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The Best Essential Oils to Promote Better Health

The holistic healing community is no stranger to essential oils, as they have long been used in medicinal practices that date back centuries. Herbal therapy and essential oils were used to aid ailments and disease among ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans. It was commonly believed that these plant extracts had special healing powers, and a true ability to enhance one’s life.

In modern times, essential oils are often used in aromatherapy with the help of diffusers that disperse the oil’s scent throughout the air. Although, it’s worth mentioning that some essential oils may be better suited than others to aid with specific issues.

Here are some of the healthiest ways that essential oils might naturally enhance your overall well-being, and which ones are best for particular purposes.

Mental Clarity

To improve focus and stimulate your mind, lemongrass and rosemary essential oils are perfect for an energy boost—especially when trying to wake yourself up in the morning. Other citrus-based oils can also be well suited for this task, as they help brighten your senses and start your day off on the right foot.

Relaxation

To aid with stress relief and anxiety reduction, essential oils like lavender and chamomile are staples in the natural health space for their relaxing qualities. When used at night, chamomile and lavender essential oils may promote better sleep and alleviate some insomnia-related symptoms.   

Pain Management

Eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties that make these plant extracts great for reducing pain. Both of these oils create a cooling sensation that often helps soothe aching muscles or joints when applied topically, much like the effects of menthol.

Immune Support

If you’re looking for a boost to your immune system, frankincense or grapefruit essential oils may be the perfect choice for you. Frankincense helps increase white blood cell count, while grapefruit oils might fight off throat and respiratory infections by keeping your airways clear.

How to Properly Apply Essential Oils

It’s easy to put a few drops of essential oil into a diffuser and have all of the work done for you, but applying essential oils to your body can be a bit trickier. When it comes to your skin, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything right. It’s true that essential oils can have great benefits, but it’s also necessary to avoid applying them directly to your skin. It’s best to mix a small amount of essential oil with carrier oils, like coconut, hemp seed, or olive oil to produce ideal results. This is due to the strong concentration of these plant based oils, which are very potent and may irritate the skin if used without a carrier oil to dilute the mixture.

Kacey Coleman is a freelance writer who specializes in health-related topics, and aims to advance the wellbeing of people by informing readers about the natural health space.

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Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. All opinions are strictly my own and do not reflect the company or product I am reviewing. Disclaimer: Sweet Honeybee Health and it’s owners are not medical professionals. Content on this website is intended for informational purposes only. I research and write on numerous health topics and companies. Do not use the information you find on this site as medical advice. You are encouraged to seek the advice of a medical professional prior to trying any health remedy, no matter how safe or risk-free it may claim to be.
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