Nausea Aromatherapy Nasal Inhalation Stick

Inhalation is the quickest method by which essential oils enter the body and take effect. The surrounding warm, moist air carries the tiny molecules up the nostril as you inhale the aromatherapy blend. This is the only organ with direct access to the brain, influencing our feelings and actions.

There are tiny hairs called cilia right at the top of the nose, from which signals commence their journey to the brain. Inhaling the aromatherapy blend passes over the cilia and a signal is transmitted from the receptor cells to the olfactory bulb to the brain to process the information. Your brain then releases neurochemicals which are passed on via the nervous system which stimulate a bodily action like relaxing or stimulation depending on the aromatherapy blend inhaled... in the case of our Myrtle & Maude 'Queasy Days' aromatherapy blend the action is to help relieve nausea. They directly affect the body physically, which is why essential oils are so effective for different body aliments

Morning sickness is known for its horrendous symptoms of nausea and vomiting, although a real nuisance it actually affects around 80% of women and is caused not by the baby but by hormones produced by the placenta. These hormones are responsible for keeping your pregnancy going, some may say that this is a good sign!

Typically the symptoms start around the 4th week and usually stopping around 12th-14th weeks, but for some women it can extend longer. If the vomiting becomes really severe then you may be suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which leads to dehydration and requires medical attention.

“Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being”.

Aromatherapy draws upon the aromatic components of plants to improve the mind, body and spirit and is can sometimes be referred to as essential oil therapy. 

Aromatherapy has been used holistically for thousands of years, with evidence of ancient cultures medicinally using aromatic plants. Essential oils can be prepared and used in a variety of way for a variety of different ailments; inhaling, massaging into skin (diluted) or taken in a tea. It is suggested, inhaling essential oils causes a reaction in differentparts of the brain such as the limbic system or hypothalamus, emotional and hormonal

Natural peppermint oil is endorsed by the NHS as a herbal remedy that can help relieve the symptoms of Morning Sickness. Studies have also shown vitamin B6 to be effective at reducing symptoms. Some research has suggested that women who have severe morning sickness have lower levels of vitamin B6 in their blood. Vitamin B6 is an important nutrient, as it helps us to use and store energy from foods.