Rendering Wellness.. Naturally

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1 PRESENTER: Dr. (Ms.) Kamal S. Saxena Ph.D (Medical Genetics), AIIMS Advisor Genetic Risk Audit & Management Practitioner & Mentor Holistic & Integrated Medicine Formerly at Genetics Unit, WHO Collaboration Centre AIIMS, New Delhi The contents of the presentation are intellectual property of the presenter

2 AROMATHERAPY :: The Definition & its beginning Ancient Egyptians recognized the healing physical and spiritual properties of oils

3 AROMATHERAPY : The Definition & its beginning Aromatherapy is an art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to bring in balance among body mind and soul History goes as far back as 10,000 B.C where carvings depicting the distillation of herbs, woods, and flowers have been found Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Indian, Chinese, and Persians have been known to have used plant extracts for diverse use. Reference: Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychology

4 AROMATHERAPY :: In the modern era The term aromatherapy was coined by French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse in 1928 to imply the therapeutic use of aromatic substances Aromatherapy is the most increasingly popular complimentary treatment of our age Aromatherapy has gained considerable popularity in Europe, USA & Canada and is marking its presence in INDIA

5 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Broad definition Clinical Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essence volatile absolutes which are known to us as Essential Oils (EOs) Clinical Aromatherapy has both preventive approach as well as curative approach

6 ESSENTIAL OILS Essential Oils are capacitators of medicinal value of the plant sources from which they are derived Essential Oils used in the natural and purest form unlike the synthetic analogs of the same chemical constituent

7 ESSENTIAL OILS Essential Oils have ability to detoxify and oxygenate the blood / body and can deliver Analgesic Antipsychotic Anti-inflammatory Antiseptic Antibiotic Anesthetic A synergy is formulated depending upon the patient s need

8 ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their application Aromatherapy has three modes of application Direct inhalation Aerial diffusion Topical applications

9 ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their action Aroma of the essential oil inhaled through olfactory stimulates the limbic system of the brain which regulates: emotions, perceptions, thought process and senses thus bringing in neurological and physiological changes

10 ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their action The chemical constituents of essential oils are absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and promote whole-body healing

11 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application Aromatherapy treatment is useful in the healing of many diseases and conditions including: Calming the mind for insomnia and mood cycles Skin disorders such as alopecia, dermatitis, acne, eczema &psoriasis Promoting emotional healing such as for depression hysteria, lack of concentration and panic attacks Treating burns & bruises Respiratory ailments like - asthma, bronchitis

12 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application Studies have found that people with rheumatoid arthritis, (using topical chamomile) and headaches (using topical peppermint) require fewer pain medications when they use aromatherapy.

13 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application Supportive intervention of Aromatherapy has been cited in Arthritis Dementia Alzheimer disease Knee pain relief Workplace stress-related Mental Health

14 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Clinical studies Arthritis : An experimental design with control group was designed to study the effect of aromatherapy on: Pain Depression and Feelings of satisfaction in life of arthritis patients. The data were analyzed using a 2-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and paired t-test. Aromatherapy significantly decreased Both the pain score and The depression score of the experimental group compared with the control group. 1 1 Myung-Ja Kim, Eun-Sook Nam, Seun-In Paik Taehan Kanho Hakhoe (2005) The effects of aromatherapy on pain, depression, and life satisfaction of arthritis patients. Chi Journal Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: Rheumatics Center, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, South Korea

15 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: clinical studies Dementia : Aromatherapy - a double blind placebo controlled trial Encouraging results where has proved aromatherapy to be a safe and effective treatment for the management of agitation in severe dementia 1 In addition, as opposed to neuroleptics, which seem to be associated with a detrimental impact on wellbeing, quality of life significantly improved with aromatherapy 2 Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer disease through aromatherapy is also encouraging 3 1 Ballard CG, O'Brien J, Reichelt K, Perry E ( 2002) J Clin Psychiatr; 63: Alistair Burns,Jane Byrne,Clive Ballard,Clive Holmes (2002) Sensory stimulation in dementia BMJ 2002; 325 doi: /bmj Ballard CG, Gauthier S, Cummings JL, Brodaty H, Grossberg GT, Robert P, Lyketsos CG.(2009) Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer disease. Nat Rev Neurol May;5(5): Review

16 CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Clinical studies Workplace stress-related illness - a serious issue, and consequently many stress reduction methods have been investigated. Various approaches have been involved in workplace stress management. Aromatherapy, due to easy implementation and effectiveness, is one of them. 1 Application of essentials in reducing work place related stress has found very encouraging results B. Viktor and S. Gretchen, (1993).Aromatherapy, Avon Books, 2. Kang-Ming Chamg and Chuh-Wei Shein (2011), Aromatherapy Benefits Autonomic Nervous System Regulation for Elementary School Faculty in Taiwan. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2011 Article ID

17 Besides having treated patients with wide spectrum of indications, holistic success has also been found in the following: Migraneous neuralgia linked with PMS Autism Herpes (HSV 1) & border line (HSV 2)

18 awards & accolades Honoree for Significant Career Achievement & Contribution to Society conferred by American Bibliography Institute, USA On Professional Advisory board of ABI, USA Appointed as Member of Working Group on Empowering the Disabled for the Eleventh Five Year Plan by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India Recipient of NATIONS VIKAS RATTAN AWARD by NEDGS Awarded BEST EFFORT AWARD for Innovation by British High Commission Conferred METTLE AWARD By Hon ble Minister of S & T Govt of India member Aromahead Institute School of Essential Oil Studies BOOK OF RECORDS HOLDER 2004 & 2009

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20 Centre for Alternate Medicine Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi Asian Clinic Supported by Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Greater Kailash Part I New Delhi Lots of Life Clinic South Extension Part I New Delhi Dr(Ms) Kamal S. Saxena drkamal.desk@ gmail.com