skin. Due to its regenerative property, it prevents the appearance of wrinkles and reduces the marks if they are already installed. Thus, the essence of bitter orange neroli give the skin its elasticity to better enable it to fight against the appearance of stretch marks.

* A sexual stimulant. The essential oil of bitter orange neroli is also known to exacerbate the sensory responsiveness. This action earned him also to be widely used as a massage oil to stimulate sexual desire.

* A regulator for the digestive system. The essential oil of bitter orange neroli is as an excellent remedy against the dysfunctions of the digestive tract (bloating, cramps, etc..)

Precautions Because of the concentration of assets that make up the essential oil of neroli, bitter orange, it is strongly recommended to use it undiluted. Before ingestion, dilute it in the sugar or honey when applied on the skin, mix with the other fats. Have a look at the guide of essential oils Zen Massage Therapy.

Detox Treatment for damaged hair

In the summer, the sun and heat are by appointment, and as long as you enjoy the sea, your hair and scalp are suffering from excessive sweating, frequent washing, sand and salt. It is timely to offer this treatment herbal and essential oils:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of Rasul (natural mineral clay from Morocco)
30ml lime infusion
1 tablespoon argan oil
10 drops of essential oil of lemon
5 drops of essential oil of grapefruit

Recipe:

1 - Place the Rasul in a bowl and gradually add the infusion of lime. Mix well.
2 - add the vegetable oil and essential oils.
3 - apply the mask once, and massage the scalp. Leave for 10 minutes.
4 - rinse and wash, then make a gentle shampoo.

See also the index of all my home-made cosmetic recipes!

Essential Oils and Pregnancy

It is always extremely difficult to combine essential oils and pregnancy. Indeed, some species may be toxic and inhibit the proper development of baby.

However, some essential oils, used wisely and strongly diluted, can be useful during pregnancy, such as an oil for massage and in particular to relieve any pain sensitive, very common during pregnancy. Some will be tolerated to prevent stretch marks, others to relieve nausea, but also spread to relax and avoid stress. Attention in the case of serious illness, skin disease, infection, or previous miscarriage, abstain from any use or massage with essential oils.

Massage: During pregnancy, massage should be very soft, close to the touch. Never friction deep and intense, especially in the abdomen and legs (some acupuncture points in the feet may promote the onset of labor). During the first four months of pregnancy, choose a massage with pure vegetable oils (eg sweet almond oil, argan oil). Past the first four months, you can add a few drops of essential oil in your massage oil, a maximum of 10 drops per 100ml.

Throughout pregnancy, Avoid at all costs the following essential oils:

Basil, cinnamon, celery, cedar, fennel, hyssop, juniper, jasmine, marjoram, lemon balm, mint, nutmeg, myrrh, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme. Check out the list of essential oils prohibited strictly for professional use.

During the first 4 months, in addition to avoid the list above, the essential oils of rose, lavender, chamomile and geranium.

Also find this recipe for massage oil to prevent stretch marks.

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Practicing Reiki

However, practicing Reiki, certain forms of initiation are required, although the introduction to this method of relaxation, but also healing by laying on of hands does not represent "donor" an exceptional human! Reiki develop your potential and will update the highlights (or low) of your life that you would not think!



Indeed, there is an "introduction to the first degree" (ritual of harmonization with the aim of strengthening the energy of the body and the nervous system, but also to concentrate the power to capture sustainable energy Reiki) ; an "Introduction to 2nd degree" (ritual during which the harmonization, the three symbols of the 2nd degree in the hands of the new initiate to learning and mental processing of the remote) 'initiation of the 3rd degree "also called" control "(ritual of" putting the symbol of control "in the hands of the initiate so that he could in turn make an introduction. Regarding the method of Reiki," receiver is lying on a massage table for about 1:30, where "donor" or practitioner places her hands above or on the recipient's body and left to act energy. At this point, it is the " universal life force "that is redistributed through the laying on of hands. Gradually, the receiver is immersed in a deep relaxation at the end of the Reiki session, a talk between the two can be beneficial. Done in the course of therapy (stress. ..), Reiki promotes healing, puts an end to blockages, eliminates toxins, improves the harmony through mental management. So, if now, you say "kotodama" (or "kototama" meaning the expression of language or mind.), the "gassho" (meaning "joined hands" and is considered a gesture of respect and humility) you know it is there, the various terms of "Reiki"!

Reiki

Japanese word consisting of the word "rei" meaning spirit transcendent, universal essence, mysterious power, and "kI" which means "energy or life force", Reiki means "universal life force! According to the Japanese technique of healing, the universe is created in this "life force energy" that is found in various cultures. For example, among the Hindus, it is "Shakti Kundalini".
In Chinese, it is the "Chi" (energy existing in acupuncture or "Tai Chi").



Within Christianity, this energy corresponds to the "Light and Holy Spirit" for the Russians, we will use the "Bioplasma" for those interested in the esoteric, this is called the "Cosmic Force" not to mention those for whom it will be "Universal Consciousness" and even "Force"! Quite well known and practiced today around the world, Reiki is defined as a relaxation technique, but also healing through laying on of hands. Rediscovered and developed by the Japanese monk Mikao Usui (1865-1929) in the late 19th century as it was a therapy dating back 2500 years (transcribed by a follower of the Buddha), the therapeutic value of This form of Japanese healing does not leave indifferent those who know her. But how did it happen? According to the history of Reiki, Mikao Usui, for about three weeks of fasting and contemplation, was initiated symbols contained in the ancient texts. Since he passed his knowledge throughout his life to more than 2,000 people and opened a Reiki clinic in the Japanese capital, the head of which he placed Chujiro Hayashi.

In turn, it passed this art to a Japanese (Hawayo Takata) who was cured of a tumor in his clinic, using the techniques of Reiki. So with that Hawayo Takata Reiki has spread around the world following his trip in 1938. But what are the practices of Reiki? Technical simple and powerful at a time, Reiki is practiced by a technique of laying on of hands where the captured energy flows through the body while providing deep relaxation and a feeling of well-being, both for the donor and the recipient.

Acupuncturist

Acupuncturists may occur especially in the prevention and treatment of flatulence, arthritis and osteoarthritis, asthma, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, depression, the anxiety, panic attacks, headaches (migraines), sprains, bruxism, joint pain or allergic sinusitis. It can provide assistance in connection with smoking cessation or diet. The effectiveness of acupuncture is still debate within the scientific community. The decision to become an acupuncturist can be taken by people who feel a vocation and who agree to achieve a thorough understanding of this practice after years of study and above all experience.

Qi-gong: what is this practice from China?

Conventional medicine and science have been particular advances in recent years. However, there are diseases that still can not be completely addressed through medication or surgery. This is where the medicines that are called soft use a variety of traditional techniques from around the world.



The market for ayurvedic medicine, Thai massage, acupuncture, but also that of homeopathy and relaxation therapy, have skyrocketed in almost a decade, and patients are increasingly likely to turn to alternative medicine. It is not that science is unstable, but now people are looking for originality, and inner serenity that enables them to live better and better manage their disease every day. For the common point of all these alternative medicine is to reconcile body and spirit with the earth, nature and the positive energies of the universe. Sometimes closer to religion than it appears at first glance, these techniques rather special healing rely on the willingness of each and on the regular and sustained. Among current trends, there is Qi Gong, a practice linked to Chinese medicine which is studied and improved for over 3,000 years.

Quite close to the Tai-chi as the basis of complementary duality of Yin and Yiang, Qi Gong differs from the latter by the fact that it is often done lying down, so that the exercises of Tai Chi s 'usually perform standing. Derived from the Taoist longevity gymnastics, Qi gong has been influenced over the centuries by various schools of thoughts and was divided into several schools.

Acupuncture techniques

In France, for example, it is necessary to justify a degree in midwifery and specialization process attested to by an inter-university diploma obstetric acupuncture (whose training is done in medical universities of Strasbourg 1, Paris XIII and Montpellier 1), that of doctor and an IUD acupuncture (training in medical universities of Montpellier 1, Bordeaux 2, Aix-Marseille 2, Lyon 1, Nantes, Paris XIII, Strasbourg 1) and this, extending over at least three years. In China, for example, we can note that there is a university extending over a period of at least five years. By cons, in other countries, studies of acupuncture are sanctioned by a training provided by a professional, an accredited private school diploma ... ) And is ranked among the common acts of Medicine and requires no fees or specific standards and is not supported by Social Security. However, let not omit that acupuncture is considered as a therapeutic art that diagnostic reasoning is developed on an energetic vision of man and the universe. Note that we may seek acupuncture points without having to use needles, but mainly by specific massage techniques which are easy to learn. Although its effectiveness is often at the heart of scientific debates, acupuncture is for certain, a form of therapy that has proven itself.

The techniques of acupuncture

Inspired by Taoism with the duality of Yin and Yang '(two categories symbiotic but complementary existing in all aspects of life and the universe), acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine to treat various diseases . The techniques of acupuncture are based on the construction of very fine needles into the skin and at various points located exactly on the body to improve energy flow as "meridians" (lines traversing the entire body).



Very often, acupuncture is recommended in cases of viral diseases or even small organic and non-lesional. Note that some anesthetics are also made through techniques of acupuncture, without there being side effects and are equally effective. Usually, the effectiveness of acupuncture is not the subject of controversy. Taught as a specialty in Western medicine, acupuncture is a specialization whose cost is supported by Social Security in France. But we must not omit the fact that acupuncturists often exercise this form of traditional medicine in additional fees. Note that the practice of acupuncture requires like any other medical specialty, risk by the impact that this may cause discomfort. For example, the rules of hygiene are very important in regard to these techniques. Why, when using non-sanitized needles, unsuitable or even used for several patients in sensitive areas, the acupuncturist exposes the patient to infections or other adverse effects.

The history of acupuncture

Etymologically, the word "acupuncture" comes from the Latin word "acus" which means "needle" and "pungere" meaning "sting". The history of acupuncture confers membership in traditional Chinese medicine, which is a healing art based on a logical diagnosis, but also the therapeutic energy Taoism vision of man and the universe. It is the microcosm of man and, subject to the same rules in order to inspire his lifestyle which will consist of a medical procedure that is acupuncture.



The first signs within acupuncture are at the period of the Stone Age (during the Shang dynasty: from 16th to 11th century BC.) Where the needles of bone or bamboo would be used for casting bronze. The traces have been found there as the "Nei Jing Su Wen (book on acupuncture), the technique of heat stimulation of acupuncture points through the" moxa "(object heating favoring the stimulation) known as "moxibustion." Added to this are massage, therapeutic drugs, gymnastics made of -500 to -220 during the Warring States period, with -206 in the Han Dynasty ... Over time, the techniques of acupuncture crossed eras, cultures, continents and, in the 17th century in Europe and more specifically in 1679, we witnessed the introduction of this form of traditional Chinese medicine through Ten Rhyne to the doctor, the "East India Company and Kaempfer. In the 18th century, these same techniques of acupuncture were recorded in the collections of Vicq Azyr and Dujardin. According to some writings, it would Berlioz in 1810, have tried acupuncture in France before being followed by other physicians.

But later, in 1822, acupuncture was confronted with various difficulties, since it was censored by the Chinese emperor and proscribed Program Imperial Medical College. Later, it was the turn of the founder and leader of the People's Republic of China (Mao Zedong) due to its Taoist origins contradictory to those of his ideology was Marxist! Fortunately, he recovered later, acupuncture to the chagrin of all!

Acupuncture

Today, Taiwan remains a valuable place where traditional acupuncture, acupuncturists teachers persecuted by Mao fled. And we note that even George Soulie de Morant (1878-1955), French Consul in China, became interested in acupuncture and published a treatise serving as a model today, knowing that this technique of traditional medicine What Chinese acupuncture is an undoubted relevance in the medical field in China. According to the practice of acupuncture, the main meridians (12 in number and located near the ends of the human body) are searched by dots corresponding to strategic areas (approximately 360). Indeed, it seems easy to determine a point, locating the needle into the skin, an area unaffected. But how to explain this technique.

According to acupuncture techniques, the energies are 6 "Chao Yang", the "Tsiu Yin", the "Yang Ming", the "Chao Yin, the" Tae Yang "and" Tae Yin "and the 8 visceral entities are classified as five elements are: fire, metal, water, wood and earth ...