Getting the “calm” out of lavender

Best known for its relaxing properties, but also touted for its bacteria fighting attributes, lavender has always been one of my favorite scents. If I could infuse it into every room, pillow and sheet on a permanent basis, I would.

Sadly, if you’re like me, keeping up with scented candles, lamp infusers, room sprays and the like seems like a never ending process with short lived value and costly implications. I recently learned a trick that you can easily implement too.

Try this: Whether lavender or some other fragrance, acquire a small bottle of essential oil, the simplest and purest form of it. Keep it conveniently located and whenever you’re in the mood (bedtime, a stressful moment, or in need of a boost), apply a few drops to the palms of your hands, rub together and inhale. Take several deep breaths into your hands and enjoy the fragrance. Repeat as often as desired. You can do this on airplanes or at bedtime with your children.

You’ll find this method can be quite addicting and that there are many unexpected moments, especially with the calming effects of lavender, that this trick will come in handy.

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