Things You'll Need:
- Pure essential oils
- Almond oil
- Glass bottle with stopper
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Step 1
Choose 100 percent pure essential oils. Only these offer healthful benefits. The label will state "100 percent pure." You can find them at health food stores and on-line.
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Step 2
Select a couple of different oils that appeal to you. For oils that are good for both anxiety and stress, the best choices are Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang. Most stores have tester bottles, so take a few whiffs and choose two you really like. To reduce olfactory "wear-out," take a few nose-clearing sniffs of air in between sniffing each oil.
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Step 3
Make a hand massage oil. First mix the essential oil with the almond oil, which is known as a "carrier" oil. Measure the almond oil into the glass bottle, then add three to six drops of essential oil per teaspoon of almond oil. Shake well. Massage the oil into your hands and inhale the aroma for several minutes to help relieve symptoms of stress and anxiety.
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Step 4
Make a foot bath or hand bath. Fill a large bowl two-thirds full with very warm water, and add three to four drops of the essential oil. The warm water helps the blood vessels to dilate, and the essential oils are absorbed through the skin. Inhale the aromas as you soak your hands or feet to get more aromatherapy benefits.
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Step 5
Keep a bottle of the essential oil in your desk or briefcase for an at work or on-the-road quick fix. You can sprinkle one or two drops on a handkerchief and inhale the oil's aroma. If you don’t have sensitive skin, you can put a drop directly on your palms, rub them gently together and inhale.
