Methods and Benefits of Aromatherapy

Pestle and mortar with herbs and small oil bottles

The benefits of aromatherapy are countless; there’s so much more to aromatherapy than meets the eye – or the nose! It isn’t just about things smelling nice. The science behind the subject is fascinating. Essential oils are extracted from different parts of different plants to form a concentrated liquid, capturing…

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An Introduction to Natural Healing

Girl sitting cross-legged next to a sign reading my happy place

Natural healing means to be made healthy – to have the symptoms of bad health eased or removed – without the use of synthetic products. In this article I’ll explain what complementary and alternative medicines are, and how they can be used to improve health naturally. Before we start –…

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An Introduction to Aromatherapy

Yellow and orange flowers with essential oil

What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is a system of treatment based on the use of oils and the aromatic compounds of plants. The oils are extracted from different parts of the plant, most commonly seeds, roots, flowers and leaves. This type of therapy uses essential…

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About Me – A Brief Bio

Hi, thanks for stopping by. My name’s Jane and I’m a hard-working, fun-loving single parent of one. My interest in holistic health and wellbeing has been growing for as long as I can remember and I founded Therapy Jet in December 2018. Allow me to share with you the reasons…

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Book Review – Aromatherapy : A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

Overview Full Title – Aromatherapy : A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (2nd Edition.) Published – 2008 (First edition 1995). Authors – Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. Synopsis –  A comprehensive reference detailing the history and science behind essential oils and herbs, for the purposes of achieving and maintaining balance and wellbeing. A…

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Reflexology Healing – Before, During and After a Session

Foot reflexology treatment

Reflexology healing is a popular and fast growing form of “bodywork” that aims to improve circulation and stimulate the body’s own healing system in order to achieve balance and wellbeing. Our healing systems work best when we are relaxed, so whether you are about to start a course of reflexology…

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What is the Difference Between Reflexology and Massage?

It’s a common misconception that reflexology and massage are pretty much the same, but although there are similarities between them, they are in fact completely different practices. So what is the difference between reflexology and massage? We will come to that shortly, but first to understand which aspects of the…

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What is Reflexology and How Does it Work?

There are different types of reflexology, the best known being foot reflexology. The other types are hand, ear and face. In a reflexology session, the therapist applies pressure to reflex points by using specific finger, thumb and hand techniques. These reflex points correspond to particular parts of the body or…

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