Aromatherapy and Stress Management

A guide to using essential oils for stress management

Christoph Streicher, Ph.D.Amrita Aromatherapy

Stress management is one of the areas where aromatherapy is

most powerful.Stress is defined as the human

response to an external stressor.This can be anything from the

weather to your boss or your lover.

Stress expresses itself in physical tensions,

insomnia, anger, fear, grief,

cravings, addiction

and ultimately severe illness.

There are essential oils that help with stress of any kind

such as: Lavender, Geranium and

Bergamot. Then there are many that

work on specific issues, like muscle tension,

grief or insomnia.

But most important, do not use natural remedies in the same way

you use Western medicine.

Look beyond your immediate discomfort.

I am asked regularly:

What helps with insomnia?Do whats help with allergies?

What helps with eczema?

At times I am tempted to say,“What about having a look

at your life?”

Sometimes I see minor miracles with the oils. At times they act like a

magic bullet.But our everyday life situation

usually asks for our participation.

That’s what health is about.

Use the aromas and see what thesubtle energy of the scents

do for you.Take them with your awareness

into your mind-body.Take them to the place where you feel

your restlessness, pain, addiction or fear

Use the aromas to create body awareness;

they will give you health and well-being

for a lifetime.

A concrete example:You are lying in bed and can’t sleep.

Put your attention on your body.You will notice that there is unrest in one part.

• Stay with it.Apply Deep Rest Roll-On Relief on this part.

Continue to stay with it

Notice how your mind, your body and the essential oil blend work together.

Have a good night

In the same way, Quit Craving Roll-On Relief

Is a helpful tool.Don’t use it like Western medicine.

Use it to explore yourself;it will help you solve your problem.

Roll-On Relief: Anxiety Free, A Woman's Balance, Menopause and

Stress Free are used in a similar way.

I designed the Roll-On Relief line: For ease of use, For immediate relief

of different stress responses To give you a tool to explore your

mind-body connection.

Develop the experience of being attuned.

Your body will be grateful to you.

With all my wishes for your well-being,

Christoph Streicher, Ph.D.

Learn more about the uses of essential oils and the values of aromatherapy at

www.amrita.net

Find Stress Management solutions here.

Or email us anytime at info@amrita.net

ThanksChristoph Streicher, Ph.D.

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