Aroma for the skin
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Aroma for the skin
Edition 1 2011 I FEEL GOOD – THE FEEL-GOOD MAGAZINE! Our topics: n Tired feet and legs: Movement – the magic formula n What exactly is…Mountain Pine? n GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE: Foot care classic n Caring oils ESSENTIAL OILS Aroma for the skin The healing effects of essential oils have been known for millennia. Cosmetics use their positive influence on the body, spirit and soul. They fulfil numerous important care functions in high quality foot care products. T The oils evaporate rapidly and dissipate into the air. In botany, they provide protection against bacteria, fungi and viruses, and lend the plant its characteristic scent with which some attract insects and some keep them away. In the plant’s metabolism, they accelerate or slow down important biochemical processes. The effects of smells Essential oils have a complex acting mechanism. On the one hand, they unfold their effects through the sense of smell. The nose is the only sensory organ which transmits impulses directly into the brain. The approximately two million scent cells which are located in the nasal mucous membranes trigger stimuli due to the scent substances which then reach the limbic system. This is a region of the brain which is important for our mental and physical well-being. Feelings, emotional behaviour, sexuality as well as memory are activated from here. The system also influences the work of the hypothalamus, which, as the brain’s superior “switchboard”, governs all important functions of life such as the cardiovascular system, digestion, respiration, sleep, the immune system and the hormonal system. The limbic system can be used to explain why physical and mental well-being are so closely linked. The skin also smells The limbic system is also directly connected to the organ which is our skin. The oils can unfold their positive effects on the body, spirit and soul as components of cosmetic products as well. Due to this link, the skin is a reflection of our state, for illnesses and mental uneasiness are frequently shown by the skin: red with anger, pale with fear, worry lines, stress acne – these are known examples of this link. Essential oils now release so-called messenger substances (neurotransmitters) which transmit stimuli into the limbic system and stimulate the physical as well as mental-spiritual state. The effect is holistic as essential oils influence many important body functions as well as mental-spiritual processes through a variety of connections. As essential oils have a positive influence on the emotional state, important body functions, the hormone household and also on the immune system, they provide valuable cosmetic support. Varied effects But essential oils also have a direct cosmetic effect. With their antibacterial action, for instance, they contribute to protecting the skin. Viruses and fungi are less likely to penetrate the natural skin barrier when the skin is nourished with essential additives. Other ingredients lend some essential oils properties of supporting healing, soothing Foto: Fotolia he use of plant essential oils is a longstanding tradition. Even the ancient Egyptians, Greek and Romans utilised the soothing effects of essential scents. These are embedded into plant parts such as flowers, leaves, stems, seeds, roots or peels in the form of tiny oil droplets. The aromatic substances are formed as organic metabolic products in the plant, both during photosynthesis in the daytime and during regeneration processes at night. Known since millennia and often relied on: the positive effects of essential oils are equally valued in medicine and cosmetics. the skin, as well as skin-regenerating and inflammation-preventing properties. Examples are extracts made from chamomile flowers, arnica flowers and feverfew. One of the best known active substances of this type for the care of sensitive, irritated or reddened skin is bisabolol from the essential oils of chamomile. GEHWOL uses traditionally selected, high quality essential substances to care for foot and leg skin. For example: Eucalyptus oil: among other things, it boosts activity, heals wounds, soothes pain and positively influences our mental capacities. Mountain pine oil: among other things, it enlivens, kills pathogens, deodorises, activates the circulation and relaxes. Lavender oil: among other things, it calms, relaxes, refreshes, soothes, nourishes the skin, counteracts inflammation, heals wounds and prevents foot fungus. Citronella oil: among other things, strong pathogen-killing effect, supports healing, brightens the mood, supports concentration. Mint oil (menthol): among other things, cooling, antimicrobial, soothes itching, relaxant, deodorising. Rosemary oil (medicinal plant of the year 2011): among other things, warming, activating, helps with mental and physical exhaustion. Thyme oil: among other things, strengthens the defences, encouraging, strengthens the will, enlivening, strengthens the nerves. Camphor essence: among other things, activates the circulation, activates the metabolism, relaxant, warming. QUESTION ASKED ABOUT: Hannelore Felgentreff, medical foot care provider, Berlin Herbert Danitzke, Saarlouis My wife always has cold hands and feet. She really suffers from this. She also has very dry, almost brittle foot skin. What can we do about this? In cool temperatures, the blood vessels in our skin constrict. The consequence: we have cold feet and hands. This should not be ignored, since hypothermia or even frostbite can occur rapidly. Those who often have cold feet should therefore keep a foot bath which encourages circulation handy and regularly apply a warming foot cream. Those who simply wish to relax or provide their feet with relief are best advised to have a warm foot bath for 10 to 15 minutes. It is important to dry the feet thoroughly afterwards – even between the toes. In general, the organism should be able to handle stress for water applications. In cardiovascular disorders, you should therefore ask your doctor first. In venous problems and severe arterial circulation problems, warm water applications are likewise advisable only after consulting with your doctor. Diabetics only bathe their feet briefly, about three minutes, and at a water temperature of about 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. Dry, rough skin is another “winter problem”. Heating air particularly causes our skin to dry out. After all, air humidity is usually very low in heated rooms. So our skin quickly becomes brittle and scaly. Even the low activity of the sebaceous glands contributes to dry winter skin. Star- ting at eight degrees Celsius, they even stop working altogether. The skin therefore needs appropriate care, such as GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE. Intensive care with sufficient fats and moisture to preserve the protective skin barrier and prevent pathogens from entering is provided by high quality care creams such as GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT RED. The capsaicin from paprika which it contains also supports the process of warming cold winter feet. TIRED FEET AND LEGS Movement – the magic formula The urge to move particularly drops during the cold season. Blood flow lessens, which can lead to tired feet and legs. As much movement as possible and suitable high quality care products pep them up again and boost your sense of well-being. Long sitting or standing weakens the calf musculature. But these muscles perform important work, for they pump the blood back to the heart from the lower extremities. If this function is weakened, the blood becomes congested in the veins, making the legs unpleasantly heavy. The feet and legs may feel tired. This occurs more frequently during the cold season, in which we usually get less movement than during the summer. Moving care The magic formula for affected persons is this: exercise. This is easily included even in everyday life. For instance, anyone can use the classic stair steps instead of the elevator or escalator, walk to pick up some buns, or drop off the mail on foot. So the car should stay parked whenever possible. Regular walks, alternating hot and cold showers and massages are also part of the fitness programme for tired feet. Care agents can also provide relief for the everyday symptoms of the civilised world. Creams with a highly effective combination of natural ingredients revitalise the legs and feet. Essential oils such as mountain pine or rosemary oil activate the metabolism and the circulation. For instance, there is the proven freshness formula of GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Leg Vitality. Extracts of ocean algae, avocado oil, vitamin E, allantoin, the chamomile active substance bisabolol and hamamelis extract from the Virginia witch hazel revitalise and simultaneously ensure silky skin. The care agents, lightly massaged into the skin, are immediately absorbed and unfold their soothing effects without being greasy. True miracles People often suffer from tired feet and legs during the dry, cold season. A lot of movement and intensive care brings them back to life. ife in our civilised society has much less movement than in earlier times. Travel to work, shopping, leisure – we handle most activities with modern modes of transportation such as a car or public transportation. This means that we don’t L walk long distances. In addition, many professional activities involve a lot of sitting. The lack of movement is not always equalised during leisure times, e.g. with sports. Tired legs? Here’s what you can do: A lot of movement is important to activate the circulation. n Hiking, jogging, swimming – don’t overstrain yourself when starting a sport. n Pay attention to always wearing the right shoes, regardless of what you are doing. n Do foot exercises when you have to sit for long periods. Use your toes to grip objects or roll the feet over a studded ball in all directions. Or try to paint a picture with your feet or write something. n Those who work seated should also get up every 20 minutes and walk around the room for about half a minute. This releases vascular cramps and has an enlivening effect. n Regularly nourish your feet and legs with revitalising creams which activate the circulation. n Treat your feet and legs to a massage. This also activates the circulation. Intensify the effect by using creams with a rich recipe. n Alternating hot and cold showers in the morning activate the circulation all day. n Daily massages with GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT RED keep the feet pleasantly warm. A foot bath beforehand, e.g. using GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Warming Bath-Concentrate, intensifies the heat effect and provides care for dry winter skin. This is due to the extracts of paprika, rosemary and skin-friendly palm heart oil to return lipids to the skin, which are all contained in the concentrate. n Paralysing tiredness of the legs and feet is also driven away by a cold foot bath. It boosts the circulation and cardiovascular system, and produces a wonderful sensation of warmth in the legs. The “cold shock” helps with swollen, tired feet after a long day at work. Cold foot baths should take about ten seconds to two minutes. Rich creams render the skin more resistant – and not just in winter. WHAT EXACTLY IS… The conifer mountain pine The scent of mountain pine oil activates the respiration and circulation. It strengthens in states of weakness and has numerous other positive attributes. onifers (cone bearing trees) grow in large numbers in alpine regions and the Mediterranean. Mountain pine, which is in this class of plants, has a scent substance which protects it against viruses and bacteria. The “health-protecting” and soothing effect of the essential oil also works in the human organism. With its 60 components, it is more than a scent.f. C A strong guard against inflammation Some ingredients encourage the circulation, while others activate the adrenal cortex to produce more of the body’s own cortisone. This mild form of stimulation of the natural pain and inflammation defences is referred to as a “healing stimulus” in natural medicine. The body transports this self-formed cortisone into the regions treated with mountain pine oil, allowing targeted therapy of problem skin. But mountain pine is not just used externally. Medical personnel also recommends inhalation of the essential oil, since its expectorant and pathogen-killing effects provide relief for colds and illnesses. The disinfecting and deodorising properties of the oil are particularly utilised in cosmetics. Products which contain mountain pine oil protect against fungal colonisation of the skin and relieve itchy skin. It generates a pleasant, fresh scent in GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Caring Foot Spray. It enlivens tired and fatigued feet, relieves burning feet and helps to prevent unpleasant foot odour. Mountain pine oil improves the circulation, activates the metabolism and has a pleasantly relaxing effect on the foot skin, blood vessels, muscles and joints. It helps to relieve rheumatic and neuralgic complaints. Nourishing and healing properties: the essential oils of mountain pine. TEUTOBURGER WALD Vital am historischen Ort Vor rund 2.000 Jahren wurden die Römer im Teutoburger Wald von den Cheruskern besiegt. Heute triumphieren dort die Gäste der Region in Westfalen nicht über fremde Armeen, sondern über ihre körperliche Beschwerden, den „inneren Schweinehund“ und Stress. ermanen siedelten im ostwestfälisch-lippischen Raum bereits in der Zeit vor Christi Geburt. Ihre Beziehungen zu den Römern waren durch kriegerische Auseinandersetzungen geprägt . In der Region – über den genauen Austragungsort der Schlacht wird bis heute gestritten – schlug Hermann der Cherusker im Jahr 9 n. Chr. drei römische Elitelegionen. Diesem Ereignis wird von manchen Historikern welthistorische Bedeutung zugemessen, weil die Geschichte entscheidend und richtungsweisend beeinflusst wurde. G Bewegend blieb es im Teutoburger Wald auch nach diesen Auseinandersetzungen. Denn später wanderten die Sachsen ein und stellten sich weiter südlich den Franken. Mit der Verbreitung des Christentums entstand ein ausgeprägtes Klosterwesen, welches für die geistig-kulturelle Entwicklung in Ostwestfalen-Lippe von weittragender Bedeutung war. Wirtschaftlich haben die reichen und umtriebigen Kaufleute der Hanse die Gegend maßgeblich geprägt. Natur genießen Touristisch ist der Landstrich weniger bekannt – zu unrecht. Denn Besucher finden hier ein abwechslungsreiches und erholsames Naturerlebnis: Weite Ebenen wechseln sich mit den Kammgebirgen des Teutoburger Waldes, des Wiehen- und des Eggegebirges sowie den Flusslandschaften von Weser, Ems und Lippe ab. In den zwei Naturparks „TERRA.vita“ und „Teutoburger Wald/Eggegebirge“ werden alte Kulturlandschaften gepflegt und auf eine umweltgerechte Nutzung der Landschaft geachtet. Vom ersten Atemzug an spürt der Besucher Erholung und Entspannung im Teutoburger Wald. Sicher unterwegs – auf Wunsch werden die Vitaldaten der Wanderfreunde telemedizinisch kontrolliert. Und über allem thront der ewige Hermann auf seinem Denkmal nahe der historischen Residenzstadt Detmold. In der Urlaubsregion Teutoburger Wald ist schon lange bekannt, dass Bewegung eine wesentliche Säule der Gesundheit ist. Deshalb steht Wandern im Mittelpunkt der Gesundheitsangebote der „VitalWanderWelt“. In vier Kur- und Urlaubsorten wurden Rundwege für die Ansprüche sportlich ungeübter oder gesundheitlich beeinträchtigter Gäste markiert und mit Erlebnisstationen ausgestattet. 2011 sollen weitere Wege in fünf anderen Urlaubsorten hinzukommen. Sicher unterwegs Auf organisierten Wanderungen begleiten Physiotherapeuten oder besonders ausgebildete Wanderführer die Gäste und leiten sie in Bewegungs- oder Entspannungsübungen an. Der Clou: Mittels Telemedizin können Wanderfreunde auf vielen Wegen ihre Vitaldaten überprüfen lassen. 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Im historisch-rustikalen Ambiente lässt sich die traditionelle westfälischen Küche genießen. Weitere Informationen erhalten Interessierte beim Teutoburger Wald Tourismus, Jahnplatz 5, 33602 Bielefeld, Telefon 0521 96733 - 25, [email protected], www.teutoburgerwald.de. www.vitalwanderwelt.de GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE Blue makes it smooth GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE is a true classic among foot care products. By complementing the proven recipe with an active substance combination of aloe vera, urea and glycerine, the cream provides the skin with more moisture and binds it there. early half of all women, but also many persons over the age of 60 and diabetics suffer from dry feet. This problem is intensified in winter, since the skin receives less circulation when it’s cold. While we then treat the hands and body with cream particularly well, the feet are often neglected. N The lack of lipids and moisture means that foot skin becomes rough and cracked. Fungi, bacteria and viruses can penetrate the skin more easily. Regular foot skin care helps with these winter problems. GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE is especially suitable for this purpose. The classic product from the house of Gerlach nourishes dry foot skin. Convincing ingredients The secret of the balm’s success lies in its balanced recipe and valuable ingredients. Then and now, the special ingredients account for its value. Lanolin, the natural wool wax from sheep, is very similar to the lipids of human skin, so that it is very easi- ly absorbed. It is deposited in the spaces between the cells of the upper callus layer. The skin is rendered pleasantly smooth. The effective combination of moisturising aloe vera, urea and glycerine renders dry foot skin supple and elastic. Essential oils of rosemary, mountain pine and lavender activate the circulation, disinfect and deodorise. The natural pathogenkilling effects of the oils also provide protection against fungal infections, inflammation and foot odour. Enlivening camphor and cooling menthol relieves burning and painful feet, and prevents itching between the toes. GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE is dermatologically tested and also suitable for the care of dry, sensitive diabetic skin. A balm for the feet: GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT BLUE cares for dry feet. PREISRÄTSEL 1. Preis: „Lassen Sie sich von uns verwöhnen“, heißt es im Quality Hotel Vital zum Stern in Bad Meinberg. Der Besuch dieses traditionsreichen Hauses verspricht ein besonderes Erlebnis zu werden. m Naturpark Teutoburger Wald/Eggegebirge, direkt am historischen Kurpark im Zentrum des Staatsbades Meinberg, liegt mitten im Grünen das Quality Hotel Vital zum Stern. Es ist eines der bedeutendsten Mineral- und Moorheilbäder im „Heilgarten Deutschlands“ und bietet damit ein optimales Ziel für Gesundheits-, Wellness-, Kurzreisen und Aktivurlaub. 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Im ersten Preis sind zwei Übernachtungen mit Frühstück im Doppelzimmer, eine Gästekarte, der Eintritt in das „mein)bad“ mit Besuch der Meersalzgrotte und eine „NaturMoor“-Packung enthalten. Quality Hotel Vital zum Stern, Brunnenstraße 84, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg, Telefon: 05234 905 -0; Fax: 05234 905 -300, E-Mail: [email protected]; Internet: www.quality-hotel-vital.de 2.– 20. Preis: Je ein fünfteiliges Set mit GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT-Präparaten für aktive, wetterfest gepflegte Füße und Beine. aben Sie es auch schon gemerkt? Die Tage sind kurz, der Wind weht rauer und die Temperaturen fallen stetig. Es ist Winter. Zum Glück gibt es GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT nicht nur für jeden Fußtyp, sondern auch für jede Jahreszeit. Ist es nämlich draußen kälter, brauchen Ihre Füße und Beine eine besondere Pflege, die sie vor Hauttrockenheit schützt und wärmt. GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT ROT mit feurigem Ingwer- und Paprikaextrakt sowie GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Wärmebad-Konzentrat mit Rosmarin und ebenfalls Paprikaextrakt aktivieren den Kreislauf in Ihren Füßen. GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Hydrolipid-Lotion zieht schnell ein und versorgt die Fuß- und Beinhaut mit viel Feuchtigkeit und hautfreundlichen Lipiden. GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Bein-Vital ist ein erfrischender und belebender Balsam für die tägliche Beinpflege. Mit seinem Inhaltsstoff Hamamelis, einem Extrakt aus dem Virginischen Zauberstrauch, wirkt er reizlindernd und hautstraffend. H AROMATHERAPY Caring oils Aromatherapy is part of phytotherapy (plant medicine). Essential oils are used for therapeutic purposes in this form of therapy. Natural scents are also used a lot in foot care. ased on ancient writings, it is known that the Arabs, Greeks and Romans made specific medicinal use of plant scents. The French chemist Gattefossé coined the word aromatherapy in the year 1928. He was convinced that illnesses could be fully treated using essential oils. The French physician Jean Valnet took up B GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT ROT GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Wärmebad-Konzentrat GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Hydrolipid-Lotion GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Bein-Vital zusammen mit einem flauschigen weißen Handtuch this natural method again in the year 1964 and published a book on aromatherapy. The term aromatherapy is in use for many fields in which essential oils are used since that time. Multi-talented Plant aromas can flow from scent lamps, porous stones or a handkerchief. But it is also absorbed by being evaporated from scented baths or skin creams. Essential oils have many uses of this type. They embody highly concentrated plant forces which unfold their direct effects on the skin, as well as our mental state. With their scent, they are even said to be able to activate the self-healing forces of human beings. GEHWOL uses effective oils, e.g. in the exclusive GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT products, such as rosemary – the medicinal plant of the year 2011 – mountain pine and lavender. Schicken Sie eine Postkarte mit dem Lösungswort oder den ausgefüllten Antwort-Coupon an: Foto: Getty images Redaktion GEHWOL JOURNAL, Dorothea Küsters Life Science Communications GmbH, Leimenrode 29, 60322 Frankfurt am Main. Einsendeschluss: 12. Februar 2011 (Poststempel) ANTWORT-COUPON " 1. Scents can activate the senses. Ihre Meinung interessiert uns, und wir freuen uns über jede Anregung. Darüber würde ich im GEHWOL JOURNAL gerne etwas lesen: IMPRINT Editorial staff and publishing company Dorothea Küsters Life Science Communications GmbH, Leimenrode 29, 60322 Frankfurt am Main Phone 069 61 998-0, Fax 069 61 998-10, E-mail: [email protected] Das Lösungswort des GEHWOL JOURNAL-Rätsels 4/2010 lautet: TALKUM Zwei Übernachtungen mit Halbpension im Ostseehotel und Ferienpark Damp hat Michaela Lammers aus Wettringen gewonnen. 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