Aromatherapy Essential Oils Improve memory and concentration, this has been proven. By selecting proper essential oils, it helps us to ease our mind, relax, concentrate and recall information.

Scent will trigger and recall our memory of a special event or memory. A particular cologne might make you suddenly think of you ex-boyfriend when you smell the same scent of the cologne he use before. The oatmeal cookie’s smell might remind you of your mother.

The below blend can help enhance concentration and memory recall.

5 parts Lemon Essential Oils

3 parts Basil essential Oils

2 parts Rosemary Essential Oils

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Aromatherapy Essential Oils is able to evoke the memory of a special day, special people or an event, hence Aromatherapy Essential Oils improve memory. For me the scent of chocolate cookies trigger a memory of my mother working in the kitchen, preparing for new year celebration when I was a child.

It has been proven that the Pure Essential Oils have the ability to improve one’s concentration and recall memory, it works quickly as our olfactory system connect directly to our brain. Our brain remains a mystery, we do not even have to be consciously aware of or remember the events for the memory to be “stored”, because there is an intimate relationship between the limbic brain that is responsible for memory, as well as certain regulatory functions, and olfactory system, it stands to reason that scent can trigger memories, help one to stay focus, memorization and studying.

There was a research done on data key in operators before, it was found that when lemon scent was piped into the ventilation system, key in error were decreased by 53%. Lemon essential oils is proven for memory stimulation and mental alertness.

Memory loss has been linked to low estrogen level in several studies. Women are more likely to suffer Alzheimer’s disease than men. Symptoms of the disease range from simple memory loss to severe dementia. Essential oils that mimic estrogen  may prove useful, especially in post-menopausal women. Aromatherpy Essential Oils that posses hormone-like properties including Anissed, Basil, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Nutmeg and Star Anise. These hormone-like essential oils are known memory stimulants.

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Diarrhea means that you have loose, watery stools, normally more than three times in one day. You may also have cramps, bloating, nausea and an urgent need to have a bowel movement. Diarrhea may cause of bacteria, viruses or parasites, certain medicines, functional bowel disorder, food intolerance, food poisoning, nervous condition and diseases that affect the stomach, small intestine or colon.

Acute diarrhea is a common problem that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes away on its own without special treatment. Prolonged diarrhea persisting for more than 2 days may be a sign of a more serious problem and poses the risk of dehydration. Chronic diarrhea may be a feature of a chronic disease.

If the diarrhea is cause by viral infection or food poisoning, it is a natural protective response by the body try to expel as much of the harmful organisms as possible. Therefore, if suspected this is the case, let the body run its course for 2 hours before getting concerned. Anyway, you should talk to your doctor if you have a strong pain in your abdomen or rectum, a fever, blood in your stools, severe diarrhea for more than three days. Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks of enough fluid to function properly.

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Bergamot is small, yellowish colored and roughly pear-shaped fragrant citrus fruit. The citrus fruit blossom during spring and it originate from Asia. Today it is commercially grown in Italy, Argentina, Brazil and USA.  It is widely use in Earl Grey tea because of its fresh aroma. Bargamot is also popularly use in aromatherapy essential oils as an alternative medicine.

Botanical name: Citrus bergamia

Plant Origin: Fruit

Extraction method: Expression or steam distillation

Aroma: citrus

Odor Intensity: Low

Evaporation: Top Note

Medication Properties:

Analgestic, antibacterial, anti-toxic, anti-infectious, anti-depresant, antiseptic, diuretic, antispasmodic, deodorant, tonic, antiparasitic, expectorant

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Cold is caused by virus. When our immune system is low, our defense mechanisms will be weaken, this is when the bacterial or virus infect the body and we “catch” cold.

Colds typically peak within 2 ~ 3 days’ time. Early treatment and prevention are best to approach to cold symptoms. Cold normally effect the upper respiratory tract. Below aromatherapy essential oils recipe is focused on the nose and throat.

Cold and Flu Relief

4 drops Hyssop essential oil

3 drops Rosemary essential oil

3 drops Peppermint essential oil

3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

3 drops Lemon essential oil

Combine all the essential oils in an amber bottle.

To use as inhalation, Pour 4cups of hot water into a bowl, add 3 or 4 drops of the combined essential oils.Hold face 8 inches over bowl, cover head with towel to tent form, Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 ~ 10 minutes. 2~3 times a day. After each treatment, remember to cover up neck and chest with towel or blanket and take a rest.

To use as aromatic bath, filled up hot tub and 8 drops of the combined essential oils, soak for 15 minute. In within, inhales deeply and slowly. After bath, cover up with blanket and rest for half an hour.

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