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The Basics Of Aromatherapy, The Natural Way To Supplement Your Body's Wellbeing

Aromatherapy is a way to naturally aide your body's health through the use of scent.

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I've never been the type of person who would willingly take prescription medication. The idea of prescription medication made me feel like a lab rat. Eventually, my mom stumbled across aromatherapy and became engulfed in it, which led to me also becoming a huge believer and advocate of the practice. You can topically apply essential oils or you can diffuse them into the air while doubling the diffuser as a dehumidifier. Whichever way you choose to go about aromatherapy, it is the most natural way to practice health and wellness.

Here are a few of the more everyday, basic oils and why people like them:

Peppermint

  • Cooling
  • Allergy relief
  • Energy booster
  • Digestive aide
  • Brain stimulant

Lavender

  • Stress reliever
  • Sleep aide
  • Soothes bug bites and sunburns
  • Soothes acne
  • Lowers blood pressure and increases blood circulation

Rosemary

  • Stress reliever
  • Brain Stimulant
  • Increases blood circulation
  • Stimulates hair growth
  • Mood booster
  • Pain reliever

Eucalyptus

  • Insect repellent
  • Assists with breathing / eases asthma
  • Moisturizing properties
  • Energy booster
  • Fungal treatment

Tea Tree

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Insect repellent
  • Soothes acne
  • Antibacterial
  • Can be used as an expectorant to relieve coughs

Frankincense

  • Promotes healthy skin / reduces scarring
  • Boosts immune system
  • Promotes digestion

Sandalwood

  • Anti-inflammatory / reduces scarring
  • Brain stimulant
  • Disinfectant
  • Insect Repellent

The essential oils listed above can be found at almost any grocery store, Target/Walmart, or organic supermarket. You can also order them online. There are plenty more oils out there, these are just the more common ones. There are also options that give you a combined mixture of various oils that have similar benefits to give the mixture a unique scent!

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