The Philosophy of Herbalism
Posted on November 14, 2008
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Herbalists, or practitioners of herbal medicine, believe in the use of herbal medicines to treat common medical complaints. This is not to say that herbalists do not use, or believe in the use of, conventional pharmaceutical medications. Many herbalists simply think that the use of pharmaceuticals should be limited to emergency situations.
So the question remains, why do herbalists believe in the use of herbs to treat everyday problems and illnesses? Many herbal medicines are thought to actually help the person not only defeat the symptoms of a cold or other medical problem, but to actually help build a resistance to the illnesses. Herbs can do this because they provide natural and nutritional benefits to the person as opposed to introducing foreign chemicals to the person’s body. Herbs can also boost the human immune system, which in turn helps the person build resistance to disease.
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Aromatherapy Recipes for Skincare
Posted on October 14, 2008
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We all spend an increasing amount of money every year on different skincare products, all of which offer us the opportunity to look younger and hold back the ravages of time. Many of the skincare products we purchase can contain harsh chemical ingredients, so from a holistic point of view, we are sabotaging our bodies in the effort to look good.
Aromatherapy is a holistic approach to living a natural life and finding inner peace and a healthy balance in general. Many people will have heard about aromatherapy massages and may have even experienced a massage from a qualified therapist at some point, but there is an almost overlooked side to aromatherapy and that is, that the essential oils used can make some skincare products that are wonderful and kind even to sensitive skin.
Surprisingly, they are not even difficult to make and the cost is minimal too. Investing in some quality pure essential oils is a must however, so before spending a lot of money on buying large quantities of oils from your local health store, it is advisable to read up on the oils and aromatherapy recipes first and just choose a select few.
There are numerous publications and articles all advocating the benefits of making your own skincare products, but many people either do not realize just how easy it is or simply find it hard to fit in another task into their busy days. There are many aromatherapy recipes available and initially it is wise to try out existing recipes rather than creating your own, at least until there is a firm understanding of the oils and their individual qualities.
Aromatherapy Recipe 1.
Enriching Nail Oil
2 teaspoon almond oil
1 teaspoon apricot-seed oil
1 400 IU capsule vitamin E oil
Mix the ingredients together and add to a small bottle. Use each morning and evening to help nails become less brittle and dry.
Aromatherapy Recipe 2
Moisturizing Hand Crème
5 drops of lavender oil
1 teaspoon almond oil
Add to a bowl of water and soak hands for ten minutes.
Aromatherapy Recipe 3
Moisturizing Body Oil
2 fl oz jojoba oil
10 drops grapefruit oil
15 drops lavender oil
Add ingredients together in a small bottle and rub a few drops into skin after bathing or showering. Rub into damp skin for maximum effect.
These sample recipes are only a small sample of those, which are available in various different publications. Learn to replace those harsh skincare products which are manufactured on a large scale, instead, satisfy the natural you, by creating your own skincare products.
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Markers and Crayons: Not Just for children
Posted on October 11, 2008
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Have you ever checked a young child drawing with markers or crayons on a blank sheet of paper? They appear to be able to let go and scribble with an abandon seldom matched by an grownup. And why would an grownup want to doodle for no reason? For there could be a practical function to art after all.
Art therapy is a widely practiced form of therapy applying both the creative process and psychotherapy to evoke a healing reaction in the patient. By practicing childlike instruments like the ones encountered in any child’s craft box – crayons, markers, colored pencils and paints – a professional art therapist can help a patient expose and deal with internal emotional turmoil. Art therapy is often practiced in mental health clinics, but can as well be found in more occasional spaces like artistic creation studios.
Clients who is referred to an art therapist need not possess former experience or skill in art, the art healer isn’t primarily concerned with making an aesthetic or diagnostic assessment of the client’s image. The overall intent of its practitioners are to enable a client to effect change and growth on a personal level through the use of art materials in a secure and facilitating environment.
The relationship between the healer and the client is of fundamental importance, but art therapy differs from other psychological therapies in that they are a three way process between the client, the healer and the image or artefact. Therefore it provides the chance for expression and communication and can be especially helpful to people who find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings verbally.
