How to Reduce Stress with Essential Oils

How to Reduce Stress with Essential Oils



Essential oils have strong mood enhancing qualities that can be used to create a stress free environment. The right scent will help anyone relieve anxiety, create confidence, relax the body. Thus creating inner and outer harmony. Holistic Health Specialist agree essential oils are a good
alternative way to reduce stress overload without causing harmful effects to the body.







Things You'll Need:





Essential Oils




Sprayer




Bottle with stopper




Baby Oil




Rosewater




Alcohol









1


Holistic Health Specialist recommend cedarwood,geranium,
basil
to calm the nerves after a stressful work day. Feeling slow and sluggish, Use
rosemary
,
lavender
, for an energy boost, they suggest. Use rosemary or sandalwood when emotions and stress are high.





2


Now, here are a few simple ways to fill the environment with the relaxing scents. Get a small glass bottle with a stopper for the top. A selection of essential oils. And a small plant sprayer type bottle.





3


Fill the plant spray bottle with water add a few drops of the above essential oils. Spray the room completely for the desired effect.





4


Mix a few mood enhancing drops with baby oil and massage on hands, arms, legs to relax the body.





5


Make a relaxing perfume. Use a small bottle with a stopper to store the perfume. Add 12 drops of bergamot or rose essential oil to
2 ВЅ oz of rosewater and alcohol. Shake the mixture before
applying.








Tips & Warnings










If you have sensitive skin be sure to patch test your skin before use. Place a drop of essential oil on an adhesive bandage. Place on forearm overnight. If you notice a bad reaction. Discontinue use.









Children
, The Elderly and Pregnant women should consult a doctor before using essential oils.



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