Aromatherapy, A Simple Guide To The Condition, And Its Therapeutic Actions, And Related Conditions

By Kenneth Kee

This book describes Aromatherapy, Its Therapeutic Actions and Related Diseases

Aromatherapy is alternative form of treatment using essential oils from plants for healing.

The oils can be inhaled or massaged into the skin.
Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve both physical and emotional wellbeing
Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy – something that is used alongside medical treatment.
Plant oils have been utilized as treatment for thousands of years.
Aromatherapy is widely available.
Some aromatherapists practice at home, while others provide treatments in sports centers and beauty clinics.
Aromatherapy is also available in some hospitals, care homes and the doctor surgeries.
It may differ from what’s described here as it will be designed to meet the individual needs.
Essences secrete a unique fragrance when plants are crushed.
1. Lavender oil and
2. Rosemary oil.
The patient can absorb some essential oils through the skin, or they can have an effect on the patient through the sense of smell.
History of aromatherapy Essential oils have been used for treatment for thousands of years by the ancient Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
Essential oils were often used for spiritual, hygienic and therapeutic purposes.
The healing properties of lavender oil were discovered by a French chemist when he applied it to a burn on his hand caused by an explosion in his laboratory.
He then started to analyze the chemical properties of essential oils and how they can be used to treat burns, skin infections, gangrene, and wounds in soldiers.
Uses of Aromatherapy
When the patient smells essential oils, it stimulates the olfactory system.
This is the part of the brain that’s connected to smell.
Some research suggests that certain essential oils may have an effect on the mood, which can make the patient feel relaxed or stimulated.
The specialist massage often used to apply oils to the skin is also likely to have a relaxing effect.

Action of Aromatherapy When the patient breathes in the essential oil through the nose, researchers believe that they stimulate parts of the brain and influence physical, emotional, and mental health. 1. Lavender can stimulate the activity of brain cells in the amygdala in the same way some sedative medications work. Some molecules from essential oils may intermingle in the blood with hormones or enzymes. Aromatherapy massage allows the skin to absorb essential oils and also the nose to breathe them in. Only professional aroma therapists, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and registered massage therapists can provide topical or inhaled aromatherapy treatment. Effects of treatment of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is used in health spas to hospitals to treat a variety of conditions.
It has been known to
1. Relieve pain,
2. Improve mood,
3. Promote a sense of relaxation
There are some of the ways that essential oils are used.
Oils can be diluted with carrier oil (such as almond or black seed oil) and massaged into the skin.
The patient can add a few drops of oil to warm bath water.
The patient can add oils to un-perfumed creams, such as moisturizer.
The patient can breathe in (inhale) some oils.
The patient can add oils to an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer.
Certain essential oils are not appropriate for everyone, especially if the patient have:
1.Epilepsy
2.Diabetes
3.High blood pressure
4.Asthma
5.Sensitive skin
6.Allergies
7.Some types of cancer
Aromatherapy can induce side effects, such as
1.Rash,
2.Headache
3.Liver
4.Nerve damage
5.They can also be harmful to a fetus
6.Essential oils are volatile
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Aromatherapy
Chapter 2 Uses of Aromatherapy
Chapter 3 Essential Oils
Chapter 4 How Aromatherapy Works
Chapter 5 Aromatherapy an

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kenneth Kee
• Release date: Oct 28, 2018
• ISBN: 9780463672273

Kenneth Kee

Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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Aromatherapy,

A

Simple

Guide

To

The Condition,

And Its Therapeutic

Actions,

And

Related Conditions

By

Dr Kenneth Kee

M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

Copyright Kenneth Kee 2018 Smashwords Edition

Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

Dedication

This book is dedicated

To my wife Dorothy

And my children

Carolyn, Grace

And Kelvin

This book describes Aromatherapy, Its Therapeutic Actions and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

(What The patient Need to Treat Aromatherapy)

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Introduction

I have been writing medical articles for my blog: http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Disorder) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

I then wrote an autobiolographical account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog: http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

This autobiolographical account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://kenkee481.wordpress.com.

From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 800 eBooks.

Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

The later books go into more details of medical disorders.

The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

As I tried to bring the patient the latest information about a disorder or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

Chapter 1

Aromatherapy

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is alternative form of treatment using essential oils from plants for healing.

The oils can be inhaled or massaged into the skin.

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve both physical and emotional wellbeing

Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy – something that is used alongside medical treatment.

Plant oils have been utilized as treatment for thousands of years.

Aromatherapy is widely available.

Some aromatherapists practice at home, while others provide treatments in sports centers and beauty clinics.

Aromatherapy is also available in some hospitals, care homes and the doctor surgeries.

It may differ from what’s described here as it will be designed to meet the individual needs.

Essences secrete a unique fragrance when plants are crushed.

1. Lavender oil and

2. Rosemary oil.

The patient can absorb some essential oils through the skin, or they can have an effect on the patient through the sense of smell.

History of aromatherapy

Essential oils have been used for treatment for thousands of years by the ancient Chinese,

Indians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

Essential oils were often used for spiritual, hygienic and therapeutic purposes.

The healing properties of lavender oil were discovered by a French chemist when he applied it to a burn on his hand caused by an explosion in his laboratory.

He then started to analyze the chemical properties of essential oils and how they can be used to treat burns, skin infections, gangrene, and wounds in soldiers.

Uses of Aromatherapy

When the patient smells essential oils, it stimulates the olfactory system.

This is the part of the brain that’s connected to smell.

Some research suggests that certain essential oils may have an effect on the mood, which can make the patient feel relaxed or stimulated.

The specialist massage often used to apply oils to the skin is also likely to have a relaxing effect.

Action of Aromatherapy

When the patient breathes in the essential oil through the nose, researchers believe that they stimulate parts of the brain and influence physical, emotional, and mental health.

1. Lavender can stimulate the activity of brain cells in the amygdala in the same way some sedative medications work.

Some molecules from essential oils may intermingle in the blood with hormones or enzymes.

Aromatherapy massage allows the skin to absorb essential oils and also the nose to

breathe them in.

Only professional aroma therapists, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and registered massage therapists can provide topical or inhaled aromatherapy treatment.

Effects of treatment of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is used in health spas to hospitals to treat a variety of conditions.

It has been known to

1. Relieve pain,

2. Improve mood,

3. Promote a sense of relaxation.

There are some of the ways that essential oils are used.

Oils can be diluted with carrier oil (such as almond or black seed oil) and massaged into the skin.

The patient can add a few drops of oil to warm bath water.

The patient can add oils to un-perfumed creams, such as moisturizer.

The patient can breathe in (inhale) some oils.

The patient can add oils to an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer.

Certain essential oils are not appropriate for everyone, especially if the patient have:

1. Epilepsy

2. Diabetes

3. High blood pressure (hypertension)

4. Asthma

5. Sensitive skin

6. Allergies

7. Some types of cancer

Let the aromatherapist know if the patient has any of