Calming Scents for Troubled Times

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Calming Scents for Troubled TimesIn these tense times throughout the world, we need all the help we canget to feel calm and serene. Scientists agree hands down that our mostprimal sense is the sense of smell, exerting such a strong power over usthat it can induce mood changes - including the deep calm and relaxationwe're aiming for. Here are some simple ways you can put this Power ofScent to work, helping you and your loved ones to feel more soothed andcalm.Just choose a calming essential oil from the list, and then explorethe easy ways to use it.Simple Solution: Relaxing Essential OilsCinnamon - cozy, comforting (caution: this oil may produce a burningsensation on the skin)Florals - stress reliefLavender - relaxing, soothingSandalwood - warm, comfortingVanilla - stress-reducing, relaxingUses for Essential OilsDab a drop on your pulse pointsDilute with water and spray on your bedsheetsUse it in the bathCreate scented massage oilsAnoint candles with itChoose incense scented with itPut a drop on a cool light bulb to release its fragrance when youturn on the lampPlace some in a ceramic diffuserSimmer a few drops in a pot of water on the stoveCopyright: Adapted from Sharing Your Heart by Cait Johnson with AnneB. Bond (Care2 Publishing, 2003)