5 Essential oils for energy and focus

If you haven’t already bought into the essential oils craze of the past several years, you may be in the camp of skepticism, but essential oils have been used as a home remedy since nearly the very beginning of civilization. There may not be a ton of scientific evidence to back the various claims about the benefits of essential oils, but anecdotally their usefulness can’t be denied. My own personal introduction to essential oils was, like many people’s, through lavender oil. Lavender oil is said to have calming and sleep-inducing properties and for at least a few years it has worked for those very purposes for my entire family, including my children. Photo: Pexels The benefits of essential oils reach far and wide, and there are a number of different oils that may actually help if you have needs of the opposite variety. Some essential oils are actually very useful in helping people focus and concentrate and some can even provide an awesome all-natural energy boost. Used in conjunction with other healthy lifestyle habits like exercise, eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of rest, oils may be a wonderful addition to your daily routine. Skip the coffee this afternoon and try diffusing or applying these oils instead. Grapefruit. Citrus oils distilled from the rind of fruits like grapefruit, lemon and orange have long been known to improve mood and boost the immune system. Additionally, the tart scent of these oils –especially that of grapefruit — can be a great way to wake up your senses first thing in the morning. You can diffuse it along with other citrus oils or any other complementary scents as you go about your morning routine or apply it directly to your temples with a roller ball. You could even combine it with a […]

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