Clinical Corner: Pain

Excerpt from pain mechanisms and causes for poor sleep

Pain:

Perception and Interpretation:

The processed pain signals are then relayed from the thalamus to the somatosensory cortex, which is responsible for the conscious perception of pain. The somatosensory cortex interprets the signals, allowing individuals to perceive and localize the pain.

Single Oils:

Helichrysum, Poplar Balsam

Blends:

Trauma Relief, Alpha 

Sustained Inhalation for 3 to 15 breathing cycles

Body Awareness (especially areas that are compromised, degenerating, or in pain)