| The simple act of using citrus based essential oils can | | | | increase photosensitivity and can result in rashes or |
| help increase energy and improve mental focus. | | | | burns on the skin when exposed to sunlight. |
| Essential oils from citrus fruits such as grapefruit, | | | | At home, you can also diffuse citrus oils with |
| orange, and tangerines have properties that naturally | | | | traditional candle or electric diffusers. In more public |
| elevate mood and energy. The energetic frequency | | | | places, simply carry a tissue soaked in essential oils in |
| or "notes" as it is sometimes called in aromatherapy, | | | | a plastic sealed bag and sniff occasionally. |
| of citrus blends invigorates energy to: | | | | This keeps the scent from permeating the air to |
| * Improve concentration especially on mental tasks | | | | impact others who may not wish to experience |
| that are tedious. | | | | scents. |
| * Improve emotional mood and lifts one from | | | | Another way to integrate the use of citrus essential |
| depression. | | | | oils is to add a few 10 drops of oil to 16 oz of water |
| * Increase states of wakefulness and physical | | | | in a spray bottle, shake well and spritz the air for a |
| vibrancy. | | | | natural way to freshen your space. |
| A simple way to enjoy this natural lift is to place a | | | | Most of the citrus oils also perform double duty by |
| tissue in your car that has citrus essential oils. Then, | | | | acting as cleansing agents in addition to improving |
| when you drive during your day, you naturally | | | | energy levels and mood. |
| invigorate your energy. Many of my clients who are | | | | When combined with natural ingredients such as |
| long haul truck drivers use this technique to stay | | | | vinegar and water, citrus oils can replace many of the |
| awake when delivering late night loads, instead of | | | | chemical-based cleansers in your home. |
| loading up on caffeine. | | | | Thus, your home becomes clean and sparkling, while |
| Some health food stores sell car diffusers that can | | | | you also increase energy and lift your spirits. |
| be plugged into cigarette lighters. This style of | | | | Recipe for Natural Cleanser: |
| diffusion gives a more intense effect, so make sure | | | | 1 16 oz spray bottle |
| that any passengers are not sensitive to scents or | | | | Fill the bottle with 8 ounces of distilled vinegar, 8 |
| they might get headaches. | | | | ounces of water, and 20 drops of orange oil. |
| Other ways to increase energy with essential oils is | | | | You may also wish to add 4 drops of thyme, 5 |
| diluting the oils with a carrier oil such as safflower or | | | | drops of rosemary, and 3 drops of clove to help |
| almond oil and apply the oils to acupuncture points for | | | | mask the odor of the vinegar. |
| energy such as St.36, located on the outer portion of | | | | Shake well and use for cleansing bathroom, kitchen |
| the leg just below the knee. | | | | and mirrors.Keep out of the reach of pets and |
| However, take care not to put citrus oils on areas of | | | | children as some essential oils are toxic to ingest and |
| skin that will be exposed to the sun, as citrus oils can | | | | will create digestive upset. |