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Global Clinical Aromatherapy Leader Aeroscena Donates PPE Care Packages to First-Line Medical Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Clinical aromatherapy leader Aeroscena has assembled and distributed care packages to help meet the needs of first-line medical workers working around the clock to combat COVID-19 in hospitals across the country. Each package contains certified KN95 masks, FDA-approved hand sanitizer, and Ascents clinical aromatherapy inhaler sachets in Calm and Focus formulas to support providers’ physical and mental health during these unprecedented times. CLEVELAND (PRWEB) MAY 07, 2020 -- Clinical aromatherapy research and development leader Aeroscena is supporting front line medical workers in hospitals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by sourcing and distributing care packages of much-needed items. Each package contains a combination of personal...
Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, and Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The evidence-based use of essential oils in aromatherapeutic formulas is one way to manage some of the symptoms that are the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including stress and insomnia, as well as boost energy and focus during this very difficult period.
How can aromatherapy fight caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and job burnout in healthcare professionals?
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Compassion fatigue, job burnout and caregiver stress are becoming more widely studied and publicized conditions, especially as it pertains to the health of front-line caregivers such as nurses and medical assistants. This is especially true at this moment, when the COVID-19 pandemic is shaking global healthcare to its very core. This makes it even more important to recognize the effects of and differences between these conditions on frontline healthcare professionals. Healthcare Professional? What are the differences between compassion fatigue, job burnout and caregiver stress? While many people use the terms interchangeably and they do share commonalities, the three are not the same. ...
What are aromatherapy patches and essential oil stickers?
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Aromatherapy patches (also known as essential oil stickers) are a simple, first-line medical-grade intervention. While also used in home environments, they were initially developed for hospital use. There are several different essential oil patch form factors available on the market, but all have a “sticker”-like quality and can adhere either directly to the skin or to certain types of clothing, depending on the adhesive used during manufacture. Patches that are meant to be placed on the skin, like Ascents® Patches, were designed with a proprietary occlusive barrier that prevents the essential oils in the patch from making direct contact with skin. Once...
Does Aromatherapy Work?
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The short answer is, yes; aromatherapy does work. The long answer, however, is somewhat more complicated. In truth, whether various aromas have an effect on human physiology and psychology should never be in doubt. The benefits of aromatherapy have been noted for centuries, if not millennia. If you’ve ever felt nauseated by the smell of trash, or comforted by the scent of fresh-baked cookies, then you’ve experienced its effects first-hand. It would be difficult to find anyone with a fully-functioning olfactory system who hasn’t been impacted by scent in some way. The above illustrates how closely the physiology and psychology of aromatherapy are tied...