DIFFUSING 101......Great Info!!! by Melissa Wood Who loves diffusing?! I think most of us are in love with the free diffuser that comes with the purchase of the Premium Starter Kit, but I also find that a lot of people dont really understand the therapeutic benefits of diffusing. For those of you that want to delve into all that is diffusing, heres some great information about the physiological reasons why diffusing is one of the very best ways to use our oils therapeutically. Diffusing can be helpful to..... Increase cell oxygenation. Increase secretions of endorphins. Increase secretions of antibodies. Increase production of ATP (energy fuel used by cells). Increase secretions of serotonin. Increase secretions of hormones. Increase histamine release, which speeds up the healing process. Increase circulation and supports immune function. Increase conversion of amino acids and proteins. Helps in dealing with emotional trauma. Helps in promotion of secretion and receptivity of human growth hormone (HGH). Our mind creates powerful connections between scent and our emotions, surroundings, and memories. Diffusing essential oils is a simple but effective way to access those connections. It can also help build new and positive memories and experiences. Because diffusion distributes essential oil molecules into the air so effectively, it is an excellent way to maximize the beneficial properties of essential oils. It’s important to note that overheating essential oils using aroma lamps or candles can render the oils less beneficial, so you should always use cold-air diffusers. The easiest and simplest way of putting essential oils into the air for inhalation is to use an aromatic diffuser. A cold air diffuser uses room-temperature air to blow the oil up against some kind of nebulizer. This breaks the oils up into a micro-fine mist that is then dispersed into the air. The oils, with their oxygenating molecules, will then remain suspended for several hours to freshen and improve the quality of the air. The anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties of the oils kill bacteria and help reduce fungus and mold. Essential oils, when diffused, have been found to reduce the amount of airborne chemicals and metallics as well as help to create greater physical and emotional harmony. Negative ions are produced naturally by wind and rain. They help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system which controls rest, relaxation, digestion, and sleep. If you live in a stressful environment, or an environment full of electronic equipment (which produce positive ions), the diffusion of negatively ionizing oils can help balance the ions in the air and produce a more stress free environment. Oils that ionize negatively when diffused include: bergamot, cedarwood, citronella, eucalyptus (citriodora), grapefruit, lavandin, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, orange, patchouly, & sandalwood. Positive ions are produced by electronic equipment and are typically found in man-made environments. They help stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, necessary for recovering, strengthening, and energizing. If you live in an environment with an over-abundance of negative ions, such as in the country or by the ocean, you may benefit greatly by diffusing positively ionizing oils. Oils that ionize positively when diffused into the air include: cajeput, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, helichrysum, juniper, marjoram, melaleuca (quinquenervia), palmarosa, pine, ravensara, rosemary, thyme, & ylang ylang. (source Young Living, James Niederland, Abundant Health)
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 04:53:51 +0000
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