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HTML <html> <head> <title>Stressed? Smell Your Cares Away</title> </head> <body> <h1>Stressed? Smell Your Cares Away</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="author_1_91216.html">Livia Mercer</a></div><div class="body">Who of us can say that we have no pressures in life? In our hectic society it is not uncommon to feel stress, anxiety, headaches, mental fatigue and insomnia. In fact these symptoms are so common that many of us just learn to live with them, hoping that if we ignore them long enough, one day they will just disappear. Not so.<br /> <br /> Research shows that not only will they not disappear but they can lead to much more serious problems including ulcers, heart attacks and clinical depression. So it would make sense to devote a little time regularly to de-stress.Granted, not all of us have the time or the budget to regularly indulge in the "Day Spa" experience, but we all have a few minutes a day and a few dollars to invest in a basic aromatherapy oil kit.<br /> <br /> Aromatherapy oils have been shown to have calming, relaxing, uplifting and restorative effects on the body. There are a few ways you can use them depending on your moods. You can mix a few drops of oil in an oil burner or mix five drops of three different oils in a tablespoon of carrier oil and put it in your bathwater or five drops of three oils in two tablespoons of carrier oil to massage into you body.<br /> <br /> How do you choose the oils to use?<br /> <br /> Well there are a few basic rules but mainly, go with what you like.<br /> Generally the smells you are attracted to are the ones good for you. (I haven't found chocolate essential oils yet. Sorry girls) <br /> <br /> Generally the softer the smell of the oil, the more relaxing it is. The sharper the smell the more invigorating it is. So to help you relax you would choose soft, earthy herbal oils.<br /> <br /> Some of these are: Geranium, lavender, neroli, sandalwood, chamomile, rose, patchouli, jasmine, rosewood, cedarwood and ylang-ylang.<br /> Some of the uplifting oils are: basil, bergamot, cypress, rosemary, sage, lemongrass, orange, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, peppermint and spearmint.<br /> <br /> I have collected a few of my favourite recipes for you to try. But feel free to experiment and create your own favourites. There are no wrong formulations.<br /> <br /> For headaches: 3 drops lavender 3 drops geranium 3 drops sandalwood<br /> <br /> For insomnia: 3 drops chamomile 3 drops cedarwood 3 drops ylang-ylang<br /> <br /> For mental fatigue: 3 drops basil 3 drops neroli 3 drops sandalwood<br /> John Gerard wrote: "The smell of basil is good for the heart and for the head, that the seede cureth the infirmities of the heart, taketh away sorrowfulness which cometh of melancholy, and maketh a man merry and glad."<br /> <br /> For peace of mind: 3 drops jasmine 3 drops orange 3 drops sandalwood<br /> <br /> For happiness: 3 drops ylang-ylang 3 drops clary sage 2 drops lemon 1 drop lavender<br /> <br /> For warmth: 3 drops lavender 3 drops orange 3 drops cinnamon<br /> <br /> For enthusiasm: 3 drops lemon 3 drops grapefruit 3 drops mandarin 3 drops ylang-ylang<br /> <br /> For renewed energy: 3 drops jasmine 3 drops lemon 3 drops bergamot<br /> <br /> For sweet thoughts: 3 drops grapefruit 2 drops sandalwood 2 drops jasmine 2 drops cinnamon<br /> <br /> For inspiration: 3 drop bergamot 3 drops sandalwood 2 drops grapefruit 1 drop jasmine<br /> <br /> Have a great time experimenting. Just one drop can make a difference in the smell of the oil blend, so go ahead and create your own signature scent.<br /> </div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_108225_28.html">http://www.articlealley.com/article_108225_28.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorOccupation"><strong>Occupation:</strong> Beauty Editor</div> <div class="authorBio">Livia Mercer is the creator of The Beauty Review. A FREE monthly online magazine for women who love beauty and cosmetics and want REAL product reviews by REAL women. For a free, subscription, visit: http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au </div> <div class="authorUrl"><a href="http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au" target="_blank">http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au</a></div></author> </body> </html>
Text Stressed? Smell Your Cares Away Author: Livia Mercer Who of us can say that we have no pressures in life? In our hectic society it is not uncommon to feel stress, anxiety, headaches, mental fatigue and insomnia. In fact these symptoms are so common that many of us just learn to live with them, hoping that if we ignore them long enough, one day they will just disappear. Not so. Research shows that not only will they not disappear but they can lead to much more serious problems including ulcers, heart attacks and clinical depression. So it would make sense to devote a little time regularly to de-stress.Granted, not all of us have the time or the budget to regularly indulge in the "Day Spa" experience, but we all have a few minutes a day and a few dollars to invest in a basic aromatherapy oil kit. Aromatherapy oils have been shown to have calming, relaxing, uplifting and restorative effects on the body. There are a few ways you can use them depending on your moods. You can mix a few drops of oil in an oil burner or mix five drops of three different oils in a tablespoon of carrier oil and put it in your bathwater or five drops of three oils in two tablespoons of carrier oil to massage into you body. How do you choose the oils to use? Well there are a few basic rules but mainly, go with what you like. Generally the smells you are attracted to are the ones good for you. (I haven't found chocolate essential oils yet. Sorry girls) Generally the softer the smell of the oil, the more relaxing it is. The sharper the smell the more invigorating it is. So to help you relax you would choose soft, earthy herbal oils. Some of these are: Geranium, lavender, neroli, sandalwood, chamomile, rose, patchouli, jasmine, rosewood, cedarwood and ylang-ylang. Some of the uplifting oils are: basil, bergamot, cypress, rosemary, sage, lemongrass, orange, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, peppermint and spearmint. I have collected a few of my favourite recipes for you to try. But feel free to experiment and create your own favourites. There are no wrong formulations. For headaches: 3 drops lavender 3 drops geranium 3 drops sandalwood For insomnia: 3 drops chamomile 3 drops cedarwood 3 drops ylang-ylang For mental fatigue: 3 drops basil 3 drops neroli 3 drops sandalwood John Gerard wrote: "The smell of basil is good for the heart and for the head, that the seede cureth the infirmities of the heart, taketh away sorrowfulness which cometh of melancholy, and maketh a man merry and glad." For peace of mind: 3 drops jasmine 3 drops orange 3 drops sandalwood For happiness: 3 drops ylang-ylang 3 drops clary sage 2 drops lemon 1 drop lavender For warmth: 3 drops lavender 3 drops orange 3 drops cinnamon For enthusiasm: 3 drops lemon 3 drops grapefruit 3 drops mandarin 3 drops ylang-ylang For renewed energy: 3 drops jasmine 3 drops lemon 3 drops bergamot For sweet thoughts: 3 drops grapefruit 2 drops sandalwood 2 drops jasmine 2 drops cinnamon For inspiration: 3 drop bergamot 3 drops sandalwood 2 drops grapefruit 1 drop jasmine Have a great time experimenting. Just one drop can make a difference in the smell of the oil blend, so go ahead and create your own signature scent. Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_108225_28.html About the Author: Livia Mercer is the creator of The Beauty Review. A FREE monthly online magazine for women who love beauty and cosmetics and want REAL product reviews by REAL women. For a free, subscription, visit: http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au
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