Aromatherapy
to quit smoking
Unless
you’ve smoked for any length of time you don’t know how hard it is to quit. On
the other hand millions of people have quit.
Unless you really want to quit it seems hopeless.
But what if there was something that could actually affect your
emotions to give you a desire to quit, those same emotions that drive you to
pick up that pack again, and again. May
we suggest essential oils.
Upon
inhalation of essential oils the tiny molecules travel to the brain via the
olfactory nerve tracks, reaching the limbic system of the brain (which
controls memories and emotions). At
this point the limbic system is triggered releasing neurochemicals (brain
affecting chemicals) such as seratonin which calms and relaxes.
When essential oils are incorporated in a massage/body
oil or hand/body lotion they penetrate the skin, enter the blood stream and
reach all vital organs. Properties
found in essential oils include: antiviral, antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal and many more.
When used on the body, (especially in the bath) essential oils may
also prevent flu and colds often associated with quitting smoking when the
body’s immune system is compromised.
Many people also use essential oils to help detoxify the body.
Stop Smoking
Diffuser Blends
Desire : desire
to quit smoking: pine,
petitgrain, black pepper
Breath-Easy Respiratory: colds/flu/emphysema,: thyme,
eucalyptus, hyssop
Sleepy-Time: aggitation,
restlessness, insomnia: chamomile,
mandarine, lavender
Stop-Smoking Blend
Suggestions
The following are blend suggestions to use in a
diffuser for the home, in your car, or at work. They may also be used in the bath, blended in a lotion or
masage oil, or used in a foot bath.
Balance: for
anxiety: geranium 2, bergamot
3, sandalwood 2
Calm: for frustration: lavender 4, ylang ylang 1, bergamot 3
Freedom: for
addiction: orange5, ylang ylang
1, lavender 2
Renew: for
aggression: tea tree 3,
geranium 2, palmarosa 2
Release: for
old emotional baggage: frankincense
3, chamomile roman 1, patchouli 1
Fresh: for
sluggish Feeling: Peppermint 5,
basil 1, lavender 3
Herbal Suggestions
Chamomile Tea: mildly
sedative, anti-inflammatory, for sleeping and to calm freyed nerves.
Stinging Nettle:
supports the detoxification process, also naturally high in iron (non
constipating) for that 3pm nod off.
Yerba Mate: helps
with sluggish bowels, gives energy, also used for weight loss.
Excellent substitute for coffee.
The above information is not
a substitute for qualified medical advice
