Aromatherapy for Calming Anxiety
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Do you know…….. Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension and feeling anxious about a situation, e.g.: social anxiety, reaching school on time, new classmates. new teachers, homework, about the future, job interview, separation anxiety, etc.
Essential Oil Spray for Stress
It’s normal to experience occasional anxiety, but when it becomes persistent and overwhelming, then it could be anxiety disorder, e.g.: obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), panic attacks and needs immediate medical attention. Anxiety-related illnesses are on the rise. Anxiety is often linked to depression and living with anxiety could be exhausting which could happen at any time. Anxiety is not just in someone’s head as it often manifests in physical symptoms of depression, dizziness, fainting, heart palpitations, lethargy, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, nausea, nervous twitches, sweating, shaking, stuttering, and even suicidal thoughts. The constant struggle with anxiety, could wear people down emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Many studies have shown the usefulness of Essential Oils in alleviating anxiety. Since centuries, Essential Oils have been utilized in cosmetics, fragrances, healing, as an antiseptic, and for health remedies. Essential Oils are natural, volatile, concentrated extracts taken from the roots, leaves, seeds, bark, or blossoms of plants. It should be diluted for a safe topical application following all safety rules and an expert advice. Essential oils could be inhaled or massaged topically on skin or could be diffused in the room or use for relaxing bath at the end of a long, tiring day to de-stress. Essential oil scents can stimulate smell receptors located in the nose which connect to the part of the brain that controls stress, heart rate, hormone levels, etc. Thus, essential oils can positively affect our mood and emotions. Although research has shown that aromatherapy may help relieve anxiety, it’s no substitute for seeing a healthcare professional.
Following Essential Oils could be used to relieve anxiety symptoms:
Bergamot: sedative, for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, depression
Clary sage: sedative, nervine, for nervous tension, panic, depression
Frankincense: sedative, for anxiety
Geranium: nervine, for anxiety, depression
Grapefruit: for depression
Jasmine: sedative, for self-esteem, depression
Jatamansi: referred to as Spikenard, used in Ayurvedic medicine to calm the mind and encourage sleep
Lavender: sedative, nervine, for panic, insomnia, depression
Lemon grass: for depression
Neroli: sedative, for anxiety, panic, insomnia, self-esteem, depression
Orange: sedative, for nervous tension, insomnia, depression
Patchouli: for depression
Peppermint: nervine, for panic, depression
Rose: sedative, for nervous tension, self-esteem, depression
Sandalwood: sedative, for nervous tension, anxiety, insomnia, depression
Valerian: promote sleep and calm nerves, sedative
Vetiver: sedative, nervine, for nervous tension, insomnia
Ylang Ylang: sedative, for anxiety, panic, depression
Air Freshener for Anxiety:
12 drops Lavender Essential Oil
12 drops Lemon or Bergamot Essential Oil
8 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
4 drops Geranium Essential Oil
2oz Distilled Water
1oz Alcohol(vodka)
In a 4oz spray glass bottle, add essential oils, pour distilled water and alcohol. Close, label the bottle and let the blend sit for a day before using it. Spray as needed, mixing well before each use. (If aroma is too strong, can reduce essential oils to 18 drops per your sensitivity)
Om Healing………..Uma
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combined with Reiki & Chakra Healing
It has many names from ancient wisdom traditions: “Prana” is the energy that is moved in Yoga, the “Mana” used by Kahunas for healing, the Chinese refer as “Chi” that is manipulated in acupuncture and generated in Tai Chi, and it is the “Ki” used to defend oneself in martial arts Aikido in Japan, it is the “Ruah” or “Manna” mentioned in the bible and what the Greek philosophers called “Pneuma”. This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the body alive and maintains good health. Now, it is practiced by hundreds across the world.
important message, “If you are still holding onto anger, mistrust, or the sadness from the past, you will project those feelings onto anyone new who comes in your life. Resentment does not protect you from anything, but it does prevent you from connecting deeply with people who try to love you in the future. Heal your heart not just for you, but for everyone who comes in your future path.”
on forgiveness gradually to release the stored emotions from the key meridians and organs in the body. Before we could forgive this other person, we need to first forgive ourselves. The stress response in our body cannot differentiate between current physical stresses or emotional and thought driven stressors. A body in stress cannot heal. As a Clinical Aromatherapist, as a Reiki and Energy Healer, to really help people heal, we need to address the problem at its root and help them release their deeply embedded unpleasant emotions, experiences, and negative thought patterns.
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