Manage Stress with Essential Oils

It's probably not realistic to eliminate all stress from daily
life, so the key is how well can you manage it?  Yoga and
other forms of routine exercise can work wonders. Essential oils
can also be an effective tool for helping to promote a feeling of
peace and calm. The products I use are from Young Living, because
they are medical-grade (unadulterated), so the quality is
top-notch.


Lavender is a great all around oil and has been
known to help with relaxation. Rub two drops of lavender oil in
your hands then brush across your pillow can help promote a
restful night's sleep. Dabbing a drop or two of Stress
Away on wrists or temples can help ease frayed
nerves. Stress Away (featuring the aromas of vanilla and lime)
is one of my favorite essential oil blends
from Young Living, and it seems to live up to its name.


I recently spoke with my friend and Young Living
mentor, Carla Cohen, about her favorite essential oils for
relaxation. In the podcast (click link above to listen), she
shares a funny story about how she learned by accident the
relaxation-power of Stress Away. Carla also shares another of her
favorite de-stressing-oils, which you may have in your kitchen:
Marjoram.


"It has an uplifting scent," said Cohen.
"Marjoram was known as 'the herb of happiness'
for the Romans, and the Greeks called it 'the joy of the
mountains.'" But, Cohen went on to explain why you need the pure
essential oil in order to enjoy the full uplifting benefit of
marjoram, because dried herbs have virtually no manna, or
beneficial powers, "It's a living organism with the
essential oil," said Cohen.


Ruta-Va-La is another Young Living blend which
you may find helpful in calming nerves, promoting sleep and
managing stress. It contains Valerian, which is sometimes
referred to as 'nature's Valium.'


While I can't promise you that essential oils will work for you
in managing stress, promoting a sense of calm or easing anxiety,
you may find these oils sometimes known as 'nature's medicine'
can be of help to you and your family.


Essential oils have been around since ancient times. They've been
used to promote health and induce a feeling of peacefulness in
meditation (such as Cedarwood, Hyssop,
Frankincense & Myrrh). Today, scientists are
studying Frankincense for use as a treatment in
brain cancer research, and for promoting healthy brain function.
 


Because Young Living Essential Oils are very pure, it only takes
a drop or two to be effective. You can also add one or two drops
to a carrier oil (such as coconut, olive, or other oil) for
massage. When ordering these products from Young Living, please
be sure to use my ID #1734225, so you join our
team!