Do
you love how certain scents just help you unwind and feel better? The use of scent as a therapy tool is called
aromatherapy, and the practice has been around for quite a while! While some essential oils can be expensive,
it is possible to find or even make some of your own scents to use to help with
issues such as headaches and stress. Here
are some quick tips to taking advantage of aromatherapy!
Lavender
is most commonly used as a stress relief and to promote better sleep. It allows
the body to relax easier and get a deeper, more restful sleep. The best ways a
college student can utilize this is a lavender candle by your bed at night. The
best part is, you don't even have to burn it! Every night before bed take the
lid off your candle (I recommend a soy candle as the scent will be more
natural), and take a few nice deep breaths in. Leave the candle open while you
sleep and put the phone away at night to capitalize on a good night's rest! If
you are not a candle fan, try a nice lavender scented room spray. Not as
effective as the oils in a candle, but will certainly help put your mind at
ease instead of worrying about deadlines. The last good method would be to take
a hot bubble bath with lavender body wash. Relax for about 20 minutes with 2
cups of Epsom salt to help release tension right before bed.
Next
up is mint. Mint is fantastic at relieving headaches, improving focus and
mental clarity, and calming stomach aches. Many studies have found that if you
chew a minty gum while studying and then that same type of gum when taking
tests, you are more likely to remember what you studied. Mint increases
circulation which brings more blood to the brain. It also helps calm nerves and
a queasy stomach. Mint gum or a mint tea will help cool your stomach and make you
feel less likely to throw up when sick or nervous. It also helps wake you up.
If you feel groggy during classes, try adding a few mint leaves and a slice of
your favorite fruit to your water bottle. Not only will this keep you more
alert, your body will thank you for the extra hydration.
The
last scent I would like to talk about is orange oil. Citrus smells have a way
of waking up the mind and lifting your mood! College is stressful and sometimes
you can't help but be a little depressed. Just the smell of lemon or orange
peels will uplift your spirits. The best way to utilize this to your advantage?
Buy citrus scented cleaners so that your
kitchen and bathrooms always smell clean and clear. Also, add an orange to your
breakfast. The vitamins alone are great and the orange itself will spare you
from all the sugar found in orange juice.
Aromatherapy
is a really interesting concept! To find
out more about other scents, please check out this link here.
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