Exhaustion

Exhaustion or Fatigue is a common health complaint. It is, however, one of the hardest terms to define, and a symptom of many different conditions. Fatigue and exhaustion are becoming increasingly common throughout society today.

Relaxation therapies can often help the sufferer to relax, getting the body to get into a state where it can truly rest. Massages and baths using a variety of essential oils can be very beneficial and help restore vigour and liveliness. The benefit of many oils is that they can be stimulating without having any of the dangers which are associated with other types of stimulants.

Try including essential oils in your bath
If your body is feeling really tired and weary try having a bath using Basil, Rosemary and Pine essential oils. Just place a few drops into the water and soak for at least 20 minutes.
Alternatively, another blend which can help to give renewed energy is Marjoram, Nutmeg and Geranium. Only use 3 drops of Nutmeg and 6-8 drops of each of the other oils in a bath.

Get enough rest
It is vital to ensure you are getting enough rest and quality sleep and we recommend that you start the relaxation process two hours before you actually go to sleep. Here are a few suggestions to help:

Buy an oil burner and place a few drops of Lavender combined with Benzoin or Chamomile in it and place in the room where you are. Then run a warm bath and soak in it using a few drops of any of these oils.

Alternatively, our Sleep CD gift set is highly recommended. Not only does it makes a wonderful gift, this pack can also be used to great effect by someone suffering from exhaustion. The pack aids quality sleep as it contains the perfect selection of items designed to soothe 4 of your senses:

• Bath soak and cream made using pure natural Lavender oil
• Lavender scented votive candle
• Fragrant stones impregnated with Lavender, which can be placed next to the bed to promote natural sleep.
• Soothing Relaxation CD with music to help you to drift off.

Wake up revitalised
One good tip is when you wake to wash your face in water with a few drops of any citrus essential oil such as Grapefruit, Orange, Mandarin, Tangerine, Lemon or Lime or a combination of any of these. Avoid the eye area but wash the rest of your skin briskly using a flannel or cotton wool soaked in these oils with water.

Emotional or Nervous Exhaustion
If you are suffering from emotional or nervous exhaustion then try the oils of Eucalyptus and Juniper. These oils can be used to good effect in a burner, humidifier or a bath.
If you are suffering from anxiety which is causing exhaustion and this is having an impact on your sexual life then try using Clary Sage in a massage as this oil is relaxing, has tonic properties and is also an aphrodisiac. It can also promote drowsiness so it is important to use it near to bed time. 

Any of the following oils have tonic properties so why not experiment for yourself and see which ones are most beneficial for you. The list includes Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Nutmeg and Rosemary. Always remember when using essential oils that if you like the smell of them they are likely to work better for you. Massage is the best way to use these oils if you can find someone to give you one but you can also try a combination of any of the oils in a bath or burner.

Benzoin Essential Oil - Styrax Benzoin (10ml)

10ml bottle of Benzoin Essential Oil (Styrax Benzoin)

£3.75

Chamomile German 10% Dilute Essential Oil - Matricaria Recutica

Fantastic oil for so many purposes including skin care, inflammed tendons and swollen joints, digestive prolems especially where related to stress.

£4.25

Chamomile Roman 10% Dilute Essential Oil - Chamaemelum Nobile

A wonderful oil which has so many valuable properties Chamomile would be a great one to always keep in and can be used in skin care, musuclar aches and pains and digestive problems.

£4.00

Chamomile Roman Pure Essential Oil - Chamaemelum Nobile (10ml)

Chamomile is a great oil to use for nervous disorders. It is soothing and calming and can help where a person is irritable or nervous. It can also help with insomnia.

£10.25

Clary Sage Essential Oil - Salvia Sclarea (10ml)

Clary Sage is wonderful as it blends so well with other oils and has a wide variety of uses. Try it for high blood pressure, aches & pains, skin care, asthma and emotional tension as well as stress related conditions.

£2.00

Geranium Essential Oil - Pelargonium Graveolens (10ml)

Geranium is lovely floral oil which can help with a wide variety of skin conditions, poor circulation, cellulite and many menopausal problems as well as fluid retention and hormonal in-balance.

£7.50

Lavender Essential Oil - Lavandula Officinalis (10ml)

Lavender has been used continuously for thousands of years and its popularity has only ever increased. If you could have no other essential oil in your house, then Lavender would be the prime choice: It has a wide range of uses and is a natural antibiotic, anti-depressant, sedative and de-toxifier.

£2.40

Marjoram Essential Oil - Origanum Marjorana (10ml)

Marjoram as we might expect can help with the digestion. It is useful for bruises and chilblains. Marjoram can also have a warming effect on the mental and emotional level and can help people suffereing from grief.

£4.05

Nutmeg Essential Oil - Myrsitica Fragrans (10ml)

Nutmeg can help with digestive disorders such as indigestion and sluggish digestion. Try it for frigidity, impotence, neuralgia and nervous fatigue as well as muscular aches and gout.

£4.00

Pine Essential Oil - Pinus Sylvestris (10ml)

The most common use for Pine is for bronchitis, catarrh, sore throat and infections of the chest. Good in steam inhalations. Also try it for digestive problems.

£1.62