We have talked a little about lavender previously. It has a pleasing smell to it and does many things for the body, including your brain health. It truly appears to lower your stress and acts as a relaxant. It is known for a fact that good smells lower stress. The limbic system are the processors of smells-this is an area in the brain that regulates emotion and moods. Lavender is one of the most popular herbs. I bath with lavender and it is very effective and calming in the evening before going to sleep. Massage therapists use such an oil somewhat diluted for rubbing onto the skin. It is also effective used in a diffuser in a room. I have recipes for shortbread cookies made with lavender. The 'oil' must be diluted in water before applying to the skin.
Lavender flowers are safe for most people and also are still beneficial as dried flowers. Take a moment and try even a cream or bath oil that has a lavender scent.
I am preparing a 'series of blogs' for the 29 days of February and will begin explaining to you mid-week about some of the body and brain boosting challenges that I am hoping that you will participate in, at home each day along with myself also attempting the same goal -it's all to do with our health....
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