Topic: Aromatherapy
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The use of aromatherapy to treat behavioural problems in dementia
posted on 10/05/07 by MedwormBehavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are common and distressing to both patients and carers. The use of antipsychotics to treat BPSD is associated with a high burden of side-effects and alternative strategies are required. Aromatherapy is an option that has been recommended for use in dementia. We aimed to review the evidence supporting the use of aromatherapy in BPSD.We searched Medline, Cochrane and EMBASE for randomised controlled trials of aromatherapy in patients with d
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Aromatherapy massages with music dramatically reduced stress levels in nurses
posted on 09/24/07 by MedwormStress levels among emergency department nurses fell from 54 percent in summer and 65 percent in winter to just 8 percent after 15-minute aromatherapy massages with music. Researchers believe the initiative could reduce anxiety and increase job satisfaction in a wide range of stressful workplace roles. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Giving emergency nurses aromatherapy massages with music dramatically reduced stress levels
posted on 09/21/07 by MedwormNurses working in an accident and emergency department reported that their anxiety levels fell dramatically when they were given aromatherapy massages while listening to music, according to research in the September issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing. Two 12-week alternative therapy sessions were provided over the course of a year. 86 nurses participated in the study, with 39 taking part in both the summer and winter sessions. [click link for full article] (Source: Anxiety News Fr
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Fragrant fix soothes work stress
posted on 09/20/07 by MedwormNew research from Australia shows that emergency room nurses -- who certainly have a high-stress job -- calmed down when they got brief aromatherapy massage sessions at work. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Giving emergency nurses aromatherapy massages with music dramatically reduced stress levels
posted on 09/19/07 by MedwormStress levels among emergency department nurses fell from 54 percent in summer and 65 percent in winter to just 8 percent after 15-minute aromatherapy massages with music. Researchers believe the initiative could reduce anxiety and increase job satisfaction in a wide range of stressful workplace roles. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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Is there any evidence to support the use of the food supplement lemon balm as an anxiolyic?
posted on 09/17/07 by MedwormThe 2006 SIGN guideline on dementia [1] has a section on aromatherapy. Although not as a food supplement it reports:"Few RCTs exploring the use of aromatherapy in people with dementia were identified. (Source: NLH Question Answering Service)
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The effect of aromatherapy massage with music on the stress and anxiety levels of emergency nurses: comparison between summer and winter
posted on 08/23/07 by MedwormJournal of Clinical Nursing Volume 16, Issue 9, Page 1695-1703, Sep 2007. cooke m, holzhauser k, jones m, davis c & finucane j (2007) Journal of Clinical Nursing 16, 1695–1703The effect of aromatherapy massage with music on the stress and anxiety levels of emergency nurses: comparison between summer and winterAims and objectives... (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
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New herbs at a glance: bitter orange
posted on 08/20/07 by MedwormThe bitter orange tree is native to eastern Africa and tropical Asia. Today, it is grown throughout the Mediterranean region and elsewhere, including California and Florida. Bitter orange oil is used in foods, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products. This fact sheet provides basic information about bitter orange--common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
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Relaxation effects of lavender aromatherapy improve coronary flow velocity reserve in healthy men evaluated by transthoracic doppler echocardiography.
posted on 08/07/07 by Medworm
Relaxation effects of lavender aromatherapy improve coronary flow velocity reserve in healthy men evaluated by transthoracic Doppler echocardiography. Int J Cardiol. 2007 Aug 7;<Related Articles -
£523,000 a day on alternative medicine
posted on 07/26/07 by MedwormPEOPLE in Britain will spend up to £191 million on complementary medicines such as herbal remedies and aromatherapy this year, a report revealed yesterday. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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[effect of aromatherapy massage on abdominal fat and body image in post-menopausal women.]
posted on 06/01/07 by Medworm
[Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Abdominal Fat and Body Image in Post-menopausal Women.] Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2007 Jun;37(4):603-12 Authors: Kim HJRelated Articles
- Aromatherapy in childbirth: a pilot randomised controlled trial
posted on 05/16/07 by MedwormBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 0, Issue 0, Page ???-???. (Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- Aromatherapy in childbirth: a pilot randomised controlled trial.
posted on 05/16/07 by Medworm
Aromatherapy in childbirth: a pilot randomised controlled trial. BJOG. 2007 May 16; Authors: Burns E, Zobbi V, Panzeri D, Oskrochi R, Regalia ARelated Articles
- Efficacy of aromatherapy (lavandula angustifolia) as an intervention for agitated behaviours in chinese older persons with dementia: a cross-over randomized trial
posted on 03/09/07 by MedwormAgitated behaviours among persons with dementia are distressing to both patients and their caregivers. As pharmacological interventions may be limited by their potentially adverse effects, the use of complementary therapies for treatment of agitation has become more popular and aromatherapy is the fastest growing one.This study investigates the effectiveness of lavandula angustifolia (lavender) in treating agitated behaviours of demented people in Hong Kong.It was a cross-over randomized trial.
- [complementary therapy] effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
posted on 02/08/07 by MedwormPurpose To test the effectiveness of supplementing usual supportive care with aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in cancer patients through a pragmatic two-arm randomized controlled trial in four United Kingdom cancer centers and a hospice. Patients and Methods Two hundred eighty-eight cancer patients, referred to complementary therapy services with clinical anxiety and/or depression, were allocated randomly to a course of aromat
- Ear acupuncture for alcohol withdrawal in comparison with aromatherapy: a randomized-controlled trial
posted on 02/05/07 by MedwormAlcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research Volume 0, Issue 0, Page ???-???. (Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research)
- Aromatherapy and reducing preprocedural anxiety: a controlled prospective study.
posted on 02/05/07 by Medworm(Source: Gastroenterology Nursing)
- Aromatherapy casts the spell of smells
posted on 01/08/07 by Medworm. . . (T)There's little solid science behind many of the claims for aromatherapy — so little in fact, that the government's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine does not even discuss aromatherapy on its website. It is precisely this lack of data that makes aromatherapy so important to study, says Ohio State University health psychologist Janice Kiecolt-Glaser. (Source: Health Behavior News Digest)
- Evaluation of aromatherapy in treating postoperative pain: pilot study
posted on 11/06/06 by MedwormPain Practice Volume 6, Issue 4, Page 273-277, Dec 2006. (Source: Pain Practice)
- Book review: 1. aromatherapy science: a guide for healthcare professionals
posted on 08/30/06 by Medworm(Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health)
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