Many American families believe in the power of aromatherapy. The evidence is in the millions of dollars they spend on aromatherapy products, like candles, incense, and oils in their effort to make themselves feel better - physically and emotionally. But does aromatherapy really work?

The answers are Yes. Aromatherapy can lift your mood. In fact, smell is the quickest way to alter your mood.

Think about it. You walk in the door grumpy after a hard day at work and are greeted by the smell of a home-cooked dinner, pot roast or fresh-baked bread. How do you feel now? In an instant, your bad mood wanes.

In more than 15 years of study on aromatherapy, it's concluded that the stress-relieving properties of certain smells can alleviate even some physical ailments. Aromatherapy does work!

Essential oils are used for many more reasons than just their aromatic abilities. The difference between essential oils and fragrances is the therapeutic properties.

Essential oils are not the same as the scents used to make perfume. Essential oils are carefully extracted from natural products. Perfume oils often are chemically enhanced and mixed with synthetic oils.

Many essential oils have anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties when used in therapeutic applications. I use oils to treat burns, rashes, and soothe tired aching muscles.

Try aromatherapy and essential oils for yourself, and experience the benefits.

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