Stress builds up for many reasons, but we are more prone to it when we are not relaxed; when there is too much to do or when there are too many difficulties. Although many people think that working for yourself must be less stressful than working for someone else, often the reverse is the truth. It is only when you work for yourself that you realize what stress the boss or office manager was under.
Essential oils are recently in the limelight of the alternative medicine scene. Professional aromatherapists have said for years that essential oils’ greatest gift to mankind will be the treatment and prevention of infectious illness — and now science is fully validating this claim. Plus oils have also been scientifically shown to make people happier and lower their stress levels (among a great many other therapeutic actions). What’s the easiest way to use these wonderful natural medicines for yourself and your family? Simple inhalation! And what’s the best way to do this? By using an essential oil diffuser. Here’s a look at all the medicinal benefits of inhalation of essential oils, and a guide to choosing the right diffuser for your needs.