Blog entries and aromatherapy topics including links for further reading

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Relaxing Aromatherapy: Alternatives to Lavender Essential Oil for Non-Lavender Lovers

If you're looking for a relaxing blend or oil but don't like the smell of lavender, seeing it recommended as the first option can be frustrating. However, plenty of alternatives to lavender can promote relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety. Don't force yourself to use a blend you don't enjoy – discover some new oils with diffrent scent profiles that can be surprising alternative to the most recomended essential oil.

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How can essential oil inhalation influence the body and mind

That reaction to scent triggers neurophysiological processes that can affect mood, cognition, physiological arousal and behaviors. That is why a smell can have an immediate influence on your mood and your emotional state and even physical state. The olfactory receptors turn the chemical signal of a scent into a neural signal that reaches the brain.

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