When applying massage oil or balms, there are a few factors that we need to take into consideration for the best absorption into the skin. Please note that the carrier oil will not penetrate through the skin, only the essential oils will make it into the body. 1. Area of skin – Thickness and permeability […]
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There are 4 major groups of people that might not benefit from aromatherapy. They are: Diabetic patients Epilepsy patients Pregnant women Breast feeding women People with diabetes can use most of the essential oils with the exception of these few that are high in ketones (read why) such as: Peppermint Angelica Sage (Spanish) Spearmint Valerian […]
A few days ago, I came across a video on Graston technique or the more popular acronym used nowadays, IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation) therapy. Some of the patients were laughing and others were screaming in pain. I was reminded of the Gua Sha technique used in traditional Chinese medicine, although with this technique, less […]
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