Stress

If you’ve ever gone to a natural holistic approach spa where the masseuse used essential oil for your massage, you already know how stress just seemed to float away. That is because a combination of things taking place. One, the essential oil’s scent is all around you, calming and soothing. Two, the oil is being absorbed into the skin and working its magic. Many oils have properties that help sore muscles and joints, easing away built up tension in your body.

Stress is an emotional or mental state, characterized by a subjective feeling of pressure, strain or tension, often related to a specific object, person or event, which are typically adverse or especially demanding for the individual concerned. Stress can be a transient, short-term temporary state that is alleviated upon the completion/passing of a particular trigger, or a perpetual feeling/state of being, for instance relating to the demands of one’s employment, lifestyle, or relationships. Whilst it is an emotional/mental state, stress is also a physical response and has many physical symptoms, including nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue, as the body releases chemicals into the blood, which can lead to emotional and physical health problems in the long-term, such as a compromised immune system. Many essential oils are effective at relieving stress, as they directly affect the brain, helping to balance mood and calm the nerves.

Peppermint is one of the most common essential oils to do this job, being very popular among athletes. And three, it is taking care of the most well known consequence of prolonged stress: cracks in your immune system. It is really healing up and boosting your immune system so you feel better, treating your stress in various ways.