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Wellness Therapies Flashcards

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Three natural therapies

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Aromatherapy
Phytotherapy
Algotherapy

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Natural therapies involve ingredients extracted from

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Herbs
Flowers
Sea plants
The earth

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Def of aromatherapy

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Controlled use of essential oils

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Essential oils should not be __________ or _______ without being ___________

Exceptions?

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Essential oils should not be used internally or applied directly to skin without being diluted in a carrier oil

Lavender and tea tree oil

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Common issues with aromatherapy (essential oils) and what not to use for those

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Phototoxicity (sensitivity to sunlight) - Angelica root, bergamot, cumin, ginger, lemon, lime, and orange

Skin irritation - allspice, basil, black pepper, eucalyptus, pine needle, thyme, and peppermint

Pregnancy - basil, cedarwood, cinnamon, fennel, and thyme

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How aromatherapy can be used/applied

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Can be applied by massage; used in skin care products, compresses, body wraps, scrubs, lotions, and diffused in the air

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Antibacterial and antimicrobial property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Helps body fight off and kill harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses

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Antiseptic property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Prevents bacterial growth on skin; heals skin eruptions with external application

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Astringent property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Provides a constricting, drying effect; helps contract tissue and reduce secretions

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Anti-inflammatory property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Reduces tissue swelling and soothes swollen muscles

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Analgesic property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Relieves pain either by relaxing muscles or reducing pain signals to the brain

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Antioxidant property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Fights harmful oxidation, which leads to free-radical attack

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Regenerative and wound healing property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Promotes cell regeneration so the skin can repair itself

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Soothing and calming property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Calms the nervous system, reduces irritation, helps reduce stress

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Stimulating property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Increases blood flow at the surface of the skin

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Moisturizing property of aromatherapy - primary actions

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Softens dry or flaky skin, conditions, soothes, and protects skin

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5 methods of how essential oils are obtained

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Steam distillation: most common; steam is percolated through plant material, pulling off volatile oils, which are then condensed; oil separates from water

Expression: squeezes fragrant oil out of an ingredient

Extraction: uses chemical solvent (petroleum or ether) to leach aromatic component from plant

Enfleurage: steeping matter in oil or fat, which absorbs materials fragrance

Maceration: plunging substance into hot oil or fat, which absorbs ingredients fragrance

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areas during a facial to add essential oils (7)

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Massage
Steam or warm towels
Masks
Paraffin wax treatments
Hand or foot soak treatments
Mud treatments
Body wraps

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Aromatherapy shown in the treatment room

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Room diffuser
Ultrasonic diffuser (little water no heat)

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Soothing aroma fragrances

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Lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang

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Energizing essential oils

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Lemon, grapefruit, mint, and eucalyptus

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Lavender uses

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Used in many facial and body treatments and products; soothes swollen muscles

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Orange oil uses

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Pleasant aroma; acne; sedative

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Peppermint oil uses

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Cooling, calming, and relieves tension and aches in sore muscles; antiviral, insecticidal

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rosemary oil uses

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Helps boost immune system, relieves aches and pains, and relieves muscle tension; invigorating, purifying

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Rose oil uses

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Promotes skin healing; tightens skin

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Sandalwood oil uses

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Relieves sore muscles, soothes irritated skin; acne

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Lemon oil uses

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Refreshing aroma; rejuvenating, nourishes, and hydrates skin to prevent aging; acne

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Tea tree oil uses

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Acne/problem skin; good for cuts and abrasions

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Eucalyptus oil uses

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Relieves stiff, sore muscles; boosts circulation

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Ylang-ylang oil uses

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Enhances circulation; soothes irritated skin; increases microcirculation

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Neroli oil uses

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Oily skin, mature skin; helps with scars and stretch marks

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Chamomile oil uses

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Any skin conditions, any treatment; helps with headaches

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Fragrance categories (6)

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Floral
Oriental
Forest or wood
Spice blend
Fruit blend
Modern blend

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Carrier oils and benefits (7)

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Jojoba oil - moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antifungal

Coconut oil - antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing

Sunflower oil - antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating

Grapeseed oil - moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Almond oil - rejuvenating and moisturizing

Apricot kernel oil - moisturizing, stimulating, anti-inflammatory

Olive oil - moisturizing, hydrating, anti-inflammatory

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Phytotherapy def

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Medicinal use of plants (herbalism)

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3 methods of Phytotherapy treatments

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Infusions: herb steeped in a container such as a tea bag or tea ball in boiling water; herbal teas are infusions

Decoction: boiling loose herbs in water

Poultice: mixing crushed herbs and hot liquid to form a paste; placed directly on skin or folded into a hot towel to use as a compress

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3 Phytotherapy actions

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Botanicals: plant ingredients

Tinctures: soaking herbs in alcohol to extract active ingredient

Ointment: thick cream or sale made from herbs and petroleum

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Basic Phytotherapy ingredients (13)

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Lavender - flowers
Aloe Vera
Algae
Avocado
Green tea
Echinacea
Mulberry
Willow bark
Licorice root
Eucalyptus
Ylang-ylang
Mushrooms
Chamomile

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Algotherapy def

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Therapeutic uses of seaweed or algae (algae therapy)

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How Esthes use seaweed (4)

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Extracts and gel diluted with water or toner then applied on skin

Mixed into masks, moisturizers, and body products

Body treatments; powdered seaweed mixed with different liquids to form a paste

Seaweed powder mixed in therapeutic baths

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Thalassotherapy def

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Treatments using sea products; seawater, sea mud, sea sand, and sea plants

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Seaweed actions

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Effective moisturizer, can boost cell metabolism, aids skin circulation, and healing

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Concentrated trace elements in sea plants (8)

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Mineral salts
Essential amino acids
Polysaccharides
Vitamins
Enzymes
Helpful bacteria
Natural antioxidants
Phytohormones

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Brown algae properties/uses

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Contains high levels of iodine and fiber (iodine detoxifies and stimulates cell renewal); good source of vitamin c; has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (kelp)

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Green algae (seaweed) properties/uses

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Contains large amounts of vitamin c and magnesium; magnesium helps relax body and soothes and calms skin; contains minerals like calcium, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium, and zinc

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Red algae properties/uses

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Contains beta-carotene and protein; beta carotene is antioxidant and anti-aging; rich in calcium

(Irish moss, laver(nori), and coralline algae)

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Blue-green algae properties/uses

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Contains many B vitamins, calcium, and protein; protein supplies skin cells with energy; vitamins help protect skin from environmental damage and prevent it from drying out

(Cyanobacteria found in lakes, rivers, and ponds)

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Reflexology uses

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Pressure on specific points of feet, hand, and sometimes the ears to influence certain body conditions

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Ayurveda def/belief

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Optimal health can only be achieved is a persons body and emotional state are in balance

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Reiki (touch therapy) def and how it’s performed and its belief/concept

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Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation; also supports balance in the body’s system

Performed by laying hands in various positions on the body

Based on concept that an unseen life force energy flows through each person and causes us to be alive

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Mindfulness def/action

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Deliberate practice of calmly being present in the moment; ability to pay attention to ones thoughts and feelings

Shown to help regulate emotions and manage stress, anxiety, and depression

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Meditation def

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Incorporates concentrations such as mindfulness, and focus on breathing or the repetition of a mantra to achieve a higher spiritual awareness

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