Stress Remedies

Stress can be difficult to define, stress in itself is not harmful, a small amount can even be good for us, helping to motivate us into action. It is only when stress overloads our system and gets out of control does it then begin to be dangerous to us. Recognising when we are stressed is the key to recovery it is then that we can act in reducing our stress or changing our daily pattern to avoid it where possible.

There are many symptoms and one or two on their own do not necessarily mean we are stressed, you could find you are constantly on edge, feeling tearful often, find it hard to concentrate, tired even after sleeping well, poor appetite, unable to relax and even problems in your relationship amongst others. If you are getting to the point where you feel you cannot cope then we advise you seek professional advise but you can always try the following remedy. Aromatherapy can be excellent for stress due to many of its relaxing effects.

Directions:
Either add 6 drops of one of the oils mentioned below to a bath or try massaging with a blend, made as described below. Massage can be very helpful for stress in itself, when combined with aromatherapy oils it can have even more effect. To make a massage oil mix 20 drops of one of the following oils with 100ml of vegetable oil such as Sweet Almond or Grapeseed. An uplifting feeling can be gained from Bergamot Oil or Geranium Oil, whilst Lavender Oil or Marjoram Oil can produce a relaxed feeling. Three very good oils to use are, Jasmine Oil it is excellent as it can have a near euphoric effect whilst Neroli Oil is an antidepressant and Rose Oil can be calming and relaxing.