There are six senses in each of our bodies and they all serve a purpose, especially during
particularly tumultuous times, like when we’re stressed. There are so many things that we have to balance all at once - work, family life, and the general inevitable stressors of everyday life. While there are several suggested ways to help you deal with stress (like meditation and getting good sleep), aromatherapy can also be a fantastic way to calm your nerves and ease your mind. The different scents used in aromatherapy can go a long way in stimulating your mind, body, and your soul. It uses products made with essential oils to trigger senses in the brain through smell and is considered an alternative medicine because it doesn’t use traditional medicine methods.
How to use aromatherapy candles to de-stress
There are several ways to enjoy the effects of aromatherapy. One of the most common ways people use this alternative medicine to destress is through the use of reed diffusers. The exciting thing is that anyone can use aromatherapy, from the high-ranking CEO who works late into the night to the housewife looking to ease tension at home. While you can always get your daily dose of stress reliever from your perfume or air freshener, you will quickly come to discover when you start your journey in aromatherapy that the sensations are wildly different.
Types of home scents
There are several types of scents that are used for aromatherapy. Depending on what purpose it is for, you can choose from any of the options below for aromatherapy.
Scented candles
Using scented candles is one of the most popular ways to add fragrance to your room. Whether it is for relaxation or to create a more romantic atmosphere, candles work like magic to ease tension and eliminate stress. They can be used at home or in offices.
Reed diffusers
Reed diffusers are a practical way to add sweet scents to your room without using heat. They work simply: the fragrance travels up the reeds or the sticks and then disperses into the air. They are useful everywhere but are a more practical option than candles for workspaces.
Essential oils
This is the purest form of fragrances. The scents are extracted from flowers, leaves, and fruit barks. There are about 200 kinds of essential oils some of which are single scented or mixed.
Most effective scents for reducing stress
While any regular scent will work to reduce stress, your brain can sometimes attach certain fragrances to different emotions that you felt at certain times in your life, speeding up the entire process. For example, if the most relaxed that you felt was while you were on the beach in the Bahamas, the smell of a candle or oil diffuser made with sea breeze may be all you need in order to relax and destress.
Try out these six favorite scents below and see if one or all of them are for you.
Sea breeze
Just as the name says, this scent transports you to the seaside with its calm, ocean-like smell. This fragrance will remind you of holidays and relaxation, transporting you to the seaside, so that all your mind has to do is to conjure up calming images of the sea to put you at ease.
This scent is perfect for those times when you have too much on your mind and you just want to take some time for yourself and feel calm and relaxed.
Ylang ylang
Ylang ylang is one of the most powerful fragrances there is. This potent scent contains the secrets to curing palpitations, anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure.
It is best used when you are in a tense environment, like in the middle of a bitter argument, as it can help both parties relax and come to a compromise much faster.
Lavender
This scent is known to improve tension, depression and headaches. The scent of lavender will also work to help you get rid of emotional stress and relax your mind, bringing you to a state of calm and peacefulness.
Lavender is perfect for high tension situations like when you’re in the middle of a school run or after a bad breakup or after a particularly tough exam. It will bring you to zen and help get rid of unnecessary worries. This fragrance also works to help you sleep better so put it in your room at night whenever you need a good night’s rest.
Lemon
For people who are always at work or thinking about work, or always doing something related to work, then lemon-scented candles may be perfect for you. This fragrance works to help you get rid of work stress and improves your concentration and productivity. Use lemon-scented candles or oil diffusers to boost your mood and help to get you closer to your next promotion.
Grassy notes
Are you one of those people who think that the smell of freshly cut grass is one of the most amazing smells in the world? Most people think so as it triggers memories of summer days and happy memories made in the sun which makes it relaxing.
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Rosemary
You can use a Rosemary-scented aromatherapy session to improve your memory and reduce any feelings of physical or mental tiredness. To get the most out of this experience, burn a candle in your room while you read a book or use an oil diffuser that gently lets out the pleasant scent, which will calm you, relax you, and generally bring you to a wonderful state of positivity.