Natural Aroma Therapy : Feel Youthful & Energetic

By Ten Blogger

Aroma Therapy has been around for ages to not only enhance the aroma in your home, but also to affect your mood. It’s been said our sense of smell is 10,000 times more precise than our sense of taste. The nose can assess environment within seconds, while the eyes need a few minutes to do so.

Certain aromas can help lift your mood and energize you. In fact when a scent is detected, it sends a signal to a part of the brain that controls memories and emotions. This is why the smell of popcorn reminds you of the movies or a whiff of coffee may bring memories of early mornings. A scent can also help lower stress levels, improve mental and physical health, ease pain and curb insomnia.

Now, which natural scents and sprays are useful for what?

Feel youthful —
Knock off a few years from your age by inhaling some citrus smells. Pink grapefruit, oranges etc can help. The fresh, zesty, citrus fragrances remind you of spring and summer and automatically help you to be perceived younger and more energetic. Go for a citrus-scented body wash and feel invigorated.

Learn something new —
If you have been working really hard on a big presentation or staying up all night studying for your exams, try using rosemary oil. It is said to have properties that will help make you more alert and attentive. Rosemary essential oil is known to be a good brain and nerve tonic. It improves mental activity and is a solution for depression, mental fatigue and forgetfulness. Inhaling some rosemary oil will improve your spirits immediately and eliminate boredom. In fact, Rosemary is also known as one of the "brain herbs" because it stimulates mental activity. Rosemary has been used for religious cleansing and purification as gifts of beautiful wreaths for weddings and other celebrations, as food, for beauty rituals and as herbal medicines

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Smelling Rosemery - mental Energy

Lavender plant

-- Control cravings —
If you are one of those who suffers from major snack binges, then you should be sniffing green apple, banana or your favorite scent. Studies suggest that this will help you give up your cravings and lose weight in the long run. The brain is fooled into believing that you have already eaten the foods and will make you feel full longer. You can also try using cinnamon and vanilla scents.

-- Calm yourself —
Lavender oil has been used since years to relax and calm the mind. Try adding a few drops of orange or lavender to a diffuser and use in your office or home on very stressful days. Bathing with a lavender scented wash is another great way to unwind after a long day at work. Historically, it is considered calming, cooling, immune enhancing and hormone balancing. Lavender oil also maybe used to calm emotions of fear, doubt and worry as well as feelings of anger and irritability.

Increase your sex drive —
It may sound bizarre but studies suggest that baby powder, cucumber and even licorice, can turn women on.

-- Reduce pain —
Put aside all those pills and go for something natural. Lavender or Peppermint oil can ease headaches and other pains. It is said that the presence of calcium antagonism in peppermint oil aids in removing pain. It is also cooling in nature and helps ease fever. Put a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale the aroma.

Exotic Hawaii flower

Aromas and essential oils have been known to man since ancient times. In the healing art of aromatherapy, aromatic oils are inhaled to promote physical healing, mental balance and emotional well being. Distilled from the leaves, fruits, wood, roots, seeds and flowers of plants and trees each concentrated essential oil has specific properties.

For energy

Citrus scents are known to enhance energy levels and are great mood lifters. Stock up on candles that have lime, orange or grapefruit scents.

To relax

Want to unwind after a long, stressful day? Light up a lavender candle. Research has shown that lavender can slower your heart rate, lower blood pressure and relieve stress, anxiety and depression. It also decreases tension in the muscles and will relax your senses. Sandalwood, bergamot, patchouli, vanilla, geranium and ylang ylang are other relaxing scents.

For cheerful surroundings

Nothing will make you feel more upbeat than mint, sage or pine scents. Candles with these scents are uplifting and create a fresh environment.

For a romantic evening

Want your partner to get into the mood? Jasmine, sandalwood, rose and gardenia scents are the way to go. Candles with extracts of these are perfect when you want to get cozy with your better half. Scents of cinnamon, apples and nutmeg also create a cozy mood. The smell of rose is especially good for women because it is known to balance out her hormones and have a calming effect.