Wellness Dart

Do essential oils really work for anxiety? Yes, they do.

Several clinical studies show that aromatherapy with essential oils lowers stress and anxiety.

Here’s one fun test they did: Half the patients waiting in a dentist office were treated to either lavender or orange aromas. The other half were exposed to music only or nothing at all.

The patients who had the aromatherapy were calmer and in a better mood than either of the other groups (1).

As a result, I’ve already spoken to my dentist about diffusing essential oils in her office!

Stress-relieving Essential Oils

Lavender is one of the best-studied essential oils for stress and anxiety. But there’s scientific evidence that other fragrances relieve stress, too. [Read more…]

If you’re curious about aromatherapy and how to diffuse essential oils, you’re in the right place.

Perhaps you’re wondering if it’s okay to put essential oils in a humidifier. (Don’t do it. A humidifier is not the same as a diffuser.)

Or you’re asking, “Which are the best essential oil diffusers for the home?”

We’re going to answer those questions and more in our reviews and buying guide to the top diffusers for essential oils.

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Can essential oils help you sleep better? Yes, they can.

I found out the hard way by experimenting on myself. I learned about the best essential oil recipes for sleep. But I had been a skeptic until my circumstances made me desperate.

You see, a death in the family made me an insomniac. I had so much stress and anguish in my life that it spilled over into my dreams. Sleeping wasn’t restful anymore.

A friend knew my anxiety was through the roof. So she gifted me a bottle of doTerra’s Serenity oil.

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