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On a visit to the hospice my wife was introduced to aromatherepy.She was told it has calming effects so we decided to give it a go.Purchased a diffuser and some oils and away we went.She sayes it is beneficial to her sense of well being and also she has tried a little on her pillow at night.She does not use it everyday and needs reminding sometimes.Like others we are willing to give anything a go to try and improve her state of mind.

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Kevin_1

Hi Acorneater

Yes, my wife used to find oils from a diffuser very soothing.

Ahem, but it was I that kept forgetting!

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kenh1

On a carer's day at our local hospice I received hand massage with oils and asked them to train me to do it which they did. But like Kevin I kept forgetting.

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dollydott

Thank you acorneater

You have reminded me to dig the diffuser out 😊it is still in its amazon box 🙄 ordered it in September!!

Mum loves having her hands massaged with essential oil creams.

Very calming.

Good for us carers too to benefit from them at the same time

Lynda 💜

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racinlady

Do you think aromatherapy would work for someone who has lost their sense of smell? My husband hasn't been able to smell anything for several years. Just wondering.

Pat

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easterncedar

Can't see how it could, but it would be interesting to try, and where's the harm? Might make you feel better!

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easterncedar

I like lavender for calming, and orange-ginger for happy alertness. Rose and carnation are peaceful and cheerful too.

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