February means back to reality

This time of the year is often stressful and busy. The holiday period is over, kids are back to school and work is back to full time.

Stress is one of the risk factors for developing several mental and physical disorders. Aromatherapy can help support the body in many ways to manage the stress within your daily routines.

How does aromatherapy help support with stress?

Aromatherapy has an immediate impact on your sense of smell, also known as olfaction. When essential oils are inhaled, olfactory receptor cells in your nose are stimulated and the impulse is transmitted to the emotional centre of your brain, or limbic system. The limbic system is connected to areas of your brain linked to clarity and focus, breathing, blood circulation, as well as your endocrine glands which support hormone levels in your body and importantly your stress response. The properties of the oil, and the fragrance support the response of these systems.

Editor's note

February is the month where reality kicks back in and we farewell the blissful summer holiday season! Although sad, getting back to a sense of normality can mean stronger routines, more regular eating and sleeping patterns, and a general sense of calmness for many.

What you do want to be sure of is that the stress and pressures of work, family, and life in general do not creep straight back in, leaving you needing another holiday ASAP! Let's all take this chance to have a fresh start to our year, implementing strategies to set us up for a happy, healthy year ahead.

Consider your family's nutrition - could your loved ones benefit from extra nutrients in their diets? Is each family members' moods, digestive systems, immune systems and general health where they should be, or could they use a helping hand?

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