Aromatherapy means healing through the sense of smell where the essential oils are used to benefit our mind, body, and soul. Because of essential oils' antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, it is no surprise that these oils can help you heal and stay protected from common day-to-day ailments. These oils are the best to give you daily wellness and care. Below are the ways how you can add aromatherapy to your day-to-day wellness.

  1. Insomnia - It can be caused by many reasons, such as psychiatric conditions, medical conditions, stress, anxiety, unhealthy sleeping habits or lifestyle, etc. You can address insomnia by relaxing for a couple of hours before going to bed, having a warm bath, listening to soothing music, and practicing some deep, rhythmic breathing. Lavender Essential Oil is best to treat insomnia; you can add it to your bath water, diffuse it into the room, or simple inhalation.

  2. Fatigue - This is a condition that gets difficult for a person to describe clearly. There can be various causes of fatigue such as prolonged activity, improper diet, and lack of sleep for a long time. A few lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, drinking enough water, exercising, and regular sleep can help prevent and treat these symptoms.

Rosemary Essential Oil or Lemon Essential OIl are best for treating the fatigueness in a person. You can diffuse it around, put a few drops on a tissue for direct inhalation, or add it to your bath water.

  1. Muscle Aches - Muscle pains are also common among people and now with the excessively hectic routine and less time to rest it has become a major concern for people with every age group. You can treat this by icing the affected area and stretching lightly. You can take a cold shower followed by a warm shower.

Rosemary Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, or Vetiver Essential Oil are perfect for treating muscle pain. Put 4 to 5 drops of any of the essential oils into any carrier oil and do a massage to the affected area or all over the body.

  1. Cramps - These are caused by muscle spasms, Cramps in the legs and stomach can be extremely painful. Most of the cramps can be dealt with with regular exercise. Drink lots of fluids and maintain the right electrolyte balance of your body as well as deep breathing. Also, take care of your daily nutrient diet intake.

Black Pepper is very useful in treating cramps. Mix Black Pepper in massage oil and rub on the affected area.

  1. Congestion - Sudden temperature changes inside and outside the body, lead to cold and congestion. Steam inhalation is one of the best methods to treat congestion. Alternatively, Eucalyptus Essential Oil can be used in steam inhalation or application. Dilute the eucalyptus essential oil with a carrier oil and apply it on the forehead, temple, throat, and chest.

  2. Abdominal Pain -Abdominal pain can be very disturbing and discomforting. The main causes of abdominal pain include indigestion, stomach, virus, inflammation, constipation, food poisoning, lactose intolerance, gas, etc. To control abdominal pain you can sip on a cup of chamomile tea, warm lemon water, or ginger tea.

Fennel can help greatly in indigestion. Boil some fennel in water and drink it hot. Alternatively, you can take Fennel Essential Oil and apply it around your navel to soothe the pain.

  1. Nausea - Nausea is a feeling of unease and sickness. Reasons for it may vary from dehydration to food poisoning, etc. You can prevent nausea by eating small meals throughout the day. Rest after eating with your head elevated about 12 inches above your feet, and drink liquids between meals rather than during meal consumption.

Peppermint Essential Oil is perfect for treating nausea. Take a few drops on a tissue and inhale it.

Incorporate these daily wellness benefits of aromatherapy into your daily life to keep it smoother, healthier, and happier.