Stress - How Aromatherapy can combat its
Effects
By: Deann
Unfortunately, in today's fast paced, highly technical world …
stress, worry and anxiety are facts of life and we have become
accustomed to feeling stressed 24/7! We are a ‘Stressed-out Nation’
and are dealing with our stress in unhealthy ways!
More than half of working adults are NOW concerned with the amount
of stress in their lives; moreover, people experiencing stress are
more likely to report hypertension, anxiety, depression or
obesity.
We are reacting to both work and family stress by engaging in
unhealthy behaviors; comfort eating, making poor diet choices,
become very inactive, smoking, excessive drinking (alcohol) and
drugs (both prescription and illegal).
Women seem to suffer from stress more often than men; with 73% of
women identifying themselves as the primary decision-maker in the
household and the caregivers for their children, partner and in
some cases parent or parents, each aspect of care brings stress.
Unfortunately, too often women do not take the necessary steps to
alleviate that stress, and their own physical health suffers.
The bad news is; that your stress can easily turn into distress or
chronic tension when stressors are unrelieved and ongoing.
Unrelieved chronic stress can lead to a host of undesirable
effects, such as;
• severe irritability and impatience
• sleep disturbances or insomnia
• mood swings
• crying
• inability to focus
• serious fatigue
• weight gain
• excessive worrying
• aches and pains
• a primary culprit in many diseases
It also takes a physical toll, and can weaken your immune system,
cause damage to memory cells, as well as increase risk of headaches
including migraines, digestive disorders, high blood pressure and
chronic anxiety, basically, 'control your life'! Studies show that
the cumulative effects of stress can have serious long-term
consequences. In fact, 70% of disease is caused by stress in both
the body and mind!
The good news is; just as the name implies, aromatherapy is indeed
a therapy that uses aroma for healing and a sense of well being.
Aromatherapy, offers you many ways to deal with the stresses you
may be experiencing.
Have you ever noticed how the effects of aromas on your mind and
emotions can make you feel better about yourself and situation?
Aromas can improve your mood, reduce stress, give you more energy,
help you relax and even help you to fall asleep more easily.
Imagine yourself walking along a country road and you smell the
trees, the fragrant bushes and flowers in bloom. You breathe in
deeply to really enjoy and savor the aroma of the country … and
suddenly you feel your anxiety melt away. The truth is; that scents
can transport you, take you away from your daily stresses.
Aromatherapy -- dates back more than 5000 years and is one of the
most readily available forms of healing therapy. You already
practice the art of aromatherapy and just don’t realize it, for
example; when we walk past a bakery, we tend to stop and take a
deep breathe in and smell that freshly baked bread, pies or other
goodies... Or when you visit a gift shop and you try to isolate the
fabulous smells that confront you when you first walk through the
door.
Now, if you're like most people, you may often take fragrances for
granted; that's because aroma is all around us everyday and every
where we go. Aromas may be common place, but you'll have to agree;
they greatly enhance life...
Finding a few minutes to relax and re-energize on a daily basis is
a necessity these days ~ no longer a luxury… but how many people
actually take the time? And of course, a visit to ‘The Spa’ can be
an expensive endeavor, one that happens infrequently, if at
all…
Aromatherapy HomeSpa treatments could be the answer you’re looking
for… With various at HomeSpa treatments using aromatherapy-based
products and accessories you can virtually create your own HomeSpa
whenever you feel the need. In other words -- “make every day … a
day at the spa!”
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Source: http://www.articledashboard.com
Deann Cook is a Spa Consultant who offers;
personalized assistance in finding the perfect Aromatherapy at
HomeSpa treatments that are just right for you and your family, as
well as hints and tips in the art of relaxation, re-energizing and
rejuvenating. To learn more please visit: www.aromatherapyhomespa.com and do take the ‘Stress
Test’ to help you measure your own stress level.
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