Recipes - The Complete Guide To Essential Oils: Complete Guide To Essential Oils & Aromatherapy For Weight Loss (2016)

The Complete Guide To Essential Oils: Complete Guide To Essential Oils & Aromatherapy For Weight Loss (2016)

Chapter 4. Recipes

Now that you are aware of the benefits of essential oils, it is time to put theory into action. You now possess sufficient knowledge of aromatherapy and hence you can try the techniques at your home with ease. Doing aromatherapy at home is not an overwhelming task; it just requires controlled usage of essential oils, adequate knowledge of each technique and an awareness of the risks associated with excessive usage.

There are a number of recipes available for you which are designed for a variety of your problems. The best part about these recipes is that they can be used for more than one issue as well. For example, a particular recipe you make for headache may also be effective in treating depression. Also, for a single issue, you will find a number of recipes to cure it. You may come across more than 10 recipes just for your anxiety and a few more for blood pressure, for example. Whichever recipe you follow, make sure it is taken from an authentic source as untested recipes may not be effective for the problem you are using it for.

Following are some recipes which are known to be effective for each of the issue mentioned below:

To remove fatigue

To feel fresh even after a tiring day at work, mix 6 drops of Grapefruit oil, 5 drops of Palmarosa oil, 4 drops of Thyme oil in 15ml of any carrier oil and shake well. Have a massage done with this mixture and see the amazing benefits it comes along with. You will instantly feel refreshed and energized.

To relax your muscles

If you often get tense and sore muscles after exercise, it is necessary that you relax your muscles so you can continue with your workouts. In order to do that, mix 4 drops of Lavender Oil, 5 drops of Niaouli oil, 3 drops of Pine oil and 3 drops of Black Pepper oil in 15ml of a carrier oil of your choice. Warm the mixture slightly and have a quick relaxing massage done. You can also massage the oil on the affected area yourself. Just make sure you apply the oil really well on the affected muscles for at least 15 minutes.

To remove anxiety

There are a number of recipes to remove your anxieties. You will also have the option to use the essential oils through more than one method. One famous recipe for anxiety alleviation is to use 12 drops of Lavender oil and 8 drops of Clary Sage oil and mix them well. Add the blend in a diffuser according to the instructions and experience immediate calmness and peace. Alternatively, you may also use 9 drops of Lavender and 6 drops of Clary Sage and add the blend in your bath tub to enjoy a relaxing bath.

To get rid of depression

Mix 4 drops of Lavender oil, 4 drops of Ylang Ylang oil and 12 drops of Grapefruit oil to make a blend. Use this blend in your diffuser, inhale the aroma and say goodbye to depression. If you prefer a massage instead, reduce the quantity of the three essential oils by half and add 1 fl. ounce of a carrier oil to enjoy a relaxing massage.

Recipes for Insomnia

Usage of essential oils will help you fall asleep easily at night. You just have to add some essential oils to a tissue or cotton ball and keep it under your pillow. You will fall asleep after inhaling the aroma continuously.

To make this recipe, you just need 5 drops of Clary Sage oil, 5 drops of Bergamot oil and 10 drops of Roman Chamomile oil. Mix the three oils well and add them on a cloth to enjoy a peaceful sleep.

Recipes for Weight Loss

While all the above recipes will indirectly help you shred the excess fat stored, this particular recipe will help you control your weight directly. The recipe will ensure that your appetite stays under control and that you do not eat excessively at any time.

To make this blend, mix 30 drops of Grapefruit oil, 1 drop of Ylang Ylang oil and 4 drops of Lemon oil in a teaspoon of coarse sea salt. Add the mixture in a dark colored bottle and inhale the aroma with three continuous deep breaths. Take a small break and then inhale the aroma again for 3 more times. Take a break again and repeat the procedure for the final time.

This is a highly effective recipe which will help you curb your hunger to a great extent. Hence carry the inhaler with you the next time you go out in a restaurant or in a party. You may also keep the inhaler on your office desk to inhale before the lunch breaks.

Enjoy the recipes mentioned above, and live a happier life!