Anxiety. What is Anxiety? For many people, it is a sense of control or the lack thereof. However, it is so much more than that. In technical terms, it is a state of mind that focuses mainly on negative emotions, thoughts and feelings.
Anxiety happens when fear, nervousness, paranoia and worry become too much and set in. Post traumatic stress often increases anxiety – often times seen after a severe car wreck or a gun battle or even war. It can be so overwhelming that it can interrupt day to day routines and become too difficult to deal with.
Natural anxiety medicines are starting a popular trend. Even though medications are helpful, these natural remedies can also help. One such remedy is Aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is a popular trend for many people. It is seen as one of the best natural cures using essential oils to provide a sense induced therapeutic treatment to those who suffer from anxiety.
Despite the fact there are many other natural remedies to “cure” anxiety, aromatherapy still is preferred the most because of how easy it is to use. It is another way of health practice that uses essential oils in highly concentrated forms. It works by calming the body and soothing the nerves to help reduce the anxiety one feels.
Certain plants are used to aid in the reducing anxiety, depression and other illness and diseases’ symptoms.
Ways to Use Aromatherapy Oils –
* Rub on skin, massaging into skin
* Inhaled
* Place into the tub
When used, the fragrances stimulate the body and all the negative thoughts, feelings and emotions are thought to give way to tranquility.
Listed below are some of the essential oils that can be used.
* Lavender
- Known to be used for a sedative purpose
- Calms and relaxes most people
* Rose
- Refreshes the soul and brings joy in the heart
- Has harmonizing effect
- Opens the heart and soothes the feeling of anger, fear and anxiety
- Good for behavior problems, emotional stress and anxiety
*Lime
- Very refreshing and uplifting
- Good for tired mind and fatigue
- Helps anxiety and depression
* Jasmine
- Helps reduce fear and enhance self confidence
- Very good for emotional dilemmas
* Bergamot
- anger and frustration soothed
- Helps regain self confidence
- Evokes joy and warms the heart
* Cypress
- Strengthens an overburdened nervous system and restores calmness
* St. John’s Wort
- Helps with mild depression, anxiety, tension and irritability
* Chamomile Tea
- Has a relaxing effect
- Put ten drops into bath
Before beginning the aromatherapy treatment, consulting a physician should be done. Pregnant women especially need to talk with their OB-GYN doctor before starting any herbal therapies.
Aromatherapy is a natural remedy that consists of oils used for anxiety and depression. This type of treatment is effective and popular.
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