It’s getting colder, and the Holidays are just around the corner. For many people that means that stress levels are rising. This year, try taking a moment to do a little relaxation and boost your immune system with some essential oils. The following is a short guide to oils that will help relieve stress and boost immunity, so everyone can have a happy and healthy holiday.
There are a few ways you can use essential oils for stress management:
As aromatherapy: in a diffuser, in the shower
Topically: in homemade beauty products, in carrier oil, and directly on the skin in some cases
Orally: some 100% therapeutic grade oils, like those found at Young Living and doTerra can be ingested.
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Usage |
Calming, Stress Relieving oils |
Immune boosting Oils |
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Aromatic |
Lavender, lemon, ylang ylang, bergamot, Grapefruit, roman chamomile, geranium, frankensense, marjoram, citrus blend, myrrh, MelissadoTerra proprietary blends: Serenity, Balance, Elevation
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oregano, rosmary, clove, frankensense, geranium, lemon, thyme, lavender, limedoTerra proprietary blends: on guard
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Topical |
Lavender, lemon, ylang ylang, bergamot, Grapefruit, roman chamomile, geranium, frankensense, marjoram, citrus blend, myrrh, MelissadoTerra proprietary blends: Serenity, Balance, Elevation, on guard
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For the immune system: oregano, rosmary, clove, frankensense, geranium, lemon, thyme, lavender, limedoTerra proprietary blends: on guard
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Oral |
N/A |
For the immune system: lemon , lime (put a drop in your water, or salad dressing to add a little boost to your day).doTerra proprietary blends: on guard
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* Please read the labels on your essential oils carefully and follow the instructions on the bottles. It is important to know what you are ingesting or putting on your skin. Some essential oils can cause skin sensitivities to sunlight and some oils should not be ingested.