Aromatherapy offers respite for stressed-out souls with a range of essential oils to lift you out of the doldrums and help you greet 2019 with a newfound, positive attitude.
Not feeling so upbeat about the New Year? Or has your holiday taken a decided plummet? Essential oils can help you achieve a happier state of mind. These nontoxic medicines work on a physical, emotional, and some even say spiritual level to heal and balance the body. Here are a few oils that stand out for their ability to boost mood and promote a positive mental outlook.
Improve Energy with Citrus
Any essential oil from the citrus family will raise your spirits with one whiff. First on the list is lemon (Citrus limon). Reach for that lemon when a little extra energy is required (and who doesn’t need that after the holiday sparkle has fizzled out?). Upbeat and bright, lemon is veritable sunshine in a bottle.
Next up is on of the most effective citrus oils for treating melancholy- zesty blood orange. Although it share the same Latin as sister sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), blood orange is often chosen for its more complex aroma and antidepressant qualities.
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia), another citrusy restorative, adds a zip to anti-anxiety blends with natural chemical properties that act as a tonic for those battling chronic stress. Diffuse several drops of lemon, lime, and blood orange in the morning to start the day with an aromatic boost. Since these are top notes, the fragrance may dissipate quickly. So mix a few drops of each into unscented body lotion and apply after your shower to sustain the tart, happy scent just a little bit longer.
