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This week the topic is Aromatherapy and how the smells that surround us affect our emotional and physical well-being. Each week Martin Pytela and Scott Paton discuss Holistic principles for healthy living. Aromatherapy One interesting oil is: Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang oil is fractionated during distillation. Five fractions or grades are collected. These are “Extra” 1, 2, 3 and 4. Ylang Ylang acts on the cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure, slowing rapid heart beat (trachycardia and rapid breathing (hyperpnea). It helps with depression lifting people mentally and emotionally. It is good for anyone who has low self-esteem and women suffering from PMS. Calming and relaxing exotic fragrance makes it an excellent aphrodisiac, breaking the circle of anxiety about sexual inadequacy, frigidity or impotence. It is beneficial for both dry and oily skins. A folk remedy for asthma, boils, diarrhea, headache, malaria, ophthalmia, rheumatism and stomach ailments. Life Enthusiast Co-op is built on over 25 y