Rendering Wellness.. Naturally

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PRESENTER:

Dr. (Ms.) Kamal S. Saxena

Rendering Wellness.. Naturally

Practitioner & Mentor

Formerly at Genetics Unit, WHO Collaboration Centre AIIMS, New Delhi

Holistic & Integrated Medicine

Ph.D (Medical Genetics), AIIMS

Advisor

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Ancient Egyptians recognized

the healing physical and spiritual properties of oils

AROMATHERAPY :: The Definition & its beginning

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AROMATHERAPY : The Definition & its beginning

Aromatherapy

is an

art and science

of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to bring in

balance among

body mind and soul

History goes as far back as 10,000 B.C

where carvings depicting the distillation of herbs, woods, and flowers have been

found

Reference: Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychology

Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Indian , Chinese, and Persians have been known to have used plant extracts for diverse use.

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The term

“aromatherapy”

was coined by French chemist

Rene Maurice Gattefosse

in 1928 to imply the

therapeutic use of aromatic substances

Aromatherapy

is the most increasingly popular

complimentary treatment of our age

Aromatherapy

has gained considerable

popularity in

Europe, USA

&

Canada

and is marking its presence in

INDIA

AROMATHERAPY :: In the modern era

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Clinical Aromatherapy

is the therapeutic use of plant-derived,

• aromatic essence

• volatile

• absolutes

which are known to us as

Essential Oils (EOs)

Clinical Aromatherapy

has both

preventive approach

as well as

curative approach

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Broad definition

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Essential Oils

are capacitators of medicinal value of the plant sources from which they are derived

Essential Oils

used in the natural and purest form unlike the synthetic analogs of the same chemical constituent

ESSENTIAL OILS

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Essential Oils

have ability to detoxify and oxygenate the blood / body and can deliver Analgesic Antipsychotic Anti-inflammatory Antiseptic Antibiotic Anesthetic

A synergy is formulated depending

upon the patient’s need

ESSENTIAL OILS

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Aromatherapy

has three modes of application

Aerial diffusion Direct inhalation

Topical applications

ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their application

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Aroma of the essential oil

inhaled through

olfactory

stimulates the limbic system of

the brain

which regulates: emotions,

perceptions,

thought process and senses

thus bringing in

neurological and physiological changes

ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their action

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The chemical constituents of

essential oils

are absorbed

through the skin

, where they

travel through the bloodstream

and

promote whole-body healing

ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their action

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CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application

Aromatherapy treatment is useful in the healing of many diseases and conditions including:

Calming the mind for

insomnia and mood cycles

Skin disorders such as

alopecia, dermatitis, acne, eczema

&psoriasis

Promoting

emotional healing

such as for depression

hysteria, lack of concentration and panic attacks

Treating burns & bruises

Respiratory ailments like

- asthma, bronchitis

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Studies have found that people with

rheumatoid arthritis,

(using topical chamomile)

and

headaches

(using topical peppermint)

require fewer pain medications when they use aromatherapy.

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application

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Supportive intervention

of

Aromatherapy

has been cited in

Arthritis Dementia

Alzheimer disease Knee pain relief

Workplace stress-related Mental Health

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application

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Arthritis :

An experimental design with control group was designed to study the effect of aromatherapy on:

• Pain

• Depression and

• Feelings of satisfaction

in life of arthritis patients.

The data were analyzed using a 2-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and paired t-test.

Aromatherapy significantly decreased

• Both the pain score and

• The depression score

of the experimental group compared with the control group. 1

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Myung-Ja Kim, Eun-Sook Nam, Seun-In Paik Taehan Kanho Hakhoe (2005) The effects of aromatherapy on pain, depression, and life satisfaction of arthritis patients. Chi Journal Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 186-194 Rheumatics Center, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, South Korea

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Clinical studies

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Dementia :

Aromatherapy - a double blind placebo controlled trial

Encouraging results where has proved aromatherapy to be a safe and effective treatment for the management

of agitation in severe dementia 1

In addition, as opposed to neuroleptics, which seem to be associated with a detrimental impact on wellbeing, quality of life significantly improved with aromatherapy

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Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer disease through aromatherapy is also

encouraging 3

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Ballard CG, O'Brien J, Reichelt K, Perry E ( 2002) J Clin Psychiatr; 63: 553–558.

2 .

Alistair Burns,Jane Byrne,Clive Ballard,Clive Holmes (2002) Sensory stimulation in dementia BMJ 2002; 325 doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7376.1312 3. Ballard CG, Gauthier S, Cummings JL, Brodaty H, Grossberg GT, Robert P, Lyketsos CG.(2009)

Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer disease. Nat Rev

Neurol. 2009

May;5(5):245-55. Review

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: clinical studies

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Workplace stress-related illness

- a serious issue, and consequently many stress reduction methods have been investigated.

• Various approaches have been involved in

workplace stress management.

• Aromatherapy, due to easy implementation and

effectiveness, is one of them. 1

• Application of essentials in reducing work place

related stress has found very encouraging results. 2

1. B. Viktor and S. Gretchen, (1993) .Aromatherapy, Avon Books, 2. Kang-Ming

Chamg and Chuh-Wei Shein (2011),

Aromatherapy Benefits Autonomic Nervous System Regulation for Elementary School Faculty in Taiwan. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2011 Article ID 946537

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Clinical studies

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Migraneous neuralgia linked with PMS

Autism

Herpes (HSV 1) & border line (HSV 2)

Besides having treated patients with wide spectrum of indications, holistic success has also been found in the following:

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School of Essential Oil Studies Aromahead Institute

BOOK OF RECORDS HOLDER 2004 & 2009

1999-2000 Honoree for Significant Career Achievement & Contribution to Society conferred by

American Bibliography Institute, USA

On Professional Advisory board of

ABI, USA

Appointed as Member of Working Group on Empowering the Disabled for the Eleventh Five Year Plan 2007-2012 by

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India

Recipient of

NATIONS VIKAS RATTAN AWARD

by NEDGS Awarded

BEST EFFORT AWARD for Innovation by

British High Commission

Conferred METTLE AWARD

By Hon’ble Minister of S & T

Govt of India

awards & accolades