Oils of Well BeingOils of Well Being
Using a wide range of healthy coping strategies and therapeutic self-care practices during this difficult time is important in cultivating inner hope and emotional healing. Pure essential oils can offer a powerful supportive tool in this process. When used properly, they are thought to work by triggering positive signals in the brain, which can help alleviate negative emotions such as fear, stress, boredom, lethargy, anxiety, and depression.
Oils of well-being applied directly to the skin, or diffused, the aromatic molecules in essential oils can travel through the olfactory nerves to the limbic area of the brain, where the emotions are stored and processed. The limbic system influences hormone balance, heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, as well as memory, mood, and emotions. The uplifting aroma of Rose Geranium, the grounding scent of Patchouli, the energizing effect of Peppermint, and the calming effects of Lavender are all effective in supporting emotional balance.
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Essential oils are highly concentrated natural extracts from the seeds, roots, stems, flowers, and bark of plants and trees. They contain the essence of a plant with a unique and strong aroma that can be extracted by pressing or steaming different parts of a plant. The most common way of use is by inhalation, either alone or mixed with a carrier oil, and applied on the skin. They are also used in many other ways, like in massages or added to bath water. They can also be used as fragrances in perfumery and to create a range of other natural beauty products.
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