Fight stress

Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. But beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.

Chronic stress, a state of prolonged tension from internal or external stressors, may cause various manifestations:

If you feel stressed Aromatherapy can help you relax, make positive thoughts and alleviate harmful symptoms. The following blends of essential oils can be used for a massage (diluted in 30ml base oil), in your bath or in a candle burner, as regularly as you wish:

Blend Joy:
Mandarin 15 drops,
Ylang ylang 5 drops,
Petitgrain 10 drops.

Blend Mediterranean:
Clary sage 10 drops,
Chamomile roman 5 drops,
Lavender 5 drops,
Geranium 10 drops.

A lot more recipes for relaxed mind and healthy body can be found in Valerie Ann Worwood's book "The Fragrant Mind".