Aromatherapy is a non-invasive, non-toxic, and pleasurable way to enhance our lives. It utilizes essential oils, or the vital, alive part of a flower, plant, fruit, grass or tree that is distilled in order to remove the active, fragrant part of the oil from its other components. This concentrated essential oil has healing properties. Because of its concentration, it is important to understand how to use it properly. When used with understanding, aromatherapy is invaluable . Through the use of aromas from essential oils, certain responses can be elicited within the nervous system to assist with relaxing or energizing, helping one sleep or creating a certain mood. Aromatherapy has been practiced for over 5,000 years, and its modern day resurgence gives us more choices in healing our bodies, emotions, mind and spirit, naturally. Audience members will learn how to incorporate aromatic essences into everyday living for improved health and spiritual growth. 1. Learn about the history of Aromatherapy. Discuss the possible toxicity of essential oils. 2. Learn how aromatherapy can be used for children. 3. Learn how to ask the questions that can assist yourself and your loved ones to use the appropriate essential oils to maintain health. 4. Explore how essential oils affect the nervous system. 5. Using essential oils to assist in getting rid of pests and helping pets. 6. How to use essential oils to clear the mind and thinking. 7. Discover a Basic Care Kit that can assist you for almost every need. Presented by Ursula Dams Friday February 3rd, 2012 Please RSVP Integrative Therapies Wellness Center 7756 West Madison Street Suite 8 River Forest, IL 60305 Please call [masked] for additional information