Reduce Stress with Aromatherapy Inhalation

Many routine activities that must be done every day such as work, school, college and so on can sometimes be stressful.

According to mental health experts, excessive stress will decrease the body's immune system, affecting hormonal systems work and impact on physical and mental condition.

Inhaling aromatherapy

The use of aromatherapy has been going on for centuries and passed down from generation to generation. Material aroma therapy can also easily get it. There are scented flowers, leaves, roots, bark and certain trees. Aroma molecules emitted from sources such as aromatherapy essential oils, balms, bath and powder. The effect of aroma inhalation therapy that will send a signal to the central nervous system. Will further stimulate the release of serotonin and endorphins. These hormones affect mood becomes happier and improve your mood. Choice of aroma therapy recommended among others

• Lavender: to reduce complaints of insomnia, nausea, tightness, breathing problems, muscle spasms, headache, and joint pain. 
• Peppermint / menthol: for complaints bloating, colic, constipation wind, bloating, sickness, menstrual pain, colds and migraines.
• Eucalyptus oil / kayuputih: for complaints sore throat, itching, skin infections, anti pain dizziness complaints, rheumatic pain, anti-inflammatory.
• Lemon: to complaints about heart disease, respiratory, skin infections, colds, skin problems.
• Camomile: for complaints of migraines, menstrual pain, cramps, eczema, abdominal pain.
• Sandalwood oil or olive oil: for the relaxation of muscles, headaches or migraines, joint pain, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal disorders, chest pounding and allergies.
• Rose or jasmine: to deal with complaints of fatigue, insomnia, relieve pain, stimulate blood circulation, headache, and menstrual complaints.

How can the use of a mixture as massage, in a water bath, in uapkan, and apply.

Although to date there is no evidence of adverse effects of aromatherapy harm the fetus, but pregnant women should use aroma therapy as needed, especially during early pregnancy and carefully before use contain chemicals not on the label or packaging. Some aroma therapy should be limited to use during pregnancy among other fragrances sharp. As for the pregnant mothers with low levels of G6PD also babies with low levels of G6PD, leukemia is not recommended to use perfume or aroma therapy. For some people, there is also a fragrance allergy, you should use another method of relaxation.

Beware habit of biting your nails!, Relating to mental health

If you think you have a habit of biting your nails, you should begin to be vigilant. It's not impossible, this habit is one sign that something is wrong with your mental health.

Nails Biting Ilustration (foto : thegeminigeek.com)

 
Most people today still consider the behavior of nail biting is a bad habit, but not too dangerous. However, this view should be changed. The mental health professional or psychiatrist in the United States is now assessing the behavior of nail biting as things that must be observed and watch.

As reported Medicaldaily, mental health agencies American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) from next year will categorize the habit of nail biting as one of the characteristics of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

The habit of nail biting by health experts study it can be harmful to human health. According to the Mayo Clinic, nail biting is not only bad in terms of hygiene, but also can lead to infections of the skin, increasing the risk of influenza, and other infections caused by bacteria spread from the nail and finger.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) itself is known as a form of anxiety disorder. OCD can cause a person to get stuck in the habit of doing something over and over again to reduce anxiety. Many people with OCD are stuck in a rut, thinking that made him stress, and fears that are difficult to control. They had to perform certain rituals to control the situation so they re comfortable.

Those who have the habit of nail biting is obsessive, it is not necessarily caused by the nails, but other factors such as pressure or stress. In recent years, nail biting has not been classified as OCD. However, starting next year assessment will be changed. Those who had a habit of biting your nails, wash your hands constantly or feel the need to tidy up his shoes would be categorized as people who suffer from OCD.

The experts recommend that, if you are a regular nail biting, immediately consult a doctor or psychiatrist.

To stop nail biting behavior, you can also try to avoid the cause that triggers the habit. For example, when you are bored, try to find healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Strive to maintain your nails are always cut short and neat, or hands and mouth busy with other activities such as playing music or chew gum.



Source : medicaldaily.com