28 February,2011 09:00 AM IST | | Special Features
Tired of popping pills to battle your stress rendered headaches or anxiety pangs? We've got a better ideau00a0-- how about some aromatherapy? A whiff of lavender or basil oil can sooth your nerves as well asu00a0 migraines and other disorders.
For working professionals, aromatherapy is an easy and effective way to relieve stress and other disorders. Here are some super scents that can work wonders for you:
>>u00a0Dry skin: Use lavender, rose or sandalwood oil with lanolin free cream or lotion to prevent flaking, scaling or cracking of skin.
>>u00a0Muscle aches: Black pepper, ginger or marjoram oil can provide some relief. Use it in massage, bath or compress.
>>u00a0Aching feet: Add 10-12 drops of peppermint oil to warm water and dip your feet in it. Or else, mix the essential oil with olive oil and gently massage it on your feet.
>>u00a0Headaches/Sinusitis: For headaches, add a few drops of chamomile, lavender or peppermint oil on a handkerchief and inhale. In case of sinusitis, use bergamot, eucalyptus or peppermint oil along with olive oil and massage around the base of the head and from the inside of the eyebrows out toward the temples.
