Feel Good Tip #3

By Nicole McCance @nicole_mccance · On March 28, 2012

Aromatherapy for Positivity

Aromatherapy is a remedy that uses essential oils to stimulate beneficial change in the body. Researchers are not entirely sure how essential oils produce such positive effects, but it is thought that the receptors in your nose communicate with specific parts of the brain, producing activity that promotes physical and emotional health. For example, some scientists believe that the scent of lavender creates the same brain activity that is produced from the use of sedative medication.¹

Essential oils are extracted from flowers, leaves, or grasses, using the process of steam distillation. These oils are especially useful in the treatment of stress-related and emotional disorders. Essential oils are very concentrated, so it is important to dilute them, and only use a drop or two. Oils may be used in a bath, or a massage. They may also be inhaled, and special aromatherapy vaporizers are widely available. Essential oils can be irritating when applied directly to the skin, so diluting oils with a scent-free cream or oil, or in a bath is best.

You can tailor your aromatherapy routine to the way you are feeling right now. Regular use of aromatherapy can ease depression, anxiety and stress. You can purchase essential oils at most health food stores.

Essential Oils that Combat Depression:

Bergamot
Lavendar
Myrrh
Neroli
Patchouli
Peppermint
Thyme
Chamomile
Elemi
Frankincense
Geranium
Jasmine

Lavendar and Chamomile are especially helpful in promoting sound sleep, which helps to ease depressive symptoms. Add a drop or two of essential oil to a cotton ball and place near your bed at night. Alternatively, lightly mist your sheets with a dilution of water and essential oil. Keep in mind that you must enjoy the scent for it to be effective, rather than distracting. Sample a few essential oils until you find a few that work for you.

Source: University of Maryland Medical Center Web Site: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/aromatherapy-000347.htm

Source: Smart Medicine for Healthier Living

Nicole McCance

Nominated, RBC Women Entrepreneur of the Year, Nicole McCance M.A. is a fully licensed Psychological Associate. Her services are covered under extended health care and she is licensed to diagnose mental disorders. Nicole is also an author of the best-selling book 52 Ways to Beat Depression Naturally. She has over 9 years of formal university education and has completed a certificate program in trauma and recovery from Harvard Medical School. She has a M.A in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto, a B.A. in Criminology and a B.A with Honours in Psychology from Carleton University. Nicole owns Nicole McCance Psychology, which has over 10 counselling locations providing both individual and couples counselling across the GTA. Over 120 individuals and couples receive counselling every month through Nicole McCance Psychology. She has been providing counselling and assessment services for the past 10 years across North America and in Russia. She has been a frequent contributor to media outlets such as CP24, CTV News, CTV National, Global TV,City TV, CBC News, Rogers, CBC Radio, ABC Spark, E!, the Toronto Star and Canadian Living. You can visit her website at nicolemccance.com.

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