Bolster Good Feelings With Scent

Are you feeling blue? Maybe you're overworked or downright exhausted. A hectic life can leave you stressed and unmotivated.

Certain smells can make you feel more comfortable, relaxed and happy. In fact, scented oils have been used for centuries as therapy for depression and insomnia.

Here are some simple ways to make aromatherapy work for you on days when nothing goes your way.

* Set vases of fresh cut flowers on your desk in the office, in the kitchen or anywhere you spend a lot of time. The scent and beauty of the flowers will give you an instant pick-me-up.

* Try meditation or yoga to help ease the mind, relieve stress and change your mood. Light a fruit-scented candle in the room to capture that "at the spa" feeling.

* In a midday slump? Take five and close your eyes. Rest them under an aromatherapy eye pillow scented with the rejuvenating essences of lavender and peppermint.

* Drink herbal tisanes. Tisanes are caffeine-free infusions made from pieces of dried fruit, flowers and berries. They smell like potpourri and taste great.

* Take a soothing bubble bath. Light some candles, pour yourself a glass of wine and soak in the cushy clouds of scented bubbles.

* After that soothing bath, let the fragrance of your soak linger all day by smoothing on a fruit-inspired body lotion, like new Nature's Gate Organics Fruit Blend Lotions. Made of certified organic fruits, floral extracts and herbs, these fragrant lotions soften the skin and help prolong your bathing bliss. C

oose from Mandarin Orange & Patchouli, Persimmon & Rose Geranium, Grapefruit & Wild Ginger, or Asian Pear & Red Tea.



By: Richard Lewis