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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can be a great way to relax after a
long day of work or during a stressful situation. Since most good
memories are triggered by scent, using these scents when under
stress can help relieve some of the affects including anxiety,
headaches, and tension in the back and shoulders. There are hundreds
of scents to choose from. People have different scents that make
them feel better. Aromatherapy is a relaxation technique that is
used by many cultures and is an inexpensive way for a person to feel
better when going through a stressful situation.
Choose scents that are reminiscent of childhood, favorite people,
fun activities, and foods that are used for comfort. These scents
will enhance awareness and create a calming environment.
Aromatherapy can also be used to enhance mental capabilities,
clarity, and agility. It is important to only use one scent at a
time as more than one can create a new scent that is not pleasant.
It is a good idea to sit in a quiet room that is dim when practicing
aromatherapy. This will allow the body to relax and the mind to
wander.
Aromatherapy can be explored through the scents that are burned,
used as fragrance, or they can be real foods. If a person is relaxed
by the scent of apple pie, baking one is a great way to feel better
instantly. If a person is traveling, they can purchase scented oils
that smell like apple pie. Aromatherapy can be practiced anywhere
because oils will travel well inside a suitcase. Many people use
candles that will also travel well. Lighting a candle is the easiest
way to allow calming scents to enter a room and also enter a
person’s nose as well as their memories. This is one way that people
can relax and reenergize after a stressful day.
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