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How to Beat Worry and Anxiety
Worry We worry because we want to make sure that things turn out the way we want them to. Worrying can be a way of trying to control the future, even though we know that this isn’t possible. We might worry about the future, our relationships, our health, or our finances. Worrying can be a way of trying to protect ourselves from potential danger or harm. Here are some tips for how to relieve worry: Anxiety Common causes of anxiety include: What helps to relieve anxiety and worry? Essential oils have been used for centuries to help reduce feelings of anxiety and worry. Lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang essential oils are…
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Beat the Motivation Slump
Whether it be at home or work we all get a slump in our motivation. A lack of motivation can increase anxiety, stress and worry and in turn diminish mental clarity. A lack of motivation can be caused by many things but some primary things are: While these causes by and large can be remedied relatively easily sometimes we need a little more of an immediate helping hand. There are a number of short-term things that may help. Do 10 minutes of exercise, that could be a walk, a little yoga or just pulling weeds from the garden. The shift in the brain can be enough to refresh you to…
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Essential Oils and Anger
Anger is a natural emotion, something we have all experienced at some time in our lives. Just because it is a natural thing, does not mean that we should simply say there's nothing we can do about it. Countless people make changes in their lives every day that affect a natural function. We are not slaves to our appetites, our emotions, or our bodies. We all have the ability to make choices. I realize that some people have hormonal disorders that make it impossible to make a choice at times, but we can address the challenge, address the disorder in the body, and choose to make changes that will, ultimately,…
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The Value of Magnesium
Magnesium is an important mineral, playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. In the western world, it has been shown that the majority of people do not get enough magnesium through their diet. Magnesium is one of seven essential macrominerals. These macrominerals are minerals that people need to consume in relatively large amounts — at least 100 milligrams (mg) per day. Microminerals, such as iron and zinc, are just as important, though people need them in smaller amounts. Magnesium is vital for many bodily functions. Getting enough of…
