You hear the term \u2018complementary care\u2019 more and more these days. Aromatherapy involves the use of scent frequencies in healthcare and can form part of complementary care. The beauty of this natural form of support is that it is a gentle intervention. You can therefore view aromatherapy as a first step to take when dealing with unexplained behaviour such as anxiety, restlessness, tension or poor sleep. If this holistic approach does not work (well enough), you can always resort to other methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The great thing about essential oil is that it works in three ways:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- \ud835\ude76\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude9e\ud835\ude9b
The scent is the first thing you notice. You may like it or you may not, but it still does its job. This is because the scent reaches our olfactory receptors straight away \u2013 we have around 430 million of them in our nose. These receptors are so close to the brain that a signal is sent immediately to all parts of our brain. One part of the brain, the limbic system, controls your memory, so you might immediately recall a memory when you smell a particular scent. Your brain also regulates your hormone balance, blood pressure and so on. When scent molecules reach the brain, they therefore have an immediate influence on feelings and behaviour. Inhaling a scent thus has a very rapid effect. Does the resident no longer have a scent? This makes no difference to how it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n- \ud835\ude73\ud835\ude8e \ud835\ude91\ud835\ude9e\ud835\ude92\ud835\ude8d
Applying a diluted essential oil to the skin allows the oil to enter the system directly. It enters the bloodstream, enabling it to spread throughout the body. The oil can easily penetrate the skin due to its small molecular structure. This also means it takes effect quickly and can therefore help with many physical problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n- \ud835\ude74\ud835\ude97\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude90\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude9d\ud835\ude92\ud835\ude9c\ud835\ude8c\ud835\ude91
The third approach is the energetic one, and perhaps the most beautiful one, if you ask us. Surrounding our physical body is an energetic body. People who work in the care sector, for example, Therapeutic Touch<\/em> \u2013 a nursing intervention \u2013 are already aware of this and are already working with this energy system. You can have an even deeper effect on this by using essential oils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow to use scents in healthcare<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOf course, we understand that things are always very busy in the care sector. There\u2019s a lot to do, and you want to give people plenty of personal attention. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve prepared ready-to-use products for the care sector, so that you can apply aromatherapy quickly and easily. Based on our experiences within healthcare institutions and the discussions we\u2019ve had with staff, we\u2019ve developed a wonderful Linde Care range<\/a> created. This range is based on misunderstood behaviour, and the essential oils used have been adapted for this vulnerable target group. This means you can be sure that, when you use the chosen products correctly, the oils are safe to use. There are various types of products that you can use in different ways within aromatherapy care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ontwerp-zonder-titel-5.jpg\")
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There are various ways to use essential oil. For example, by using a aroma diffuser<\/a>, you can create a certain atmosphere in a living room or bedroom. It\u2019s always just a hint of the scent \u2013 you\u2019re not meant to have to push through a sort of smoke screen to get into the living room \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n\n\n\nA scent stone<\/a> It\u2019s easy to use to diffuse a scent in someone\u2019s room. It can be placed in a bedroom next to the bed or attached to the bed in a breathable pouch. The great thing about this is that it isn\u2019t as expensive as having an aroma diffuser in every bedroom, and it adds just a hint of fragrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud835\ude81\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude95 \ud835\ude98\ud835\ude97<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A roll-on is a brilliant product for personal use by a resident. You can keep it in the medication drawer, for example, which means it remains a personal item and you can be sure that the roll-on is used during every medication round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A spray is great for freshening up a room. You can also use it within a resident\u2019s energy field. To do this, simply spray it above the resident\u2019s head. We can well imagine that this might not be entirely pleasant. But having Be Fresh in the toilet isn\u2019t exactly a luxury \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Two scents from the Linde Care range are available as massage oils. Thanks to the collaboration with Eric Both from Massage in Healthcare Foundation<\/a> This is how we came to this decision. The massage oil makes it very easy to give a resident a quick hand massage, offering them a moment of genuine personal attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud835\ude71\ud835\ude8a\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude9c\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude96\ud835\ude9c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are two balms in our Linde Care range. A soothing balm for use on the respiratory tract and a balm for muscles and joints. These balms can be applied directly to the skin and are also suitable for use during massage. Apply \u2018Be Healthy\u2019 to the chest and back three times a day, and \u2018Be Comfy\u2019 several times a day to painful joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you choose the right fragrance?<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThen comes what is perhaps the trickiest part\u2026 How do you choose the right scent profile? Fortunately, the Linde Care fragrance range offers a choice of clear themes. This makes it very easy to decide which oil is suitable for your resident\u2019s behaviour that is difficult to understand. But sometimes you\u2019re not quite sure whether it\u2019s anxiety that\u2019s troubling the resident or a feeling of insecurity. In that case, it\u2019s a good idea to test which scent suits them best together with the resident. Especially when people are still able to express their opinions very clearly, it\u2019s nice to have a sniff of the scents together. Let the resident take their time smelling the roller so that the scent isn\u2019t too overpowering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contraindications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It is important to bear contraindications in mind. For example, lavender is known to lower blood pressure. However, our blends are formulated in such a way that they are generally safe to use. You also only use a very low percentage, and to really lower your blood pressure, you\u2019d almost have to step into a bath full of lavender oil \ud83d\ude09 It is, however, good to be aware of this before you start aromatherapy. You can read more about the contraindications<\/a> in our comprehensive blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAllergies<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen selecting essential oils for the Linde Care range, we have tried to avoid allergens as much as possible. This makes the range particularly suitable for use with vulnerable groups. However, it is, of course, always possible that a resident might react to the roller by developing a slight rash at the application site. Fortunately, as you\u2019ve read above, there are so many other ways to harness the power of essential oils. If this happens, stop using the roller straight away and switch to, for example, a scent stone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Useful tips<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re always on the lookout for, and love to share, great tips on using essential oils in care settings. For example, we received a brilliant tip from Omring about making our own scented plaster stones as part of a day activity programme. It\u2019s a lovely activity; the residents are immediately intrigued by the product, and it\u2019s a fun and affordable way to get hold of the scented stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use an aroma diffuser in the living room to help regulate the residents\u2019 day-night rhythm. Examples include the Be Happy<\/a> in the morning, the Be Fresh<\/a> in the afternoon and the Be Calm<\/a> Turn on the diffuser after dinner. That way, the residents get used to the scents at certain times. Of course, you can always choose a different scent if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scent is the first thing you notice. You may like it or you may not, but it still does its job. This is because the scent reaches our olfactory receptors straight away \u2013 we have around 430 million of them in our nose. These receptors are so close to the brain that a signal is sent immediately to all parts of our brain. One part of the brain, the limbic system, controls your memory, so you might immediately recall a memory when you smell a particular scent. Your brain also regulates your hormone balance, blood pressure and so on. When scent molecules reach the brain, they therefore have an immediate influence on feelings and behaviour. Inhaling a scent thus has a very rapid effect. Does the resident no longer have a scent? This makes no difference to how it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Applying a diluted essential oil to the skin allows the oil to enter the system directly. It enters the bloodstream, enabling it to spread throughout the body. The oil can easily penetrate the skin due to its small molecular structure. This also means it takes effect quickly and can therefore help with many physical problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n- \n
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The third approach is the energetic one, and perhaps the most beautiful one, if you ask us. Surrounding our physical body is an energetic body. People who work in the care sector, for example, Therapeutic Touch<\/em> \u2013 a nursing intervention \u2013 are already aware of this and are already working with this energy system. You can have an even deeper effect on this by using essential oils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow to use scents in healthcare<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Of course, we understand that things are always very busy in the care sector. There\u2019s a lot to do, and you want to give people plenty of personal attention. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve prepared ready-to-use products for the care sector, so that you can apply aromatherapy quickly and easily. Based on our experiences within healthcare institutions and the discussions we\u2019ve had with staff, we\u2019ve developed a wonderful Linde Care range<\/a> created. This range is based on misunderstood behaviour, and the essential oils used have been adapted for this vulnerable target group. This means you can be sure that, when you use the chosen products correctly, the oils are safe to use. There are various types of products that you can use in different ways within aromatherapy care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There are various ways to use essential oil. For example, by using a aroma diffuser<\/a>, you can create a certain atmosphere in a living room or bedroom. It\u2019s always just a hint of the scent \u2013 you\u2019re not meant to have to push through a sort of smoke screen to get into the living room \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A scent stone<\/a> It\u2019s easy to use to diffuse a scent in someone\u2019s room. It can be placed in a bedroom next to the bed or attached to the bed in a breathable pouch. The great thing about this is that it isn\u2019t as expensive as having an aroma diffuser in every bedroom, and it adds just a hint of fragrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud835\ude81\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude95 \ud835\ude98\ud835\ude97<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A roll-on is a brilliant product for personal use by a resident. You can keep it in the medication drawer, for example, which means it remains a personal item and you can be sure that the roll-on is used during every medication round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud835\ude82\ud835\ude99\ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude8a\ud835\udea2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A spray is great for freshening up a room. You can also use it within a resident\u2019s energy field. To do this, simply spray it above the resident\u2019s head. We can well imagine that this might not be entirely pleasant. But having Be Fresh in the toilet isn\u2019t exactly a luxury \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud835\ude7c\ud835\ude8a\ud835\ude9c\ud835\ude9c\ud835\ude8a\ud835\ude90\ud835\ude8e \ud835\ude98\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude92\ud835\ude8e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Two scents from the Linde Care range are available as massage oils. Thanks to the collaboration with Eric Both from Massage in Healthcare Foundation<\/a> This is how we came to this decision. The massage oil makes it very easy to give a resident a quick hand massage, offering them a moment of genuine personal attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud835\ude71\ud835\ude8a\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude9c\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude96\ud835\ude9c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are two balms in our Linde Care range. A soothing balm for use on the respiratory tract and a balm for muscles and joints. These balms can be applied directly to the skin and are also suitable for use during massage. Apply \u2018Be Healthy\u2019 to the chest and back three times a day, and \u2018Be Comfy\u2019 several times a day to painful joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you choose the right fragrance?<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Then comes what is perhaps the trickiest part\u2026 How do you choose the right scent profile? Fortunately, the Linde Care fragrance range offers a choice of clear themes. This makes it very easy to decide which oil is suitable for your resident\u2019s behaviour that is difficult to understand. But sometimes you\u2019re not quite sure whether it\u2019s anxiety that\u2019s troubling the resident or a feeling of insecurity. In that case, it\u2019s a good idea to test which scent suits them best together with the resident. Especially when people are still able to express their opinions very clearly, it\u2019s nice to have a sniff of the scents together. Let the resident take their time smelling the roller so that the scent isn\u2019t too overpowering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contraindications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It is important to bear contraindications in mind. For example, lavender is known to lower blood pressure. However, our blends are formulated in such a way that they are generally safe to use. You also only use a very low percentage, and to really lower your blood pressure, you\u2019d almost have to step into a bath full of lavender oil \ud83d\ude09 It is, however, good to be aware of this before you start aromatherapy. You can read more about the contraindications<\/a> in our comprehensive blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allergies<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When selecting essential oils for the Linde Care range, we have tried to avoid allergens as much as possible. This makes the range particularly suitable for use with vulnerable groups. However, it is, of course, always possible that a resident might react to the roller by developing a slight rash at the application site. Fortunately, as you\u2019ve read above, there are so many other ways to harness the power of essential oils. If this happens, stop using the roller straight away and switch to, for example, a scent stone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Useful tips<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re always on the lookout for, and love to share, great tips on using essential oils in care settings. For example, we received a brilliant tip from Omring about making our own scented plaster stones as part of a day activity programme. It\u2019s a lovely activity; the residents are immediately intrigued by the product, and it\u2019s a fun and affordable way to get hold of the scented stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use an aroma diffuser in the living room to help regulate the residents\u2019 day-night rhythm. Examples include the Be Happy<\/a> in the morning, the Be Fresh<\/a> in the afternoon and the Be Calm<\/a> Turn on the diffuser after dinner. That way, the residents get used to the scents at certain times. Of course, you can always choose a different scent if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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