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aromatherapy
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a·ro·ma·ther·a·py  (-rm-thr-p)
n. pl. a·ro·ma·ther·a·pies
The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
aromatherapy
Noun
the use of fragrant essential oils as a treatment in alternative medicine, often to relieve tension
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aromatherapy - the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage
therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"
Translations
aromatherapy [ərəuməˈθɛrəpɪ] n → aromaterapia
aromatherapy [ərəuməˈθɛrəpɪ] aroma n → aromathérapie f
aromatherapy [ərəuməˈθɛrəpɪ] aroma n → Aromatherapie f
aromatherapy [ərəuməˈθɛrəpɪ] n → aromaterapia


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If you are a regular reader of New Life Journal, then you already know that there's a wide selection of health care practitioners to choose from: acupuncturists, massage therapists, chiropractors, naturopaths, homeopaths, herbalists, allopathic (western medical) doctors, psychologists, Reiki practitioners, iridologists, reflexologists, Ayurvedic practitioners, hypnotists, colon therapists, aromatherapists, taiji, qigong, Pilates and yoga teachers, to name a few.
Win your health goals with an integrative medicine team by Walker, Bonnie / New Life Journal
Aromatherapists advocate the use of the oils of lemon, clarysage, and fennel, which are massaged into the abdomen and inhaled by the expectant mother.
Let the Baby decide: The Case against Inducing Labor by Griffin, Nancy / Mothering
As practiced by licensed medical doctors, chiropractors, exercise physiologists, aromatherapists, massage therapists and yoga instructors, it deals with the body as a whole, instead of isolating unhealthy parts.
Body, heal thyself by Wilke, Anne W. / E
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