Healthy Aging and Aromatherapy

Apparently, none of us are going to get younger. But the good news is that we can age with health and vitality. Aromatherapy can help with several issues related to aging.

Skin is an important issue as we get older. Dry skin, loss of elasticity, uneven skin tone and other issues can be helped with aromatherapy. Not only with essential oils, but also several carrier oils help with these issues. They can restore collagen, stimulate cell regeneration and soothe irritated, dry skin as well as even out skin tone. Eczema greatly improves using essential oils.

Many aches and pains respond well to aromatherapy. There are several essential oils that are indicated for arthritis, sore muscles, headaches, and back problems. There are analgesic oils that can relieve pain. Going along with pain is inflammation which can be a cause of many diseases. I have written about this in another blog. In fact, most essential oils have some anti-inflammatory properties, and some are strongly anti-inflammatory in nature and can significantly reduce inflammation.

There are several essential oils that help with digestion. Indigestion, bloating, constipation and even loss of appetite have been aided with aromatherapy. Essential oils have been used for diarrhea and diverticulitis.

The nervous system responds well and often quickly to essential oils. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, neuropathy and even shingles have been treated with oils. Essential oils have the ability to enter the limbic brain where they can stimulate neurotransmitters and hormones.

And, of course, infections: the research on essential oils that have antimicrobial, antifungal and even antiviral properties is well documented. As we age, our immune systems are not as robust as when we were younger. With the rise in medication-resistant bacterial and fungal infections, essential oils are becoming a “go-to” remedy for these.

Let me know if you have any questions or if I can recommend essential or carrier oils for your health concerns.