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Duncan Bain is the founder and owner of Natural Touch Aromatherapy specialising in the supply of high quality pure essential oils, carrier oils, hydrolats and a wide range of Aromatherapy products. Here he gives us an insight into the History of Aromatherapy.

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Essential Oils: How Do Essential Oils Work?
Essential oils enter the body in two main ways. Most commonly they enter via the nose and our sense of smell identifies the smells and sends messages to the brain via the olfactory glands. This is where the therapeutic process begins. The effects such as relaxation or refreshment, of stimulating memories or giving a sense of relief or well being, can differ from one person to another. Read
By: Duncan Bain | 24/04/2008 | Alternative Medicine
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Aromatherapy: What Should You Believe?
Aromatherapy is both an art and a science, widely used by many, but never since the advent of modern medicines in the 20th century has it, or other holistic therapies, been accepted by many in the medical profession. The reason given being the lack of proof that it works. The lack of funds available to carry out clinical trials on the scale required will of course ensure proof will not be forthcoming. But does such scepticism really matter? Read
By: Duncan Bain | 17/04/2008 | Alternative Medicine
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Aromatherapy - Top Tips For Buying Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrate liquids that are extracted from various plants. They contain aromatic compounds and are used therapeutically for aromatherapy applications such as inhalation, massage and bath. They can be taken from different parts of the plants including leaves, stem, seeds, flowers, bark, roots and fruit. They also... Read
By: Duncan Bain | 18/12/2007 | Medicine
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History Of Aromatherapy
It is thought that the Chinese were the first civilization to use aromatic plants for health related reasons, such as burning incense for harmony. However it was the Egyptians who invented the first distillation techniques, thus allowing the extraction of essential oils. Their distillation methods were crude, but allowed them... Read
By: Duncan Bain | 30/10/2007 | Medicine