Better Nutrition February 2020

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AROMATHERAPY Rx * * * * The right scent can calm stressed souls. It’s this ability to impact anxiety—one risk factor for high blood pressure—that makes aromatherapy a heart-healthy habit you can incorporate into your daily wellness regimen to fight coronary disease. Essential oils are composed of various innate chemical properties that act to help keep the cardiovascular system running in tip-top shape. Keep your heartbeats steady by tapping into the sedative properties of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and the soothing scent of Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) as antidotes to acute stress. Lavender battles hypertension and is an excellent addition to any blend. Cypress has a woodsy fragrance that can gently lift away fatigue. Add several drops of each to a diffuser for a relaxing evening scent. Some studies indicate that Basil (Ocimum basilicum) and Ginger 38 • FEBRUARY <strong>2020</strong> improve your life with essential oils Aromatherapy for a Healthy Heart Many are mindful of how diet and exercise affect heart health, but aromatherapy offers complementary support with essential oils BY CHERYL CROMER Antistress Balm Apply as needed to the chest and solar plexus and breathe deeply. 1 oz. carrier oil (grapeseed or sweet almond oil, for example) * 6 drops lavender 12 drops basil or holy basil 8 drops ginger * 4 drops cinnamon bark (Zingiber officinale) boost the cardiovascular system by supporting healthy arteries and limiting the buildup of bad cholesterol, otherwise known as LDL (low-density lipoprotein). If you prefer a sweeter, quieter herbal aroma than basil, choose essential oil of Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum)—equally energizing, but less aggressive. Both herbs blend well with spicy ginger, a warming essential oil especially suited for the winter months. Mix with a drop or two of richly stimulating Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) for an aromatic balm for the chest and solar plexus that will increase circulation. In addition to its anticlotting effect on blood platelets, cinnamon offers Heart Healthy Refreshing Massage Oil Body Tonic Use as a relaxing Spritz post-shower massage oil or add a or -bath for an capful to your bath invigorating tonic. for a soothing soak. * 4 oz. lavender * 2 oz. carrier oil hydrosol or (grapeseed or distilled water sweet almond oil, * 12 drops lavender for example) * 18 drops cypress * 12 drops ylang ylang * 10 drops * 10 drops rose otto cinnamon * 10 drops sandalwood bark * 8 drops vanilla CO 2 * 16 drops extract juniper * 16 drops clary sage anti-inflammatory properties. Natural healing occurs in the body when inflammation is reduced. For an aftershower moisturizer that will support overall cell health, mix 4 ounces of unscented body lotion and 1–2 drops of cinnamon bark with several drops of Juniper (Juniperus communis), a crisp aromatic that is a cleansing and balancing tonic that will aid blood circulation. One last essential oil known for lowering blood pressure is earthy Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea). Clary sage’s bitter scent may take some getting used to, but it offers the highest natural concentration of ester, a chemical property that calms anxiety. Photos adobestock.com
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