Complimentary Therapies

For this assignment I aim on researching and finding out more information on two different forms of complimentary medicine that suits my interest. For my first choice, I chose Aromatherapy. I find Aromatherapy interesting but I hope to find much more information on how it treats people physically and psychology. For my second choice, I chose meditation because I know very little about it yet its one of the most popular forms of complimentary therapy known today. I hope to find information on these two topics from as much secondary sources as possible, including books, websites, documentaries etc. I also hope to include at least one primary source of information for each topic. An interview, or survey will be my favourable approach for finding a primary source of information on this subject.

TOPIC 1: AROMATHERAPY

HISTORY
The information on the history of Aromatherapy is gathered from the website www.essentials-of-aromatherapy.com. Aromatherapy has been well known for thousands of years as a treatment of plant oils and their healing powers. Aromatherapy is also an integral part of many systems of medicine, including Ayurveda in India and traditional Chinese medicine. Essantial oils were used by many ancient civilizations such as ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire. Aromatherapy was used in medieval Europe to ward off plague and in World War one to help treat burnsand skin infections in the pre-antibiotic era. The word ‘aromatherapy’ was introduced in the early 20th century by a French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gattefosse. It comes from the Greek words ‘aroma’, meaning ‘pleasant smell’ and ‘therapeia’ meaning healing. Gattefosse worked in a perfume factory and one day while working he accidentally burnt his arm and drenched it in lavender oil which happenend to be nearby. He was so impressed by the resulting pain relief and rapid healing that he began studying the therapeutic potential of essesntial oils. He published a book based on his own findings in 1937 and is known as Gattefosses Aromatherapy. The book is still in print today.

USES AND BENEFITS OF THERAPY
I gathered the information for this heading from the encyclopedia of new medicine, written by the center for integrative medicine at Duke University. There is an enormous number of different essential oils available. Some especially, are very popular. For instance, the herb chamomile has been used traditionally for centuries, especially to promote relaxation, aid sleep, ease infant colic, and help skin conditions. Other oils known to promote relaxation include geranium, lavender and Jasmine. The menthol extract from peppermint is well known for its digestive aids. Essential oils can also be stimulating. Oils, such as Eucalyptus oil, which is traditionally used to ease breathing and reduce the congestion caused by upper respiratory infections; it is a common ingredient in the over-the-counter cough and cold remedies. Lemon, vanilla and rosemary oils are thought to be revitalising while tea tree oil has antiseptic properties.

ASSOCIATIONS WITH ORTHODOX MEDICINE
Aromatherapy is now a widely practiced complementary medicine, using aromatic plant, flower, leaf, seed, bark and fruit essential oils to aid healing. The essential oils are usually extracted by a steam distillation process, and tend to be used either: 1)holistically, where the oils are used (often with massage) to treat emotional and physical complaints. 2)clinically, used in combination with orthodox medical treatment (although this remains rare in some countries) 3)aesthetically, which accounts for perhaps the most widespread usage, where the oils are used on special burners or diffusers in the home, or added to baths. Many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are in the throes of coming-of-age and seeking to develop alongside orthodox medicine. In order to do this, therapists must have rigorous, transparent procedures for their activities and be – and be seen to be – professional, accountable to the public and well informed. CONTRA-INDICATIONS

This information is gathered from the website www.serenearomatherapy.com. Essential oils can be poisonous; they should never be taken internally, and should be stored well out of reach of children. In addition, some essential oils such as peppermint and eucalyptus, can cause skin rashes and chemical burns if applied undiluted. Milder blends of essential oils essential oils should be made for people who are elderly or have soft skin. Some people may even experience an allergic reaction to some essential oils, such as lavender. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using essential oils and follow directions carefully before applying to the skin. There are also some oils which should be avoided for people who are suffering from certain conditions. For example, people who are epileptic should avoid eucalyptus as it may increase the chances of the patient suffering from a fit.

CASE HISTORY
A: INTERVIEW
Could you describe what aromatherapy means?
The term aromatherapy simply means literally “treatment with scent”. It is the use of essential oils for the treatment of mind and body. The term essential oil comes from the Latin word “essentia” which means “essence”. Essential oils are volatile because they are able “to fly” since they are a liquid that quickly becomes gaseous. “Aroma” refers to the naturally occurring scent of the essential oils. “Therapy” refers to the physical, psychological and spiritual treatment imparted from essential oils. Aromatherapy can be used either topically or from inhalation. Why is it important to use organic ingredients in aromatherapy? It is important to use organic ingredients in aromatherapy because essential oils are absorbed into the skin. In aromatherapy, molecules of essential oils applied to the skin pass through the skin’s epidermis and are carried away by the capillary blood circulating in the dermis.

The molecules of essential oil are then taken into the lymphatic and extracellular fluids. From there the therapeutic components of the essential oils are broken down and used by various regions of the body. Because of the lipid solubility components of essential oils that are applied to the skin, they are able to cross the blood-brain barrier and come in contact with the fluids surrounding the brain. In what ways could aromatherapy be used to help relax women feeling stressed? Aromatherapy can be used many ways to relax women. It can be diffused in the air or used as a perfume spray or it can be in hand crèmes and everyday products that women use. My favorite way to use aromatherapy when I am stressed is in a hot bathtub. In our office you can tell when the stress level is up because you can smell Women’s Balance Spray as you walk through the offices. Aromatherapy can bring an instant smile to a women’s face. I’ve listed below some of the common essential oils that work well with people suffering from stress:

Stress: Basil, Cypress, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, Chamomile, Patchouli, Palmarosa, Neroli, Tangerine, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit. PMS: Bergamot, Chamomile, Cedarwood, Citronella, Cypress, Geranium, Clary Sage, Fennel, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Orange, Pine, Ravensara, Rose, Sandalwood. Why do we find certain scents more relaxing than others? Do you have a favorite? My favorite is the Women’s Balance Spray. It is the perfect combination of essential oils that reduce stress and balance a women’s hormones. My favorite single note scents for stress are Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mandarin. I carry Lavender with me at all times to use to calm my kids down when they get hurt by putting it on their band aid. It works on the wound and calms them down. Grapefruit is one of my favorites because you can’t help but smile when you smell it. And it is universally liked by everyone. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like the scent. Do you have anything to add?

Aromatherapy only refers to the use of essential oils and not fragrance oils. There is no therapeutic value to fragrance oils.

B. CONCLUSION OF FINDINGS FROM THE INTERVIEW
This interview that I used as a primary source on this topic for my assignment has been great aid in helping me to understand fully on what aromatherapy is all about. Each question I asked during my interview has been explained in full detail. This person I have interviewed is a qualified aromatherapist who has used this therapy on herself many times in the past. I now know much more about aromatherapy from this interview which has proven to be very valuable in understanding aromatherapy. I was particularly happy with the answer to my first question. From my research of the history of aromatherapy, I discovered were the name came from, but the person I interviewed explained in full detail what aromatherapy really means. I’m particularly happy with this answer because no other source I have found explained the meaning of aromatherapy in great detail.

POPULARITY OF THERAPY
The information gathered for this heading I have found on the websites www.thaimassagenortheast.com and www.aromatherapyworld.net and Essential oils are very common practice in France and England, where aromatherapy walks hand in hand with medical school. The French and the Italians have long experience in the internal use of essences, but intake is allowed only under the supervision of an experienced therapist. It is therefore little surprising that France alone numbers more than one thousand therapist actively working with aromatherapy. The British use aromatherapy mostly for massages (over 95%) and even the United States and Japan have a large number of users and therapists. Another country to be mentioned as an example is Switzerland, where essential oils are to be found in any good pharmacy. Aromatherapy enjoys more and more favour in Germany as well, and the number of people who are returning to basics and rely on the healing powers of nature is constantly growing. Until the year 2000, aromatherapy in Germany was limited almost exclusively to the use of oils burners – including in hospitals. This kind of therapy works well for respiratory and psychological problems, but fragrances are insufficient in the case of diseases such as arthritis or neurodermatitis. The successful therapies of embrocation and aromapressure are often less known.

Through research and awareness people have come to better understand and appreciate what nature has to offer us. We know the effects of “clear cutting” our forests and polluting our skies. And we ask for change. We realize that in order to sustain this earth, for the generations far beyond ours, we have to preserve, and protect it. At the same time, we know that we need to look after ourselves. People are all seeking answers for the illnesses that pervade our society, and the stresses that this fast paced modern life place on us. Conventional medicine has given us some of those answers in the form of prescription drugs and surgery, but still, we ask for more. With growing health care costs and the sometimes impersonal quality of conventional medicine, people have turned to nature to find the answers to our questions. People have realized that we must take personal responsibility for our health and strive to educate ourselves on living more balanced lives. Therapies and medicines that were once viewed as alternative, cloaked in a shroud of skepticism, have risen from the shadows, providing a complement to conventional medicine. Aromatherapy is one such example, and a very powerful one, of a complementary therapy widely practiced today. For some people, they don’t even know their doing it. When you burned that scented candle last week, you were practicing Aromatherapy. When you walk through a fragrant garden, you are doing it again! In fact, virtually all of the bath and body care products we use contain some form of essential oils – the basis of Aromatherapy.

TOPIC 2: MEDITATION

HISTORY
I have gathered this information from the ‘encyclopedia of new medicine’ written by the ‘center for integrative medicine at duke university’ and the website www.deep-zen.com. Throughout history, there have been numerous traditions of meditation and all of them are, in one-way or another, attractive to people of differing dispositions. Yoga, Kundalini, Transcendental Meditation, Sufi, Zen, Samatha, Vipassana, and Satipatthana are some examples. These traditions have continued generation after generation without ever going out of fashion because they all bring about benefits to people. While all might go under the common name of ‘meditation’, the benefits they produce might be different and hence attract different interest groups. Of these meditations, Yoga, Kundalini, and Transcendental Meditation have come from Hinduism. Sufi is from Islam, and the rest of them have been introduced by Buddhism.

Forms of meditation are also present in Judaism, Christianity and Jainism too, yet they are not so widely practiced as in the traditions mentioned above. All these examples show that the practice of meditation is not limited to one or two religions. Rather, it is a common aspect of many religious traditions. Even some philosophies like the Vedanta system emphasise meditation in their systems. The scope of this meditation homepage, however, is limited to the Buddhist meditation found in Thailand.

The history of meditation reaches beyond the known history of mankind. According to archaeologists, a figure of a yogi found in the Indus Valley Civilisation indicates that yoga practice could have existed in the first Indian civilisation itself. Ever since yoga and other forms of meditation have been essential practices in Hinduism. The Buddha’s life story gives detailed accounts on the advanced yogis from whom Prince Siddhartha Gotama learned yoga practices. Some of these pre-Buddhistic teachers had achieved eight jhaanas as well as the magical skills based on their trance states. Under these teachers, Siddhartha mastered the teachings of meditation within a short period of time. He was even offered teaching positions by these masters, but Siddhartha refused their offers and continued searching for more by experimenting further with the techniques of meditation. Siddhartha’s achievement which eventually brought him to enlightenment as the Buddha was the result of these experiments. Somewhat like the Buddhists, who have the Buddha to lead them in practice, the Sufis of Islam claim that their meditation started right from the beginning of their religion as the Prophet Mohammed himself practised it.

Obviously, the history of each religion is a long one, as well as the history of meditation within each religion. The Buddha taught his disciples and these disciples taught theirs. From master to master there have been individual approaches and interpretations to the original practices. When Buddhism was received by Chinese, Japanese, Tibetans, and Southeast Asians, they added their own methods and interpretations. Japanese Zen and Tibetan Tantra are good examples of such expanded versions of Buddhist meditation. Again the scope of this homepage does not allow us to discuss the long history of Buddhist meditation. Here we will be limited to a few experiments and comments which can be more useful to our lives today than its historical events and developments. We have already noted that before achieving the Buddhahood Siddhartha Gotama developed jhaanas as well as the supranormal skills based on them. This type of meditation is known as samatha because by calming down one’s thoughts and by cultivating the power of concentration one’s mind reaches the state of jhaana.

Thus, samatha meditation came from the pre-Buddhistic practices. What actually led Siddhartha to the Buddhahood was his own experimentation in meditation. This new meditation is known as vipassanaa which means insight or penetration into reality. ‘Vipassana’ is Pali term meaning the ability to ‘see’ the nature of life and the world through one’s meditation. It is through vipassana that one can attain Nirvana, the Absolute or the Goal of Buddhism. Even the one who has mastered samatha does not attain Nirvana; he has to develop vipassanaa in order to see Nirvana. An essential step of vipassana is satipa.t.thaana (i.e. the foundations of mindfulness). Through satipa.t.thaana the meditator becomes is able to see the body in the body (inner bodies), the feelings within the feelings (the feelings of happiness, suffering or indifference within each inner body), the mind in the mind (the mind of each inner body) and the mental phenomena within the mental phenomena (the contents of the mind of each inner body). Thus, although there are many different kinds of meditation, ultimately, they all lead to vipassana according to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.

USES AND BENEFITS OF THERAPY
The information gathered for this heading came www.ineedmotivation.com and www.freemeditation.com. While a meditative state is the natural outcome of yoga and the spiritual benefit of meditation is supreme bliss or enlightenment, these words are unlikely to be understood by many. However, progress towards meditation and meditative techniques have several benefits at the gross body or material level. Improvement of body luster and general health-when your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance. Today, many of the film stars and fashion models include meditation in their daily regimen. Improvement in concentration – Many of the athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength. Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits.

The yoga and meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of mental illnesses, in accelerated learning programs, in perceptions and communications beyond the physical, in solving problems and atomic and nuclear physics; in gaining better ecological understanding; in management of lifestyle and future world problems. Women begin life as someone’s daughter, and then someone’s lover, wife, someone’s mother. Yes, but who am I- who am I really? Not only does a woman need an understanding of her body but also needs to connect with the essence of her true self.

A true self, which is an identity beyond everyday change- beyond gender, beyond fluctuations of hormones, beyond family expectations and other superimposed personality patterns. Discovering this true self is not as easy. Just when you know who you are, it all changes again. The process of self discovery involves, stripping off false layers of identity, going back through all the conditionings , realizing- “I am not that, and not that, and not that”, an emptiness out of which arises the realization – “Ah ha! I am that”. The place for this self discovery is not the psychiatrist’s couch, the matrimonial bed, the mother’s group, or even a yoga retreat, but within your own private meditation times. Meditation can help to resolve the deepest of neuroses, fears and conflict which play their part in causing stress and ill health.

•For mothers-to-be –
Meditation puts mothers in tune with their babies. Manta Japa is especially appropriate for pregnant women. After birth, daily meditation becomes a precious time to refocus and make sense of the many new thoughts and feelings which can be running through your mind, brought about by the events of childbirth and new motherhood.

ASSOCIATIONS WITH ORTHODOX MEDICINE
The information found under this heading is found from a website I used as a source known as www.modermeditation.com Even very brief instruction in meditation appears to help people cope with pain, and a newly published brain imaging study may explain why. After just four, 20-minute instructional sessions in mindfulness meditation, most participants in the small study experienced big reductions in pain intensity and unpleasantness when subjected to painful stimuli. The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience on April 6th, 2011 and will cause massive ripple effects in how we approach treating pain within hospitals, and the most incredible thing is that it only take 4 20 minute sessions to achieve the results. In the study, researchers mildly burned 15 men and women in a lab on two separate occasions, before and after the volunteers attended four 20-minute meditation training sessions over the course of four days. During the second go-round, when the participants were instructed to meditate, they rated the exact same pain stimulus — a 120-degree heat on their calves — as being 57 percent less unpleasant and 40 percent less intense, on average.

“That’s pretty dramatic,” says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., the lead author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, N.C. The reduction in pain ratings was substantially greater than those seen in similar studies involving placebo pills,hypnosis, and even morphine and other painkilling drugs, he adds. Morphine itself decreases pain intensity by 25% on average. The fact that Zeidan and his colleagues achieved these results after just 80 minutes of training is “spectacular,” says Robert Bonakdar, M.D., the director of pain management at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, in San Diego. “Although the full benefits of meditation can be realized after long-term training, our study suggests that some of the effects can be realized just for your average Joe,” Zeidan says. What I find to be of greatest value is the fact that not only are we finding the incredible power of the mind over the body, but that we have a proven alternative that is more effective than taking addictive and dangerous opiates or powerful painkilling drugs.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS
This information came from www.ehow.com This information came from Long periods of meditation or meditation that has been done improperly may lead to negative psychological or physical effects. Psychosis, dissociation and uncomfortable sensations can be possible side effects of meditation. Meditation often helps to release emotions. If powerful emotions are released, it could cause psychological effects. Some individuals also may experience depression, panic, anxiety or confusion. A study at Stanford Research Institute in the 70s suggested that adverse effects such as antisocial behavior, confusion, depression, anxiety, frustration, emotional stability, tension, restlessness and procrastination correlated with the amount of time spent in transcendental meditation.

Warnings persist through religious and literary texts that meditation is not an easy path, but rather one with many challenges. According to page 514 on the encyclopedia for new medicine, one small study suggested that meditation may increase the risk of seizure. Those findings have been disputed, however; anyone with a tendency to epilepsy or seizures should consult their doctor before a meditation programme. In some very rare cases, people have experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure, so people with a tendency toward the problem should seek medical advice before starting meditation. Patients with borderline personality disorders or psychotic illnesses should carefully follow the guidance of a doctor before and during a meditation proggramme.

CASE HISTORY
A: INTERVIEW

what is the objective of meditation?
Meditation is very important. It has a very high objective — to take us away from this world of suffering into the world of happiness, joy and Bliss. It is a method, a discipline, that we have to follow very discreetly and if we follow it properly we will find that meditation helps us to discover ourselves, what we really are. Is there any specific time to do the meditation?

Unless we have a fixed time for meditation we cannot develop the discipline to meditate. A fixed time will help us get into a different frame of mind, a type of discipline that we become conscious of. Meditation is particularly important in the morning. We do not realize how the mind becomes conditioned during the period from 4am onwards. It is that time of the night when we are neither fully awake nor fully asleep, when the mind becomes very vulnerable to things we experienced the day before, or perhaps we never experienced at all. But these negative vibrations are there and the mind tends to pick them up and they enter the dream state. By the time we wake up, our mind is already conditioned by these negative vibrations, and so it becomes very difficult to meditate because with a mind charged with such vibrations it is difficult to concentrate on something else. What is the time limit for the beginner?

Beginners can meditate for 30 minutes; that is good enough. However, to meditate for only 10 to 15 minutes cannot be too helpful for meditation because by the time the mind starts to settle down we are about to get up. Then we have not given the mind enough time to settle down. Unless we give the mind enough time we cannot get the experience that is necessary in meditation. So, a specific time is very important. Before we go to bed, the last thing we should do is, again, to meditate and to sit calmly, quietly and peacefully and allow ourselves to be absorbed in God. By so doing we will find that the mind becomes relaxed, and when we go to sleep in a relaxed state, charged with positive vibrations, our whole being becomes saturated by that vibration during sleep. When we get up the next morning we get up with a pure, fresh mind and we will be able to sit better, to meditate more comfortably, and we are not meditating with a mind that is charged negatively, with tendencies in the mind that are distracting, which we have to fight. Can you, please, explain the proper method?

It is best to meditate while sitting in a particular posture, which means to sit comfortably. We tend to think that a cushion will be comfortable, but sometimes it may be very uncomfortable to sit on, especially when it is soft — it tends to tilt us in a particular direction. It is best to sit upright. One could have a folded blanket to sit on. It is not necessary to sit cross-legged, with one leg on top of the other, but to sit in a comfortable upright position. Then we sit calmly, quietly and stable, with the body still, without twisting and turning any part of the body, and we make sure that we remain in that position for at least 15 minutes. If we can do that — being conscious of sitting in that posture — we will find that there is an inner development, an inner strength, an inner power, gradually developing within us. Because when we sit for meditation with self-determination, with the body fixed in a particular posture, and we maintain that posture without shaking a limb, being conscious of it, that consciousness we apply and are aware of helps to develop that inner strength. When that is developed within us, we will be able to sit for longer periods in a relaxed state.

B: CONCLUSION OF FINDINGS FROM THE INTERVIEW
This interview has been a very reliable primary source of information. From reading my findings from this interview, I can now finally understand what it feels like to meditate, and I now have a clearer image on how it affects the person who practices it. The person I interviewed answered my questions in clear detail. From reading these answers, I find a more spiritual aspect of this therapy and how it connects mind and soul. The person I interviewed practised meditation for nearly ten years and knows a lot of factual information on this therapy. His suggestions on time and place for were you should meditate seems very accurate, and mostly very interesting. From reading the answers from this interview, and understanding the objective and the proper method of meditation, I now fully understand how effective meditation can be as a complimentary therapy.

POPULARITY OF THERAPY
The practices of meditation are increasingly becoming popular because of its importance and benefits. Most people incorporate meditation in their lives for spiritual journey. It can expand their awareness and perception about life’s experiences. Some just wants to relax. Other people are specifically interested on the benefits of promoting health. However, successful meditation is achieved through deep relaxation so that your mind and body can be revitalized and refreshed. Meditations are not created without any underlying principles. Whether these principles are revealed or not, you should learn that most forms of meditations have its philosophy. Basically, it focuses on the state of the body, mind, and nature. Meditation experiences are influenced by your reason and understanding of what meditation is all about. The guidelines for meditation are reflecting a philosophy. This philosophy supports belief in oneself and belief in life. Increasing your belief can deepen peace and relaxation. People are receiving the benefits of meditation through a reflection that they have the capacity to relax besides any circumstances of life. Thus, the effects are positive such as emotional ease, physical health, mental clarity, good relationships, and fulfillment as a person.

The energy that flows in the human body is dynamic and varying. Everything is an intelligent expression of life’s energy from planet movements, blood circulation, and others. Moreover, what you see, what you hear, what you think, and what you feel is all expressions of that energy flow. If you can adapt to the movement of life without any resistance, then you can experience peace and tranquility. But if you are fighting and resisting the flow of life, then you can experience suffering and stress. Meditation can provide both short-term and long-term benefits. It includes better sleep, faster healing, less anxiety, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, stronger immune system response, and decreased use of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Meditations can help you make the flow easier. It encourages trust so that things can naturally unfold in your life.

Your awareness on how you control, resist, or let go the flow of life is deepened. Keep in mind that life does not only revolve on easy things but also on difficult things as well. In fact, life has always its pair of opposites such as pleasure and pain, sorrow and joy, success and failure, love and hatred, and others. Still, it is not impossible to achieve true peace. It is not too late to learn how to drop and let go of any resisting forces that is blocking the normal movement of life. Letting go of hindrances can result in an insightful relaxation. The flow of energy must be used not for resisting but to help your natural intelligence in supporting your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. The energy that is flowing into your life must never meet any resistance. Most people have the habit of resisting pain and certain emotions. But if you can still relax in such situation, then you are not robbing yourself from feeling relieved and alive. Embracing whatever comes to your life is simply an act of loving. Today, meditation is more broadly used to describe a lot of practices that can bring different results. CONCLUSION

I believe I have been very successful on finding out information on these two chosen complimentary therapies. I have found many different websites and books to use as secondary sources for my research on information for my assignment. I now fully understand the therapeutic potential of both complimentary therapies, and how effective these therapies can be for treating certain illnesses and conditions. Furthermore, I was successful in finding two reliable primary sources of information for each topic, giving information from people who had first-hand experience from using these therapies as well as teaching and treating patients with these therapies.

These two primary sources of information have been a brilliant aid in helping me to understand the way these treatments work as a form of complimentary therapy. From researching information on aromatherapy, I found this to be an amazing form of therapy, especially because of the fact that this is a way of treatment from smell instead of ingestion in any way, which makes this treatment unique to any other of its kind. Meditation seems to be a very useful and helpful form of therapy. From gathering information on this topic, I like the way that this form of therapy works without needing any form of medicine, or herb, but rather a skill that anybody can learn. What I have gained most from working with this assignment is learning two different types of therapy which can be of great benefit to me in the future.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

•www.essentials-of-aromatherapy.com
•Encyclopedia of new medicine by center for integrative medicine at Duke University. •www.serenearomatherapy.com
•www.thaimassagenortheast.com
•www.aromatherapyworld.net
•www.deep-zen.com
•www.ineedmotivation.com
•www.freemeditation.com
•www.modermeditation.com
•www.ehow.com