Anxiety is that feeling of not being able to catch your breath, feeling like you are frustrated and don’t know why. This feeling of anxiousness can occur from an event or it could come from an imbalance in your body.
Either way, it can be very hard to deal with and it can not only affect you but also those around you. This is why using essential oils for anxiety can be an effective, natural ailment.
Lemon essential oil has been shown to boost mood and provide an energizing effect when inhaled. “Tests showed that lemon scent had a positive effect on mood regardless of expectancies or previous use of aromatherapy.”
Lemon’s Positive Mood-Boosting Effects
Orange obviously has a tart citrusy smell also but is a little sweeter and lighter than lemon and works wonders combined with vanilla essential oil!
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Next, the sweet aroma of vanilla can help to boost mood and even fight infections. Vanilla’s scent is so light, it often requires a few drops in order to be able to smell it as easily.
Yummy Vanilla
Peppermint inhaled in addition to applied topically to the temples (as far from the eyes as possible), can help relieve headaches. Put 1-2 drops on each temple and you will begin to feel a very cooling feeling and it will help ease tension.
Peppermint For Headaches
It helps to relieve muscle pain and provides a very sweet and spicy aroma. It can get you going in bed by stimulating libido, boost circulation which can provide a great detox and more energy.
Cinnamon is not only great in sangria!
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