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Feeling tired, irritable, achy, stressed or just plain burned out? Instead of reaching for the junk food or resorting to trashy programs on TV, opt to replenish your mind, body and spirit in 5 easy minutes!

Follow these simple steps to create a relaxing and nourishing environment at home or at work!

Things You'll Need:

Pure essential oils: Geranium, Bergamot, Rosewood, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Lavender

Electric vaporizer or saucepan

Black tea / non-dairy milk

Original Bach Rescue Remedy

Food For The Soul:

Step 1:

When looking for essential oils, choose 100% pure. Many health stores and supermarkets carry a great selection.

You can Google aromatherapy on the internet, ask a salesperson or visit a store and read the natural benefits of the essential oil which is usually located on the bottle label directly under the name of the oil - i.e. relaxing, calming.

The safest method to use essential oils is with an electric vaporizer to avoid leaving a burning candle unattended. Electric vaporizers come with a small dish or pad and simply plug in to a wall with no candle required. Just add a 8-10 drops of desired oil to the dish or pad. Or fill a saucepan with water only and heat until boiling point. Remove saucepan from the stove and put 8-10 drops of desired essential oil in to the water, sit down and inhale the beautiful relaxing aroma.

Step 2:

Sit back and relax with a hot cup of black tea with non-dairy milk such as soy, rice or almond. Black tea has many natural healing benefits! Unlike high levels of caffeine found in coffee, the low amounts in black tea promotes blood flow in the brain without overstimulating the heart. The caffeine in black tea sharpens mental focus and concentration. By adding milk, it enhances relaxation.

Tea contains high levels of antioxidants like those found in fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants have disease fighting abilities.

Tea can also help prevent tooth decay.

Step 3:

The Original Bach Rescue Remedy has been used successfully on stressful days when suffering from impatience, tension and pressure. It is available in drops, sprays, pastilles. It is 100% natural from spring water infused with wild flowers, either by the sun steeping method or by boiling. Rescue Remedy has also been used before a speech or job interview to help with relaxation and concentration. Many people choose to carry Rescue Remedy in their purse or have it in the office. It can also be taken just before going to bed to calm a worried mind.

Impatiens: Alleviates an impatient attitude and lowers stress.

Star of Bethlehem: The ability to recover from traumas.

Cherry Plum: Helps with wisdom and the courage to follow one's path.

Rock Rose: For situations in which one experiences panic or terror.

Clematis: Creativity, clarity and alertness to the present moment.

Warnings:

Essential oils are not for internal use.
Original Bach Rescue Remedy Pastilles: Excessive consumption may induce mildly laxative effects. May contain traces of gluten.

Resources:

http://www.blackteas.com

http://www.bachflower.com