Utilizing Essential Oils to Combat Depression and Stress

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Frankincense is one of the best essential oils to help slow down your breathing which helps to reduce feelings of fear and nervous tension. Geranium, works as a natural sedative to lift up the spirit and release negative emotions. There are many more essential oils, and different ways to use them to aid with depression. By diffusing oils, you would add a few drops to a diffuser throughout the day to uplift yourself and calm your mind. At night diffusing in your bedroom could ease your thoughts and help you get a better night's sleep.

Inhalation of essential oils reduces the feelings of stress and depression. Add one to two drops of your choice of oil into the palms of your hands, cupping your nose, and taking four to six deep and slow breaths in. Another use of essential oil is by adding five to ten drops to your bathtub to alleviate feelings of depression. Also by combining oils and water into a small glass bottle will allow you to be able to have to open and take a whiff whenever needed. Other Body Therapies Alexander Technique, a movement of re-educating therapy. The emphasis is on observing and modifying improper movement patterns, reducing physical stress on the body.

Craniosacral Therapy, a gentle method of manipulating the body's craniosacral system in an attempt to improve the function of the central nervous system, lowering the …show more content…

It is best to be open to the idea of massage therapy if depression is an issue for you. The body receives the touch of another in a positive way. By producing a meditative state or heightened awareness of living in the present moment, massage can provide both spiritual and emotional balance, allowing it to bring true relaxation and peace. Preblockedions only numbs the pain temporarily or helps make things better for a short amount of time. Massage is not a permanent fix, however, this along with other healthy ways of living, is almost a promised better

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