Sitting in a hot tub, feeling a burst of bubbles against your skin is the kind of relaxation you need. Level it up a notch by using aromatherapy. Here are some benefits you can look forward to:
Improve performance
Sniff peppermint for an instant edge in the gym. In Raudenbush’s research, people who inhaled this scent before running on a treadmill said they felt like their jog finished faster; others were able to spend more time lifting weights. Peppermint aromas (cinnamon too) turn on a series of nerve pathways in the body called the reticular activating system (RAS), which regulates alertness. “That makes you more focused on what you’re doing, distracts you from any discomfort so you can exercise longer, and stimulates your muscles to perform better,” Raudenbush explains. Chewing cinnamon or peppermint gum or taking a few whiffs of either scent before your workout delivers that boost. Source: Shape
Better skin
Diluted essential oils can be spritzed onto the skin or scalp to reduce acne, dandruff, cellulite, toe fungus, itching, inflammation from bites, rashes or to improve wound healing. Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is one of the most popular oils for treating skin problems since it has antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and other cleansing qualities.
Other aromatherapy oils for skin (including essential oils for acne) include lavender, clary sage, juniper berry, lemon, orange, helichrysum and frankincense. To make a homemade aromatherapy oil spritzer that you can spray into the troubled area of your skin, add 10–20 drops of oil to a spray bottle containing about four ounces of water.
Use several sprays at one time on your skin, and keep what you don’t use right away for later use. You can also use the same oils on your skin or scalp directly (including making a homemade essential oil shampoo) or spray them throughout your home for other benefits. Source: DrAxe
Elevate mood
Using clary sage can uplift and calm your mood and frankincense is great for treating anxiety and depression because it provides tranquil energy and spiritual grounding. Chamomile can decrease over-thinking, irritability, and worry. Ylang ylang oil helps with increasing cheerfulness, optimism, and soothes fearfulness. Jasmine is commonly used as an anti-depressant and produces a feeling of confidence and optimism. Source: HealthFitnessRevolution
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