Are you stressed out and looking for ways to help calm you down?
I always find myself need to step back from things and gave a little breather because Im such a worry wart! Essential oils are now a huge part of my day to help me relax thanks to their therapeutic aroma and calming properties.
Stressed? Here is a list of Therapeutic Essential Oils that a beneficial for it:
Aniseed Essential Oil
Balsam Fir Essential Oil
Basil Essential Oil
Bay Leaf Essential Oil
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Cardamom Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Mandarin Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Melissa Essential Oil
Menthol Essential Oil
Myrtle Essential Oil
Petitgrain EssentialOil
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Rose Essential Oil
Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Rosewood Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Spruce Essential Oil
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Tomar Seed Essential Oil
Wintergreen Essential Oil
Yarrow Essential Oil
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Essential oils have powerful properties that can calm emotions. These essential oil recipes are great help uplift your mood:
Foot Soak:
4 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil
4 drops of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
4 drops of Sweet Orange Essential Oil
3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
5 mL of Sweet Almond Oil (or carrier oil of your choice)
Mix Essential oils and Carrier oil with the tub of cool water. Soak feet and relax for about 10-15 minutes!
Steam Inhalation:
Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything right now and can't seem to find time to relax?
Here's a super easy and uplifting blend that'll help relax your mind leaving you feel calm and uplifted. Lavender Essential Oil Just add 5-10 drops of Essential Oil in a bowl of hot water. Place your head over the bowl with a towel draped over your head, close your eyes and Inhale the vapours.
Here's a few other Essential Oils you can use:
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Spruce Essential Oil
Myrtle Essential Oil
This is a quick and easy blend to do when you don't have a lot of time but need some time to relax and keep yourself calm
Bath:
When aromatherapy oils are blended in the bath they may help you feel more relaxed and de-stressed. For best results close all the doors and windows to prevent the vapours from escaping!
You're now ready to sneak away with a glass of wine and relax (:
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* This information is not a substitute for medication / medical advice and is not intended to cure, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Keep away from children at all times.