Aromatherapy Stress Reduction
Aromatherapy stress relief
tames the stress monster (yes, really!)
Take a deep breath! All will be well (my personal mantra when I'm coming unraveled!)
On this page I've gathered my favorite calming, comforting recipes for aromatherapy stress reduction.
Use them any time you feel the urge to scream coming on... or better, even before that!
More and more people (even - gasp! - doctors) are turning to aromatherapy for stress reduction because it's proven to relieve anxiety, relax tension and calm rocketing nerves.
Aromatherapy cheers you up while at the same time it also calms you down.
(Calm is good, happy is better, calm AND happy is the best!)
Now... Before we jump into the recipes, let's take a quick look at the workings of aromatherapy and stress.
How Does Aromatherapy Stress Reduction Work?
Aromatherapy triggers a positive emotional and physical response by stimulating your body's limbic (emotional) and endocrine (hormonal) systems.
For example, when you smell Lavender essential oil, its microscopic chemicals immediately trigger your system to calm your nervous system and relax your muscles.
Click here to take a deeper look at how aromatherapy works.
Research on Aromatherapy Stress Reduction...
The Results Are In!
- Several studies over the past few years have found that Alzheimer's sufferers became less agitated when treated with lavender and melissa (lemon balm) essential oils.
- A study of depressed men showed that using citrus essential oils reduced their intake of antidepressants.
- Studies have found that marjoram essential oil increases production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood.
- Research has shown that ylang-ylang essential oil boosts the body's production of endorphins (hormones that produce feelings of well-being and pain reduction.)
There you have it, folks! Aromatherapy is a proven natural remedy for stress relief.
So... what are the best essential oils for aromatherapy stress reduction? Check these out...
Best Essential Oils for Stress and Tension
Benzoin, bergamot, cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, orange, palmarosa, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang
Okay, now it's YOUR turn...
What's YOUR Favorite Stress-Busting Essential Oil?
Tell us your favorite essential oils or other stress-busting tips and tricks.
Everybody here needs help taming the stress monster, so here's your chance to share what works for you. I promise, we'll all be grateful!
Click on the link to share your stress-busting secrets.
If you don't have any yet, don't feel left out... try the aromatherapy stress reduction ideas below. Then come back and report on them!
Aromatherapy Stress Relief Strategy:
Take a Time-Out!
Yes, I know you've heard this before, but self care is critical in fighting stress.
So many of us say "I just don't have time to take care of myself."
But really, the cost of not doing so is just too high. When we burn out we're no good to anyone. You gotta break the "doing too much" habit!
If you're feeling completely out of control, start by taking at least two five minute breaks a day to calm and center yourself.
(This really works!)
Stop doing all the million things on your plate. Just stop and breathe.
Increase this to 15 minutes as your tolerance increases.
If even that's too hard (been there!) then use this handy aromatherapy inhaler recipe to give yourself something to do during your five minutes.
Aromatherapy Stress Reduction Recipe:
Make Your Own Inhaler
This nifty little aromatherapy stress reliever is great because you can carry it in your bag or keep it in your desk (keep an extra one in your car - it's great for road rage!) and use it whenever you need a time-out.
Pour a teaspoon of coarse sea salt in a very small
dark glass or PET plastic bottle
and add:
- 10 drops bergamot essential oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 1 drop rose geranium essential oil
- 1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
To use, take three long, slow, deep breaths of the aroma. Take a short break, then take three more deep breaths.
Do this three times to get some serious aromatherapy for stress.
Need Supplies?
You can find an excellent selection of essential oils
at Mountain Rose Herbs(organic and plain.) They also have some nice little
glass bottles for storing your aromatherapy recipes.
(Just remember to use dark glass - essential oils are light sensitive.)
Herbal Remedies for Stress
In addition to using aromatherapy for stress, you can also help relieve stress by using herbal supplements.
Native Remedies carries some good
herbal remedies for stress.
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PureCalm: A natural remedy for anxiety and panic attacks.
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Mood Tonic Tissue Salts: Optimize the nervous system, lift mood and reduce anxiety
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Anger-Soothe: A homeopathic remedy that temporarily reduces anger and irritability
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What Next? Tension Taming Recipes!
Click here to learn how to make your own relaxing soy aromatherapy candles.
Or use a stress-busting aromatherapy diffuser blend to scent your space.
Click on the links below for a bunch more easy-to-make, effective aromatherapy stress reduction recipes...
(And remember, this is supposed to be fun!)
Super Relaxing Bath Oil Recipe
Take a slow, deep breath of this super-relaxing aromatherapy bath oil and feel all the bad stuff slide away.
Also use it relaxing, grounding body oil.
Sweet Dreams Bath Oil Recipe
Deep, rich and sensuous, this aromatherapy bath oil calms your nerves, relaxes your muscles and quiets your mind so you can fall gently into a deep, restful sleep.
Tension Tamer Salt Recipe
Come back to your happy place with these uplifting aromatherapy bath salts.
Nerves, tension and stress melt away as this relaxing recipe balances your nervous system - and your mood.
Soothing Sandalwood Lotion Recipe
Soothe your skin and your stress when you use this deeply relaxing, nourishing lotion.
Use it every time you wash your hands for some moment-to-moment aromatherapy stress reduction throughout the day. P.S. there's also a lavender lotion!
Stress Busting Lavender Massage Oil Recipe
This sweet aromatherapy aromatherapy stress reliever relaxes your muscles, calms your mind and helps you fall asleep.
And it smells good enough to eat!
YOUR Stress Relief Secrets
Come on - spill 'em! If you've got favorite essential oil blends or other stress-busting tips and tricks, here's your chance to share what works for you.
Everyone will love you for it!
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