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There is an undeniable connection between emotional and physical health.  Extreme or prolonged emotional stress, sadness, grief, anxiety and tension caused by other feeling states, can have dramatic effects on the body.  These physical effects manifest in many different ways, and may include digestive disruption, sleep-problems, or depressed immune function. 

Essential oils can directly impact emotional states through the olfactory system, which makes it a uniquely holistic healing modality.  Aromas are sensed and analyzed in the reticular system of the brain stem.  In this body system, emotions, memories, and attention are connected. 

Certain aromas can stimulate the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls the endocrine system and many body functions.  The hypothalamus may activate the pituitary gland, which produces hormones that can affect the physical body, emotions, and awareness. 

Hormones are potent compounds that influence emotions and behavior, in addition to their many other functions.  Herein lies the power of aromatherapy, it not only influences the physical imbalances of the body, but also affect emotions and memory. www.aromatherapy-studies.com

Practitioners offering this speciality:  Rebecca Appelfeller, Ruth Frankenfield