Aromatherapy in the
Work Place
Simple Stress Reducers
by Marian Brown
The workplace and stress seem to go
hand and hand these days. Job insecurity, harsh lighting, lack of
sunshine, computers, chemicals, job pressures and demands, and the
list goes on and on it seems. Unfortunately, many of these factors
seem beyond our control. We can not put windows in our work space
cubicle, nor can we change our job description to lessen time on
computers, telephones, and at the copier. |
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Scent Master Paul Cardoza noted that
most of the applications prepared are done in lotions for easy use
in the office. Cardoza finds that bergamot and lavender work well
for stress and anxiety reduction. He adds that he also finds that
dry skin is a concern in the office setting and has found success
recommending a lotion with calendula and lavender.
Pendants are also an excellent way to
utilize aromatherapy oils. Marcia Elston, owner of Samara Botane,
commented that many of her customers use pendants to carry their
personal synergies and blends with them. Elston explained that the
blends can be in carrier oils that can easily be massaged into the
neck or temples, wherever stress seems to accumulate.
A floral water spray, scented as
needed, is also suggested. In addition to the aromatherapy benefit,
the fine mist also provides moisture to the air, refreshing and
revitalizing it. Floral waters, prepared properly, can also be
misted directly on the face for an invigorating "pick up".
JoAnne Bassett, certified
aromatherapist, commented, "I use myrtle floral water sprayed on
closed eyelids to help with the visual stress; puffiness, burning,
blurring, etc."
Reprinted from the Holistic Health
NEWS. |
