Common health problems and the therapy to help

Aromatherapy Alternative therapy is becoming more popular as more people are becoming open to the advantages of having a treatment with out the side effects some modern day drugs may have. Below are some common problems and some possible alternative therapies to help relieve the symptoms:

My back gives me absolute agony when it comes to bed time I've tried pain killers before but don't want to become dependant are there any alternatives I can try?

There are plenty one of the most popular alternatives is aromatherapy. This is where you use a blend of essential oils that have sources of carvacrol and thymol in them as these chemicals produce a relaxing effect on tense muscles.

These chemicals can be found in some of the more household known herbs such as Rosemary, Thyme and Sage but must be used in their concentrated oil form to have the full relaxing effect. Household Herbs Once you have found the correct oils for your specific requirements you can simply add them to your bath (usually 8 drops in your bath altogether) or if mixed with a base oil you can have some one give you a massage the best time for you to have a massage is just after you have had a bath so the oil can go into your open pores. It is thought best that you go to a professional to have a massage as they will know the correct amount of each essential oil and base oil to use and also know the right technique to release your back from spasm. However, there are many day courses available to those wanting to learn the correct way and different techniques for helping a loved one who is in pain with their back (or any other part of their body) or even if you would like to help people relax after a stressful day.

"I have recently been getting very bad tension headaches I think it may be due to some extra stress I've had at work at the moment but it's making it impossible for me to relax once I get home, is there anything you can suggest to help?"

There are a couple of things you could try you can either simply try having a warm bath with the correct essential oils such as camomile which is known for its relaxing properties. Massage Your Head If this fails then there is always the option of a massage, however, I don't necessarily mean the standard massage although the massage would help relax you a method that proves most effective for problems such as tension head aches is the Indian head massage. Below are some simple to follow instructions on how to give an Indian head massage:

You start by getting some one to gently massage your head with the tips of their fingers, they should work in a circular motion. Then moving down to your neck using their thumbs to work the base of your neck where a lot of the tension will be held. Once they have got to your shoulders they can use their palms to work the tension out of your shoulders by massaging down your shoulders towards your lower arm.

Due to many different reasons there are more people than ever suffering with complaints of different strains and aches but there are also an ever increasing number of natural possible relief's from these problems. Whatever your problem be you will be able to find a possible solution either in a health spa, health shops or suggestions online.