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Let Aromatherapy Boost Your Health!

By April 4, 2018 No Comments

Looking for a little scent to spice up your life? Then, why not use aromatherapy? For many years, people have been practicing the science of aromatherapy not just for aesthetic purposes but for healthful purposes as well. The essential oils used in aromatherapy are said to offer several therapeutic benefits that can only improve health and enhance your lifestyle.

The great thing about aromatherapy is that it is a fairly easy activity to perform. All you need are a couple of bottles of the best essential oils you can find and the right amount of enthusiasm. In this article, you will learn more about how to apply aromatherapy in your daily life, using the many aromatherapy free recipes available below. These aromatherapy free recipes have a variety of purposes, ranging from treatments for relaxation, muscle aches, pains, colds, flu, and more.

 

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Ease Stress and Muscle Pain

Stress is never a good thing. In fact, it can complicate other health concerns you may have, leading to more serious conditions. That is why you need to get rid of stress whenever you can. Try this aromatherapy recipe for relief:

  • 3 drops of lavender
  • 2 drops of petitgrain
  • 1-2 drops of frankincense
  • Mix all these oils together before adding them to a warm bath
  • Allow yourself to relax in the bath for 10-20 minutes
  • The combination of soothing warm water and this therapeutic blend will ease muscle pains as a result of stress

 

Ease Congestion of the Chest and the Sinuses

Feeling congested? This aromatherapy recipe will help ease congestion as brought on by colds, flu, or sinusitis.

  • Simply boil a pot of water and pour the water into a bowl
  • While still steaming, add 2 drops of eucalyptus, 2 drops of lavender, and 2 drops of tea tree
  • Place your head over the bowl and cover with a towel
  • Inhale this aromatherapy steaming blend for at least 3 minutes

 

 

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How To Uplift Your Mood

Feeling a bit down? Are you having one of those Monday Blues? Well, you can use this aromatherapy recipe blend to recharge your positivity.

  • Take 2 drops of geranium, 2 drops of rosewood, and 2 drops of bergamot
  • Add to 6 teaspoons of massage oil. You can also use a plain base or carrier oil for this
  • Wear this mixture as fragrance or inhale it directly from the bottle

The essential oils used in these free aromatherapy recipes have healthful enduring effects and will certainly last a long time.

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