Thursday, May 3, 2007

INTRODUCTION

Fragrant Essential Oil can enrich your life, whether they are used therapeutically, in beauty treatment, to perfume the home or for sheer pleasure. But when the oils, are combined with massage their effectiveness in relieving stress, improving mood and promoting good health is most striking.

WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
"Aroma" derives from the Greek word for spice - today we use the world more more broadly to mean freagrance - and "therapy" means treatment, so aromatherapy literlly means curative treatment by the use of scent. My research into the the therapeutic properties of EO and the plants from which they derive has led me all over the world and brought me into contact with many cultures in which EO are valued. In Aromatherapy Massage, I reveal the traditional healing qualities attributed to my favorite oils and discuss the properties ascribed to them by the latest research. I have always added EO to oil blends in the belief that they enhance the effects of a massage. Odours are perceived by the part of the brain connected with emotion, so a pleasurable scent can have a positive effect on your enjoyment of life.

THE ART OF MASSAGE
Massage is probably the oldest and simplest of medical treatments. Rubbing an aching shoulder or soothing a furrowed brow is a healing instinct common to all cultures. Over two thousand years ago, the Greek physian Hippocrates said "rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose and loosen a joint that is too rigid". This is the most fascinating part of massage ; athe same strokes can produce so many different effects. Brisk movements invigorate, while similiar movements performed slowly can induce sleep. And, because massage is almost second nature, the techniques are easy to learn. The physical benefits of massage, such as improved circulation and relaxed muscles, and the psychological feeling of being comforted and cared for, produce a sence of well-being which is surely unique.

TOUCH & SCENT
Aromatherapy massage is an art that operates thrpugh the emphaty between the person giving the massage, the person receiving it and the aroma of the oils. Each blend of oils is individual, determined by the scents the receipt prefers and by their desired effect, whether it is to relieve minor ailments, to pamper with an aromatics beauty treatment, or simply to ease tension with a full body massage.

Over 700 years ago, Rumi, an Afghan poet and philosopher, related the benefits of Aromatherapy in this story : Once upon a time, there was a man who had an illness which none seemed able to cure. Aftermuch travelling, he found a very wise doctor, who gave him a stick and told him to go for a walk with it every day. A month later, the man was completely cured. He returned to the doctor, who revealed that the handle of stick was filled with aromatic plants and spices, and the heat and rubbing of the man's hand released their healing properties. I hope thet Aromatherapy will have the sam beneficial effect for you and that Aromatherapy Massage will help you to experience touch and smell in the most pleasureable way through giving and receiving massage with scented oils.
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2. Green Tea Rp 396.600

3. Mango Rp 363.000

4. Passion Fruit Rp 326.400

5. Lavender Rp 271.800

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Green Tea Linked To Skin Cell Rejuvenation

ScienceDaily (Apr. 25, 2003) — Research into the health-promoting properties of green tea is yielding information that may lead to new treatments for skin diseases and wounds.
Dr. Stephen Hsu, a cell biologist in the Medical College of Georgia Department of Oral Biology, has uncovered a wealth of information about green tea in the last few years. Most importantly, he helped determine that compounds in green tea called polyphenols help eliminate free radicals, which can cause cancer by altering DNA. He also found that polyphenols safeguard healthy cells while ushering cancer cells to their death.

He recently began studying the most abundant green tea polyphenol, EGCG. Using pooled human keratinocytes (skin cells), he and his colleagues studied the normal growth of the skin cells and compared it to the growth of the cells when exposed to EGCG.

To their astonishment, they found that EGCG reactivated dying skin cells. "Cells that migrate toward the surface of the skin normally live about 28 days, and by day 20, they basically sit on the upper layer of the skin getting ready to die," Dr. Hsu said. "But EGCG reactivates them. I was so surprised."

The skin consists of three layers: the epidermis (outer layer), dermis (mid-layer) and hypodermis (inner layer). Dr. Hsu learned that green tea polyphenols aren't absorbed beyond the epidermis, so any benefits are limited to that outer layer of skin. But the benefits, he stressed, seem significant.

Cells in the epidermis, or keratinocytes, are in a constant state of renewal. The newly formed cells, stem cells, are undifferentiated but rapidly dividing. As they push through the epidermis, they begin differentiating. During this migration and differentiation process, the cells are very active, expending and consuming vast amounts of energy.

Once they reach the surface of the skin, their metabolic activity slows dramatically and they prepare to die, while forming a water-proof, sheet-like structure. As they die off about a month into their life cycle, they are replaced by another wave of migrating cells supplied by stem cells, starting the process all over again.

But EGCG seems to be a fountain of youth for skin cells. "When exposed to EGCG, the old cells found in the upper layers of the epidermis appear to start dividing again," Dr. Hsu said. "They make DNA and produce more energy. They are reactivated. There are lots of unknowns-this is the first step into the door-but if we can energize dying skin cells, we can probably improve the skin condition."

In addition, the researchers found that EGCG accelerates the differentiation process among new cells.

Combining these effects of EGCG on skin cells in different layers of the epidermis, Dr. Hsu noted potential benefits for skin conditions as diverse as aphthous ulcers, psoriasis, rosascea, wrinkles and wounds. "If skin cells surrounding wounds or infections don't heal in time, fibroblasts in the connective tissue may rush in to fill the void and cause scar tissue formation," he said. "If we can spur the skin cells to differentiate and proliferate, we can potentially accelerate the wound-healing process and prevent scarring."

This potential benefit is particularly exciting for conditions such as diabetes, which stubbornly inhibits the wound-healing process, Dr. Hsu said.

He and his colleagues hope to identify dermatologists interested in collaborating on clinical studies of EGCG and other polyphenols on patients.

Dr. Hsu's research, which is excerpted on the online version of the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, is funded by the Dental Research Foundation, the MCG School of Dentistry and MCG Research Institute.

Adapted from materials provided by Medical College Of Georgia.


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Can Coffee Fight Skin Cancer?

Study: Caffeine Lowers Risk Of Skin Cancer In Lab Mice

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2002

Caffeine, the chemical stimulant in coffee and tea, has been found to lower the risk of skin cancer in laboratory mice.

A study suggests that a skin lotion spiked with caffeine or with another compound found in green tea can reduce by more than half the number of cancer tumors on the skin of hairless mice exposed to brutal levels of ultraviolet radiation, said Dr. Allan Conney, a professor of cancer and leukemia research at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.

"We had between 50 to 70 percent tumor formation inhibition in the mice that were treated with caffeine or with EGCG (the other chemical compound)," said Conney, senior author of a study appearing this week in the online site of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers in the United States. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates about a million cases will be diagnosed in the country this year. Among them will be more than 88,000 new cases of melanoma, the disease's deadliest form. Skin cancer generally is curable by cutting, burning or freezing the tumor cells, but untreated it can be deadly.

To test effects of caffeine on skin cancer, Conney and his colleagues exposed 90 mice to high levels of ultraviolet radiation twice a day for 20 days. They used a strain of animals, called hairless mice, commonly used for skin cancer studies.

After the mice got their UVB doses, the animals were divided into three groups. One group were slathered daily with a solution of acetone and caffeine. Another group received acetone and EGCG. The third group got skin applications of acetone only. Acetone is an organic solution often used on the skin.

At the end of 18 weeks, the three groups of mice were killed, and the level of skin tumor formation was analyzed.

Conney said mice in all three groups developed malignant skin tumors, called squamous cell carcinomas, but the number of tumors per mouse was reduced by 72 percent in those treated with caffeine and by 66 percent among those treated with EGCG, compared to the controls treated only with acetone.

The treated mice also had fewer nonmalignant, sunlight-related tumors, said Conney. Compared to the control group of mice, the mice treated with caffeine had 44 percent fewer nonmalignant tumors, the EGCG group 55 percent fewer, he said.

Conney said that although both compounds were effective in lower tumor risk, caffeine has an advantage because it is chemically more stable than EGCG.

Unlike sun screen lotions, which protect against skin cancer by preventing the skin from absorbing ultraviolet rays from the sun, the caffeine's cancer protection works in the cells after exposure to the ultraviolet rays. Rays from the sun can cause genetic changes in the skin that can lead to skin cancer. Conney said caffeine apparently blocks this action by causing abnormal cells to kill themselves, a type of programed cell suicide that prevents development of abnormal growths.

"This is not a sunscreening effect," said Conney. "It is a biological effect."

He said the caffeine acts selectively, causing the abnormal cells to die but not affecting the normal cells.

Caffeine, heavily consumed in coffee, tea and some cola drinks, has been shown in other studies to prompt mental alertness in many people. Some studies have suggested caffeine aggravates symptoms of menopause or intensifies the side effects of some antibiotics. Heavy caffeine use has been linked to miscarriage. Some studies also have suggested that some people can become addicted to caffeine and can experience headaches and other symptoms when deprived of their morning coffee or cola.

Dr. Darrell Rigell, a professor of dermatology at New York University and an expert spokesman for the American Academy of Dermatology, said research like Conney's is needed badly because "skin cancer is a major problem. I hope this treatment can prove itself, because there are more skin cancers than all other cancers combined in the U.S."

He said there is a need for a "morning-after" treatment for skin cancer, a therapy that would reduce cancer risk after excessive sun exposure.

Rigell said that although hairless mice are commonly used for such research, "there is really no good animal model for skin cancer. The hairless mouse is the best of a bunch of bad choices" for testing skin cancer compounds in the laboratory.

As a result, he said, "a lot of things that work in mice cannot be extrapolated to humans."

He said other treatments that showed promise in mice have often failed when tried on humans.

Conney said the next step in studying the topical effects of caffeine will be to use the solution on people who are highly susceptible to skin cancer — people who have a precancerous condition or who already have had skin cancer.

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Lavender

Lavender gets its name from the Latin "lavare" meaning "to wash." It was used to bathe wounds and prevent infection when sharing communal baths. Historically, it was also placed in linen closets to discourage moths and other insects from lunching on fabrics.

Today, it is one of the most popular scents used in aromatherapy, but it so amazing that the list of uses makes it sound like a catalogue belonging to a snake oil salesman. This summer, I visited the lavender capital of the U.S. and toured an exquisite lavender farm. Never in my life have I seen such gorgeous flowers or smelled such intense fragrance. This is, like many of my favorite sources, a family-owned project operated by dedicated people whose laboratory is no more than a few feet away from the closest plants.

lavender plantThey are experimenting with some new growing ideas, including using crushed oyster shells around each plant. The plants obviously love this because the ones with the shells around them were extremely happy though all the plants looked healthy and wonderful.

Naturally, I bought some of their products and now I want to share how they can be used. They make essential oils, hydrosols, soaps, moisturizers, and, of course, sachets for those who want to dream or merely reduce asthmatic attacks and respiratory complaints by keeping their heads on small lavender pillows.

External Use

Lavender can be applied to open wounds as a protection against infection and as a treatment once infection is evident as with gangrene. It is useful for dog bites and other lacerations and can also be used for acne, psoriasis, fungal conditions, herpes, burns, scalds, and sunburn. Mix into a cream, gel, or milk base and dab on with pure cotton. I recently mixed it with propolis to use it on a wasp sting. It stopped the pain instantly.

Internal Use

In moderate amounts, lavender can be used for migraines, indigestion, menstrual irregularities and pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. "Moderate" means a drop or two per glass of water or cup of tea, no more!

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Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao) Cocoa butter is the solid fat expressed from the roasted seed of the cocoa seed AKA beans. The cocoa tree is cultivated in most tropical countries and is native to South America. It is highly protective and acts as a water repellant. It contains about 5 IU of vitamin E per ounce. Cocoa Butter softens and lubricates the skin. If it smells like chocolate to you that is because it is the by-product from the manufacturing of cocoa and chocolate. The scent can be overwhelming in recipes but you can use deodorized cocoa butter if it is offensive to you. May be used in a variety of cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical applications to reduce coetaneous dryness and improve skin flexibility. Suggested Use Levels: Lotions & Creams: 3-5% Balms: 5-100% Bar Soaps: 3-6% Conditioners: 2-5%

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