Aromatherapy for Stress Relief

Are you felling tiered, stressed and weary? There are other options then medications-more natural and healthier options! Aromatherapy is one of them! Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils from various plants, flowers, herbs, woods and spices to promote mental well being, to relieve stress, improve breathing and strengthen the immune system. Since ancient time essential oils were used through direct inhalation, bath, massage or aerial diffusion.

Aromatherapy is a natural way to relieve stress by inducing a sense of well being through the essential oils. Most popular oils used for stress relief:

Lavender oil promotes a state of calm, releases nervousness and agitation.

Peppermint oil promotes mental clarity, anti-anxiety, enhances alertness and reduces pain.

Jasmine oil induces the state of confidence and optimism, relives headaches and insomnia.

Citrus oil promotes relaxation, is invigorating and immune stimulating.

Sandalwood oil balances emotions, promotes relaxation and meditation.

When buying essential oils make sure they are 100% natural and pure, usually they are sold in small bottle because are highly concentrated and just a few drops are needed to achieve the goal.

Before using any essential oil make sure to read and follow manufacturer’s instructions; for best results of aromatherapy use a certified practitioner.

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10 Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly

By making simple changes every day we can all improve the quality of life on earth and we can all contribute to a cleaner and safer environment. 

Here are 10 ways to help you be more eco-friendly and bring your own contribution for a better life on our planet.

1. Share your books and magazines with your friends and family and after you done reading you could donate them to different organizations or offices (like your doctor’s office).

 2. Don’t throw away your used grocery bags and re-use them to scoop after your pet or for any other small trash in your house.

3. Use fluorescent, LED or halogen bulbs instead of the conventional ones.

4. Wear only natural fabric clothes –cotton, bamboo, hemp, wool –is safer for you and environment.

5. Buy only eco-friendly toys for kids and pets- they don’t know the difference but you do!

6. Use natural cosmetics without parabens or artificial fragrances.

7. Use online services whenever possible to cut the waste of paper.

8. Change your furnace filters according with the manufacturer’s recommendations to increase the furnace performance and reduce heating costs.

9. Forget about plastics and buy eco-friendly products for your home: furniture, rugs, carpets, bedding, and kitchen accessories.

10. Using these simple ingredients:vinegar, baking soda,salt and lemon juice you can make your own cleaning solutions and they are healthier for you and for the environment.

By taking small steps at the beginning of every year and adding the eco-friendly lifestyle on our New Year's resolutions list we could all live a happier and healthier life, now and in the future.

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