Stress - How Aromatherapy Can Combat Its Effects

In today's fast paced, highly technical world - stress, worry and anxiety are facts of life and unfortunately, we have become accustomed to feeling stressed 24/7. We are a stressed out nation and are dealing with our stress in unhealthy ways.

Orangeville, Ontario (PRWEB) May 27, 2006 -- In today's fast paced, highly technical world - stress, worry and anxiety are facts of life and unfortunately, we have become accustomed to feeling stressed 24/7. We are a stressed out nation and are dealing with our stress in unhealthy ways.

More than half of working adults are now concerned with the amount of stress in their lives. Women seem to suffer from stress much more often than men; with 73% of women identifying themselves as the primary decision-maker in the household and the caregivers for their children, partner and in some cases parent or parents, each aspect of care brings stress. Unfortunately, too often women do not take the necessary steps to alleviate that stress, and their own physical health suffers.

The bad news is; that stress can easily turn into distress or chronic tension when stressors are unrelieved and ongoing. Unrelieved chronic stress can lead to a host of undesirable effects, such as; irritability and impatience; sleep disturbances and/or insomnia, mood swings, crying, inability to focus, serious fatigue, weight gain, excessive worrying, and muscle tensions.

It also takes a physical toll, and can weaken immune systems, cause damage to memory cells, as well as increase risk of headaches including migraines, digestive disorders, high blood pressure and chronic anxiety, basically, "control your life". Studies show that the cumulative effects of stress can have serious long-term consequences. In fact, 70% of disease is caused by stress in both the body and mind.

In response to the growing need for stress relief on a daily basis that can be incorporated into our busy lives, Aromatherapy HomeSpa Consulting offers a wide range of aromatherapy-based home spa treatments. Some of the products we carry include scented body scrubs, washes and lotions, scented massage oils and facial spritzes, scented candles as well as hand-crafted accessories and more.

Just as the name implies, aromatherapy is indeed a therapy that uses aroma for healing and a sense of well being. Aromas can improve your mood, reduce stress, relieve tension, give you more energy, help you relax and even help you to fall asleep more easily.

Aromatherapy HomeSpa Consulting realizes that experiencing relaxation and taking the time to de-stress on a daily basis is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. “My hope is that with Aromatherapy HomeSpa treatments, professional guidance and consulting, people will begin to take some me-time and self-indulge towards a healthier body, mind and spirit,” says D’Ann Cook and independent spa consultant and owner of http://www.aromatherapyhomespa.com.

D'Ann Cook
Aromatherapy HomeSpa Consulting
519 942-4642
http://www.aromatherapyhomespa.com

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