An Aromatherapy Neck Wrap Pillow Helps Relieve Stress

By Stacey Burt


Aromatherapy has gained enormous support since it was reintroduced during the 1980s, but using fragrance to promote personal well-being is an ancient practice. Concentrates of plant oils have long been used to make perfumes, as medications, in cosmetics, and to create personal hygiene products. Today they are being used to elevate moods and improve daily life. An aromatherapy neck wrap pillow is a convenient way to begin experiencing those results.

The oils are contained in plants that are already well-known for their pleasing fragrances. They retain the original plant chemical characteristics after being distilled primarily from herbs and some varieties of fruit. Their original purpose was to create chemical barriers against attacking insects, to attract the right pollinators necessary for reproduction, and to repel microorganisms that cause plant diseases.

The oils are stored in special plant structures. Their name is taken from the ancient concept of the spirit, or life force, that exists in all living things. Distillation removes all water, and can be completed using differing processes. The finished product is highly concentrated, and the chemicals compounds can either be inhaled, massaged directly into skin, or included in a bath.

Many people experience flashes of vivid memory or recollection of feelings when exposed to a fragrance present during past events. The emissions of distilled herbal oils are thought to work together with the area of the brain that processes, controls, and expresses emotion. While not all users experience memory retrieval, most people report feeling more relaxed and better able to face normal daily stress.

Despite claims to the contrary, essential oil use is not a substitute for necessary medications or conventional treatments, but rather an important part of the physical therapies featured by some spas, and an increasing number of hospitals. Some new mothers report that it helps diminish the anxiety and fear that may accompany childbirth by promoting relaxation, and people with depression may also temporarily improve.

Victims of serious disease that requires physically taxing treatment often fall into a negative mental and emotional pattern. While completely understandable, these bleak feelings can actually have physical consequences in the immune system, weakening it enough to give new infections easier access. The use of aromatic oils helps disperse those emotions, and in turn strengthens resistance.

Neck wrap pillows are filled with a variety of natural herbs, and encased in a soft fabrics. The pillows are U-shaped, and designed to provide support and comfort while napping or simply relaxing. Many can be heated simply by popping them into the microwave for the recommended time. They are ideal for both hot and cold therapy, and come in a wide variety of styles and colors.

Oils should rarely if ever be administered orally, and should be avoided by pregnant women. They are most helpful when used in conjunction with other types of relaxation, including daily exercise. Although they do not provide any currently proven medical benefits, they strengthen immune responses by encouraging positive mental attitudes, and disperse the symptoms of daily stress.




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