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Invigorating Body Wash Scrub

Do you know…….DIY home made natural body wash scrub is very satisfying and helps to stay on a beauty budget while enjoying the benefits of Essential Oils. Essential Oils have been u

Invigorating Body Wash                   Scrub

sed since centuries for their healing and medicinal properties. They are natural, volatile, liquid extract of different parts of the plant with individual chemical properties.

DIY Invigorating Body Wash Scrub:

 

½ Cup Brown Sugar or White granulated Sugar

¾ Cup Olive Oil or melted Coconut oil or sweet Almond oil

¼ Cup Unscented liquid Castile Soap or unscented Shower Gel

2 Tbsp Honey

10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

10 drops Patchouli Essential Oil

10 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

8 drops Geranium Essential Oi

Mix ingredients in a large glass bowl well with stainless steel fork, transfer in an 16oz airtight glass jar, label, store away from moisture in a cool place. Use daily or as often as desired in the morning during shower as a soap and scrub in one for your morning fresh start. This blend could last upto 2 months.

Here are a few essential oil combinations that could be tried, depending on your skin type:

Normal: Lavender, Orange, Tea tree

Dry: Cedarwood, Geranium, Sandalwood, Palmarosa, Chamomile

Oily: Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, Geranium, Cypress

Combination: Lavender, Bergamot, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood

For Aromatherapy benefits too, can try one of these combinations:

Energizing:  Grapefruit, Bergamot, Peppermint

Happiness:  Cypress, Lemon, Patchouli, Rose or Geranium

Tranquility:  Chamomile, Rose, Neroli, Lemon

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Vibrational Healing with Aromatherapy

Do you know…… The aura is an electromagnetic force field that surrounds all living things in both the animal and plant kingdom and interpenetrates the physical body. Everything is made up of energy and has a vibrational frequency which is the rate at which vibration occurs and it could be changed. Our body attunes to its surroundings. That’s why it’s important to surround with things that have a positive frequency or vibration (vibes or awareness). Any energy disturbances i.e. the

         Vibrational Healing with Essential Oil

change in the harmonious coherent frequencies of the subtle body due to any physical or emotional or organic imbalance, precede the appearance of disease and illness in the physical body. This blockage of the flow of life energy can be characterized by inflammation, irritation, and illness. The frequency of human body can be measured by a Biofeedback machine, that usually operate by detecting skin temperature, muscle tension, and/or brain wave activity.

According to researchers in Washington, using Tainio Technology, the vibrational frequency of Essential oils are the highest of any other measured natural substances. Essential oils have been used for centuries for their healing and medicinal properties. Through the principle of entrainment, the oil’s higher frequency will raise the vibratory quality of the individual. For example;

Rose oil is typically cited as the highest frequency essential oil, resonating at 320 MHz (although some research has indicated that Idaho Blue Spruce can reach up to 580 MHz). Frequencies of some common essential oils:

Frankincense: 147 MHz

Lavender: 118 MHz

Myrrh: 105 MHz

Sandalwood: 98 MHz

Angelica: 85 MHz

Peppermint: 78 MHz

Basil: 52 MHz

A healthy body typically has a frequency ranging from 62 to 78 MHz, whereas disease sets in at 57 MHz. Fresh produce and herbs vibrate from 20 to 27 MHz, whereas dry herbs carry a frequency between 12 and 22 MHz. Canned and processed foods have no measurable frequency (0 MHz).

Based on the information, by changing your food choices and by smelling, diffusing, and topically applying high quality Essential oils, you can almost immediately increase your vibrational energy for your well-being.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

De-stress with Aromatherapy

Do you know………We’re a society of chronic stress or should I say, we create stress because of our thinking and our reaction to the situation. It’s an awful fact, that many of us don’t realize, but everyone likes to have some peace – quiet and the inner serenity. Our body reacts to stress in many of the same ways it reacts to a perceived threat. While vastly different, each stressful situation; whether life-threatening or simple inconvenience, or dealing with our day to day life or constantly under attack by outside forces (especially, our own loved ones), triggers a fight or flight response, releasing adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream. Adrenaline increases blood pressure and boosts energy supplies, while cortisol releases glucose into the bloodstream, and even altering the immune system which can cause some serious health risks, including:

Insomnia

High blood-pressure

Depression, Increased anxiety

Hormonal imbalances

Hostility and rage

Aggressive and impulsive behavior

Which is why we need to work towards decluttering our life. Take a step back, and assess what is stressing you out? Learn how to reverse the biological mechanism of the sympathetic nervous system? Develop positive thinking which strengthens your focus and inner resolve, learn how to use empowering, encouraging self-dialogue that releases serotonin, dopamine, allows opening the needed inner resources to be successful. Also, an effective communication is the most important life-skill, that extends and connects us and helps in developing relationship with others.

There are medications (Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, and Ativan) that act as tranquilizer (that slow down the nervous system which in turn creates a relaxing and calming effect) to help deal with anxiety, but with side effects and safety concerns, such as the risk of addiction. U

se of Essential Oils through Aromatherapy is an extremely powerful alternative holistic approach. It can conjure memories both good and bad, excite us, soothe us, even promotes sleep. Essential oils are natural volatile plant extract that have been used since centuries for healing and beauty products.

 Several essential oils can slow brain wave patterns to produce sensations of relaxation. This mode of action is similar to sedative type drugs (only milder and without any of the bad side effects). Like: Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Helichrysum, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Neroli, Ylang Ylang , Vetiver, Rose, Spikenard and Frankincense. Several of these oils can help to produce a spiritual calmness if we wish to meditate; Vetiver, Roman Chamomile, Rose, S

pikenard and Frankincense.

Calming Aromatic Diffuser Blend

20 drops Roman Chamomile
15 drops Lavender
10 drops Orange
10 drops Geranium
5 drops Ylang Ylang

Combine Essential Oils in a 5ml dark glass Euro vial or with dropper, cover, label and mix well. Add 5-10 drops to water in diffuser for relaxing, calming aromatic experience.

 

Managing Healthy Beard with Essential Oils

Do you know…………this article is for all you gentlemen out there who keep beard. Just like the hair on our head, beard require a lot of care; maintaining, trimming, washing, and styling to stay looking their best as well- groomed beard shows your personality. Many men use beard balm and beard oil to help nourish, condition, style their beard, and to avoid the itch.

         Managing Beard with Aromatherapy

I’ll discuss here DIY recipe for your own natural beard balm. It sounds overwhelming at first, but once you would make it, you would do it repeatedly and won’t use the store bought products again. Unlike store bought products, here you will be making with love and passion and will know exactly what it consists of that you will be applying on your facial hair and can be gifted too.

Most natural Beard Balm recipes are made of:

Beeswax: is a natural product that comes from honeycomb of the honeybee with a great scent and no expiration date. It can be heated and reused without losing its properties. It is available in pellet, bar or granule form in white or yellow color. Beeswax gives beard hold and shape.

Butters: we are not talking about our normally used table butter. In most cases, shea and cocoa butter is used. Shea butter is a natural fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the Shea tree, native to West Africa. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory color. It has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries due to its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids, moisturizing, and healing properties, combined with its easy-to-spread consistency on the skin. Cocoa butter is fatty substance obtained from cocoa beans and it’s the actual butter that is used in the manufacture of chocolates, confectionery, and cosmetics. It’s relatively cheaper than shea butter Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids and phytochemicals, therefore used to hydrate, nourish, and improve elasticity of the skin. It supposedly slows skin aging by protecting against damage from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Carrier oils: to make your beard soft. Commonly used carrier oils are Jojoba, Argan, Sweet almond, Coconut Oil, Avocado, Castor, and a few more. Most of them are moisturizing and nourishing. Depending on the properties, you choose accordingly.

Essential oils: are natural, volatile, concentrated liquid product extracted from different parts of plants and possess individual therapeutic properties. They have been used since centuries for healing and curing various ailments. Some of the essential oils used for beard products are; Bergamot, Clove, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary, Tea tree, Thyme

DIY Simple Beard Balm Recipe:

1 Tablespoon Beeswax pellets

1.5 teaspoon Shea butter

1 teaspoon Jojoba oil

2 drops Tea tree Essential Oil

2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil

2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

1oz tin container or glass jar with lid
Fill a pot with 2 inches of water on a low-medium heat, add beeswax pellets and shea butter in a glass measuring cup and place in the hot water, keep stirring till melted and thoroughly combined. Remove from heat, add Jojoba oil, mix and bring to room temperature (3-5 mts). Now add essential oils, stir well until smooth, pour into a container or jar, close the lid, label. Let it rest for couple of hours, then use as needed. Stays good for 6-12 months.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

 

Workshop: Manage Insomnia with Essential Oils

Workshop:
Manage Insomnia with Essential Oils
        with Uma Bagadia of Aroma Wellness

Lack of sleep is a problem for millions of Americans. Sleep deprivation not only causes tiredness, but can eventually lead to chronic agitation, depression, dizziness, and headaches.
Attendees will learn;-What is Essential Oil?
-How to tap into the healing power of Essentials Oils through Aromatherapy?
-How to improve the quality of better night sleep with calming-relaxing essential oils?
-DIY Insomnia Essential Oil recipe demonstration.

Date/Time: Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Village Wellness Brookfield, 18720 Pleasant St., Brookfield, WI 53045
Early-bird discount $25, until July 9, 2019. At the door $35

Uma is the Founder of Aroma Wellness. She is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, very passionate and dedicated to create practical awareness towards the natural remedies using Essential Oils for Chakra Balancing and resolving most persistent problems of human body, including stress.
Uma has 22+ years of experience in the US healthcare system, working as a Medical Technologist(MT-ASCP) for major hospital systems in Wisconsin. She accomplished her MBA studies from UW-Milwaukee and Masters in Genetics from India, with keen interest in teaching-learning, focused upon a key role of Aromatherapy as an alternative-holistic approach for cure of the recurrently growing day- to-day human health problems in the present stressful mechanized world.

Medicinal Properties of Castor Oil

Do you know………. Castor oil is a translucent multipurpose vegetable oil with a yellow tint. It is produced by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis (Castor seeds) plant, which is native to Africa and Asia. Ninety percent of its fatty acid content is a specific, rare compound called ricinoleic acid and thought to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, moisturizing, and some other useful properties.

            Benefits of Castor Oil

Folk healers worldwide have used castor oil to treat a wide variety of health conditions for thousands of years and have been commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Now, still Castor oil is used for a wide range of industrial, cosmetic, and medical purposes and has become a trendy budget beauty buy. It can be used both topically and internally in low doses.

Common uses of Castor Oil:

  • Castor seed oil is most widely used in small quantities as a laxative (a purgative). The presence of ricinoleic acid helps in the digestion process by ensuring regular bowel movements and promoting nutrient absorption. It can be a very effective treatment for extreme cases of constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cramping, edema, and leaky gut syndrome.
  • Castor oil can be consumed in case of nausea or chronic vomiting.
  • It can be used topically on skin and hair, in order to increase the luster, shine, and nourishing scalp from drying.
  • It stimulates tissue growth and is often used on wounds to speed healing and prevent infections.
  • Castor oil is anti-inflammatory due to its ricinoleic acid that helps with inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and muscle aches.
  • Its antifungal properties may help fight off Candida, keeping the mouth healthy.
  • Castor oil has strong immune-enhancing effects by supporting the body’s lymphatic system.

Castor oil can have a few side effects, like:

Pregnancy: If administered to pregnant women in higher dosages, can cause excessive pelvic contractions which can lead to a miscarriage or premature delivery.

Skin: The skin can sometimes break out and have an allergic reaction when exposed to castor oil.

Digestive issues: Taking too much castor oil internally can cause diarrhea or cramping.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Chakra, Yoga, and Essential Oils

Do you know……… According to traditional Indian medicine and Vedic scriptures, there are 72,000 Nadis in human body. The Nadis refer to the network of channels through which the Prana (energies of the Subtle Body) said to flow. For a healthy body and mind it is important that prana flows in the body freely. When there is blockage or hinderance in the flow of prana, it messes up the whole system (creates Vyadhi). Out of all Nadis, 3 of them have special importance – IDA, PINGALA and SUSHUMNA

Sushumna: is the central channel that runs vertically from the base of the spine to the top of the head.

Ida: terminates in the LEFT nostril and is cooling, feminine, and calming. It has lunar energy and is associated with introverted qualities in the right hemisphere of the brain.

Pingala: terminates in the RIGHT nostril and is heating, masculine, and energizing. It has solar energy and is associated with extroverted qualities in the left hemisphere of the brain.

Ida and Pingala Nadis cross along the central Sushumna Nadi. The points of intersection of these 3 Nadis, makes a whirlpool of energy along the spine, called Chakras. We and everything around us is made up of energy. It includes layers of energy fields that surround the physical body. These interconnected metaphysical layers create the body’s electromagnetic field, also known as its aura. This energy connects us to one another, to the universe, allows us to attract love, health, positivity and joy. The energy rises from the base of the spine to the crown of the body. There are 7 main chakras in the human body:

Mooladhara (Root) Chakra: .is the first chakra at the base of the energy system, If a person operates from this energy center, then the person seeks security and focuses on survival.

Swadisthana (Sacral) Chakra: Considered the gate chakra for all fluidity. A person operating from the sacral chakra seeks pleasure and sex.

Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra: To foster positive energy for personal transformation and to keep belly fire at a control. If the energies are around manipura (behind Naval), then that person is a doer and enjoys power. Till here all the Chakras are found in other species also.

Anahata (Heart) chakra: Promote peace and harmony between your physical and spiritual worlds. The energy from the heart center emits pure love, creativity making the person very loving.

Vishuddhi (Throat) chakra: To purify your being and keep your emotional self-balanced. If your energies are dominant in vishuddhi (throat), you become non- judgmental.

Ajna (Third Eye) chakra: To purify your being and keep your emotional self balanced. If your energies are dominant in the third eye, a person is intellectual, intuitive and lives in harmony with everything around.

Sahasrara (Crown) chakra: People who attain enlightenment are represented with the halo. This is the ultimate state which you want to attain.

Collectively, our chakras keep us healthy and whole. When we experience “off” times in our lives or keep attracting “losers and negativity” into our personal world, it is generally a sign that chakras are misaligned or blocked. Unbalanced chakras can lead to a variety of physical, mental and spiritual ailments, dysfunctions as do each of the vital organs connected to the out-of-balance chakras. Chakra Balancing could be attained by the use of Essential Oils, Yoga, Reiki to facilitate healing benefits:

Alleviates tension and apprehension

Ability to heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually

Ability to increase self-worth through greater self-confidence

Capability to connect to others on a deeper, more spiritual level

Rebalances the body’s entire organ function

Improves Physical, emotional, and mental Imbalances

Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated extract of different parts of plants and contain therapeutic properties. It has been used since ancient times for healing, health care, beauty products, meditation, etc. Essential Oils promote health of body, peacefulness of mind, helps a person get in touch with their true selves, by working in conjunction with olfactory system. Following essential oils could be used in attaining the chakra balance in our body:

Root Chakra: Sandalwood, Juniper, Patchouli, Vetiver
Sacral Chakra: Ylang-Ylang, Cypress, and Myrtle
Solar Plexus Chakra: Lavender, Fennel, Sandalwood, Cardamom, and Champa flower
Heart Chakra: Lavender, Rose, Geranium, Rose otto, Neroli, and Bergamot
Throat Chakra: Frankincense, Lemon, Bergamot, Chamomile
Third Eye Chakra: Basil, Camphor, Rosemary, Lavender
Crown Chakra: Lavender, Neroli, Frankincense

Yoga is another basic way to balance each chakra because it creates alignment in the physical body like essential oils. Practice simple Yoga postures and controlled breathing (Pranayama) to cleanse, balance and open the Chakras; Forward bend for the Root chakra, Triangle pose for the Sacral chakra, Mountain pose for the Solar Plexus chakra, Cobra pose for the Heart chakra, Shoulder stand for the Throat chakra, cat/cow pose for the Third Eye chakra, and the Tree pose, head stand for the Crown chakra.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Yoga and Essential Oil Harmony

Do you know……..the United Nations (UN), declared June 21, as International Yoga Day in 2015, on the suggestion of India Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. Yoga is not a religion, it is a spiritual and ascetic discipline, a philosophy which originated in ancient India about 5000 years ago. Yoga includes a group of specific bodily postures, breath control, simple meditation that is practiced for health and relaxation. The word ‘Yoga’ derives from Sanskrit (an ancient language of India, still spoken) that means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of a person’s mind, body, and consciousness. Patanjali, is said to be the father of classical ashtanga yoga (the eight-limbed path), who wrote the Yoga Sutra, that also outlines eight limbs of yoga: Yamas (restraints), Niyamas (observances), Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathing), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharna (concentration), Dhyan (meditation), and Samadhi (absorption).

Yoga and Essential Oil Harmony

Yoga was first introduced to the Western world by Swami Vivekananda (was an Indian Hindu monk, a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa), more than a hundred years ago and is rapidly getting integrated into our public education, health care, and the workplace. There are several different styles of Yoga. Today, most people practicing yoga, do perform asanas, which is a program of physical postures that provide strength, endurance, improve circulation and energy flow, cleanse organs, and expand muscles, joints. Here are some practical benefits of Yoga, that people may experience:

Increased Flexibility and balance

Improved muscle strength and tone

Reduced Joint Pain

Increased Stamina and Body awareness

Reduced Stress, Relaxation, and better sleep

Strengthens Self-awareness

Encourages forgiveness

Aromatherapy and yoga are both ancient healing practices focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health. Aromatherapy is the art and science of using Essential Oils which are natural, volatile, concentrated extract of different parts of plants. Essential Oils are incorporated to enhance the practice of Yoga for their emotional and physical benefits. Based on their therapeutic properties, Essential Oils can be used in a diffuser, or by mixing several drops with water in a spray bottle, or by mixing with carrier oil for anointing students, with their permission, on the forehead, or cleanse and purify yoga classroom, as well as yoga mats. Some of the popular Essential Oils used during Yoga are: 

Lavender: decreases stress and anxiety, calming, anti-inflammatory, for sore muscles, anti-bacterial

Frankincense: grounding, balancing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent,  boost cellular regeneration, strengthens the immune system, and stimulates the lymphatic system

Eucalyptus: anti-inflammatory, decongestant, disinfectant, antiseptic

Myrrh: for immune system, anti-infectious, antiviral

Peppermint: energizing

Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Tangerine: calming, cleansing, purifying

DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner:

12 drops Tea tree Essential Oil

8 drops Lavender Essential Oil

4 drops Bergamot or Lemon Essential Oil

1 Tbsp Vodka

2oz Distilled water

In a 2oz dark glass spray bottle, add essential oils, vodka, fill with distilled water, close the bottle, mix, and label. Mix well before each use.  Spray yoga mat after completing the yoga session and putting the mat away. Use as needed.

Yoga, Meditation, and Aromatherapy all support the well-being of our body, mind, and spirit. Here is a beautiful quote from The Bhagvad Gita,

 “Yoga is the journey; of the Self, to the Self, through the Self.”

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Aromatherapy Aid to Shingles

Do you know……… Shingles is the common name of Herpes zoster, is an outbreak of a painful, itchy rash or blisters on the skin that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the Varicella-zoster virus. Shingles duration is most often between 3 to 5 weeks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 out of every 3 people in the United States, will develop shingles. People most at risk for developing shingles include those:

With a weakened immune system

                 Aromatherapy Aid to Shingles

Older than 50 years of age

Under excessive stress

Have experienced major trauma

Recovered from recent sickness

Shingles can affect any portion of the body, including the eyes. However, it most commonly often presents as a band of blisters on one side of body, torso, neck or face. Be sure to keep the rash and blisters clean and dry, not to touch them especially, avoid popping or picking at them, keeping them covered as much as possible. The fluid from open blisters is infectious. Shingles is generally treated by medical intervention. Vaccines are available to older people (age 60 years and over), that can help to prevent the condition, though not entirely effective. Eating a diet high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants strengthens immune system enabling it to fight the shingles virus. Researchers have found that certain essential oils with antiviral, pain-relieving properties and can boost immune system, can help to alleviate pain and itchiness associated with shingles, though further studies are needed. Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated extracts of different parts of plants and have been used since centuries to cure various ailments due to their different chemical (therapeutic) properties. The following essential oils may help: Peppermint, Capsaicin, Geranium, Thyme, Lemon, Oregano, Tea tree, Chamomile, Frankincense

Acute Phase Spray Blend:

28 drops Lavender Essential Oil

12 drops Geranium Essential Oil

10 drops Chamomile Essential Oil

10 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

1oz (30 ml) Witch Hazel

1oz (30ml) Fractionated Coconut Oil or Rose Hip Oil

In a 2oz glass spritzer bottle, add essential oils, pour Witch Hazel and Coconut Oil, cover, label, and mix well. Spray (mix well before each use) on blisters twice or as needed for cooling, analgesic effect.

 

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
visit aromawellness.net, to order
Call 414-793-8645, to schedule your consultation appointment

Workshop: Self-care with Aromatherapy

Workshop: Self-Care in Daily Routine with Aromatherapy  

with Uma Bagadia from AromaWellness

During this informative, engaging presentation, Attendees will learn about:

  • What is Essential Oil?

      Self-Care with Aromatherapy

  • How to tap safely into the healing power of Essentials Oils through Aromatherapy?
  • How to incorporate Essential Oils for Self-care in daily routine with healing affirmation and intention?
  • What does Self-care mean; being selfish and arrogant or empowerment and believing in yourself?

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Venue: Village Wellness Brookfield, 18720 Pleasant St., Brookfield, WI 53045

Early-bird discount $25, until June 16. At the door $35

Uma is the Founder of Aroma Wellness. She is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, very passionate and dedicated to create practical awareness towards the natural remedies using Essential Oils for Chakra Balancing and resolving most persistent problems of human body, including stress.
Uma has 22+ years of experience in the US healthcare system, working as a Medical Technologist(MT-ASCP) for major hospital systems in Wisconsin. She accomplished her MBA studies from UW-Milwaukee and Masters in Genetics from India, with keen interest in teaching-learning, focused upon a key role of Aromatherapy as an alternative-holistic approach for cure of the recurrently growing day- to-day human health problems in the present stressful mechanized world.