Aromatherapy Tips For Quitting Smoking
While there are many things to get you through quitting smoking, like exercise, support from friends and family and finding alternative ways to de-stress, aromatherapy is often overlooked when finding something other than chewing gum to curb cravings. While it is not a miracle cure to stop cravings or anxiety, here are a few ingredients you may find helpful:
Don't worry- it won't make you sneeze or your eyes water like ground peppercorns! It's a stimulant and can improve circulation, so best to use it to kickstart your day- not before bedtime. Inhalation of this oil has helped to quickly reduce cravings for nicotine. Try adding it to a diffuser and breathing deeply or add a little drop under your tongue.
Some recommend citrus oils like lemon, grapefruit or wild orange when they are going through withdrawal- the fresh and clean scent helps bring you out of the cloud of smoke and to feel smoke-free. These are best taken by inhalation so if you smoke in your house, try dropping some lemon in a spray bottle with water and spraying the room to give it a fresher scent.
Relaxing Blends
If the hardest part of quitting for you is the anxiety and irritation you get from missing your cigarette break, there are a few oil blends to help calm your nerves: Lavender and Serenity is a good blend to lift the spirits and help relax- a good one for bedtime.
Remember the key to essential oils is to find out what works best for YOU. When using any of these essential oils read the previous post guidelines recommended by Essential Oil expert Nikki Wells. Like us on Facebook for info on Nikki's monthly aromatherapy events at The Backrub*.
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*Did you miss out on last month's Essential Oils primer with Nikki? Our next one will be held in-store on April 21st at 6:30pm. She will be focusing on "Spring Cleaning" with essential oils for allergies and detoxing. Don't miss out! Free gift for all who attend.
Email: inquiries@greatbackrubs.com to book your place
*Did you miss out on last month's Essential Oils primer with Nikki? Our next one will be held in-store on April 21st at 6:30pm. She will be focusing on "Spring Cleaning" with essential oils for allergies and detoxing. Don't miss out! Free gift for all who attend.
Email: inquiries@greatbackrubs.com to book your place
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