Arguably, everyone in the whole world is under stress of some description.
Whatever causes your stress - work, family, or other worries -when the pressure gets too much we need to unwind and relax.Inhaling the essential oils can help to alleviate the inevitable stress, and attain an emotional balance, which are damaged in case of distress. A balanced emotional state in turn can have a therapeutic effect on physical problems, particularly those that are stress-related.
The therapeutic use of essential oils - aromatherapy -- is a widely acknowledged, effective way to reduce stress, and the use of appropriate essential oils has been shown by research to have immediate stress relief effects, raising mood, reducing anxiety and aiding focus and concentration.
Essential oils stimulate the powerful sense of smell and the part of the brain that affects our emotions.
The shape of an essential oil molecule is like a key that opens lock-like structure in the olfactory nerve receptors in the nostrils. The smells enter through cilia (the hairs lining the nose) to the limbic system. Stimulated limbic system releases chemicals that affect the central nervous system - the part of the brain.
In the brain, the oils can have many effects: promote memories or encourage feelings of relaxation, calmness, love, and excitement. These properties of essential oils make them so well suited to the treatment of stress-related conditions.
Aromatherapy massage is widely used treatment for stressed people. The natural and extremely small molecules of essential oils penetrate the dermis and get to work with their purity immediately. This massage works very well on the mind, as the person smells the oils during the treatment, so the effect of relaxation or alternatively, stimulation, can be enhanced.
Apart the massage, essential oils can be put into hot baths, candles or burners to diffuse scents throughout a room.
To treat stress, anxiety, tension, or mental fatigue, try any one or a combination of the following: basil, bergamot, Bomeo camphor, cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, garlic, geranium, ginger, hyssop, lavender, lemon, marjoram, meroli, nutmeg, onion, peppermint, pine, rose, rosemary, thyme.
Take Action:
1. Choose the oils according to your needs.
2.Prepare hot bath -- ad some drops of chosen essential aromatherapy oils.
3. Put some relaxing music. Enjoy!!!
Make yourself a priority. You are your most precious asset.
