~A Wholistic Way To Life~™
      
      
        
          
            | Jennifer Echert, Naturopath 
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      Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for therapeutic 
applications.
A term coined early in the past century, aromatherapy has 
moved out of its infancy as a modality of massage and 
relaxation into that of powerful plant medicine.
Essential oils are the aromatic, volatile compounds found 
within various parts of some plants. Plants and their extracts 
have been used since our beginnings to maintain health and 
aid healing. Orthodox medicine as we know it today is directly 
linked to plant medicine, known as phytotherapy. Plant 
medicine has the ability to be effective without depleting the 
body or fostering tolerance by microbes. This is due to its 
incredible complexity. Essential oils in particular contain 
highly active molecular components and their ability to 
penetrate the skin's structure as well as have an influence on 
the mind via the olfactory nerves makes their applications 
multiple and strong. They are able to kill invasive bacteria 
without interfering with the functioning of the body.
Aromatherapy is a unique initial stimulant in the healing 
process.  It offers many effective methods for the prevention 
and cure of infections as well as the prevention of diseases 
resulting from imbalances in lifestyle.
It works best for infections and acute conditions especially 
susceptible to quick intervention, and improving immune 
response. It also works well for nervous-system imbalances 
and psychological and hormonal imbalances. Auto-immune 
diseases can respond to aromatherapy, but are best 
approached with multiple methods of healing. Essential oils 
also have the ability to act as secondary medicine, relieving 
the possibility of  cross-reactions and also the side-effects of 
the primary drugs.
BerkanaWay’S Vital Guard Therapy ™ is a customized 
aromatherapy application that powerfully addresses body 
imbalances. It is extremely effective when utilized at the first 
sign of viral or other microbial infection symptoms. Only 100% 
pure, therapeutic organic or pesticide-free grade plant 
essential oils and hydrosols are applied in this therapy. While 
the body quickly metabolizes the oils, their antiviral, 
antibacterial and antifungal benefits continue for several 
days, working to bring the body into balance. Some of the 
benefits are improved healing ability and recovery time, and a 
strengthening of the body’s overall biological terrain.  
      
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based upon her opinions. They are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care 
professional and they are not intended as medical advice. You are encouraged to make your own health care 
decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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