How does aromatherapy help?

[Flicka]

Okay so im studying health and social, and as part of my coursework were looking at complementery therapies, and we have to pick an illness and make up a client, and how certain therapies help this and the person, so one good things that its easier for me, as i have bipolar so me and my friend have chosen me to do the coursework on, We have to pick two therapies to work on, i chose CBT and aromatherapy, now i have done CBT as i used CBT therapy myself so im sorted with that, Im stuck on aromatherapy,

Simply what we have to do is how it helps me with my:

Physical needs
Emotional needs
Interlectual needs
Social needs

So basically how does aromatherpay help the aboce, and does it help all of them?

If its easier, just what does aroma therpay help, such as sleeping, emotions, learning and concetrating, and social needs such as interaction with others?

This would be a greatt help thankyouu x
Okay so what does VAGASIL have to do with aromatherapy :/ LOL

 

[Lila]

Lavender Aromatherapy is the recommended scent for depression and anxiety. It helps you relax. Through relaxation you are better able to calm down, helping your anxiety. Reducing your anxiety causes a reduction in depression. Depression and anxiety usually co-exist and are biological problems. Relaxing helps you to concentrate because your mind if free of anxious issues. Intellectually relaxing helps the brain perform at a higher rate than when depressed or anxious. Relaxing also makes social interactions easier and more comfortable. Others are able to perceive anxiety in others and subconsciously become uncomfortable. Relaxing enables one to get a better nights sleep. A lack of sleep or not enough causes brain deficits that cause delays in ones reactions and thoughts. Anxiety can cause numerous health problems like anxiety attacks, headaches, aches and pains,etc. Aromatherapy to relax serves all of the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs. But it is good that CBT is included in your work because Aromatherapy is only an adjunct to other methods of reducing anxiety and relaxation. I hope I helped!

 

[linda]

The sense of smell has a powerful effect on moods and emotions. Have you ever been depressed and then all of a sudden you wanted some drink or food that you had a lot when you were a kid? Or been somewhere and smelt a perfume or detergent or something and immediately thought of a person or memory you hadn't thought of in a while? The smells that we find pleasant can cause our brain to release happy chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. Bad smells can cause bad effects in the same way. I mean you wouldn't be in a very good mood if you were locked in a gas station bathroom, would you? Good smells are good for you because the good chemicals your brain releases in response help you sleep better, elevate your mood and bring a form of inner peace that can negate bad emotions or feelings. This can make it easier to learn, focus, concentrate and interact with others in a more satisfying way. You can take it from here...........

 

[Mark]

Aromatherapy uses scents to soothe your psyche and mind to relax your body. It's best to use light candles and a damp lighting to make the best area.

 

[i ? hershey ?????]

stop & think ow a lovely sent smells to you~like fresh baked cookies now how does that effect you physically? does it make your mouth water? makes you hungry?
emotionally it may make you feel safe like a small child @ grandmas house
intellectually you feel special cause some one knows you like these & made them just for you
socially you may feel abit smug as 1 of your many needs was met
now all my comparisons are to hot fresh baked cookies
don't know if it helps but it's all i could come up with♦