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physiological effects of aromatherapy
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
Yes, many benefits: Aromatherapy has many medical benefits. Essential oils have a variety of effects- they can be relaxing or stimulating, reduce pain & muscle spasms, tr ... Read More
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
you mean ever had?: Yes. Aromatherapy has many medical benefits. Essential oils have a variety of effects- they can be relaxing or stimulating, reduce pain & muscle spasm ... Read More

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Here are some ...: Aromatherapy has been practiced to generate relaxation with time, ambiance, smell, etc., which is still not a magic measure. So, it would be helpful f ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy can be used to help with sleep, headaches, stress relief, nausea, Cognitive performance, mood (depression), increased alertness, pain re ... Read More
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Aromatherapy: Is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials known as essential oils, & other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering o ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy can be used to help with sleep, headaches, stress relief, nausea, Cognitive performance, mood (depression), increased alertness, pain re ... Read More
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
Yes: Yes. Aromatherapy has many medical benefits. Essential oils have a variety of effects- they can be relaxing or stimulating, reduce pain & muscle spasm ... Read More
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Seema Patel answered
27 years experience Holistic Medicine
Usually not: It is not a strong appetite suppressant. It does help some people. Its worth trying but usually don't expect too much.
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Aromatherapy: Is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials known as essential oils, & other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering o ... Read More
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Dr. William Boelter answered
48 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Very carefully?: So the "aromatherapy" is able to be smelled. The compress itself does nothing more that an old fashioned cold or hot compress will achieve. New age th ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Yes - many positive: impacts. Here is one example: Aromatherapy is believed to impact sleep through relaxation & sedative effects. Lavender Essential oil is reported ... Read More
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