Aromatherapy for the Corporate Man
Corporate life has taken and will continue to take it out of many a man. Aromatherapy â the application of essential oils and their blends â is an easily available, ecological, kinder to the body than synthetic drugs, immensely effective, and (considering that you need very small amounts) inexpensive solution to keeping a man healthy and productive in the corporate world. If this solution appeals to you, try the tips that resonate with you for the next few months. Youâll certainly feel the difference and may even become an inspiration to your colleagues who eternally swallow pills!
So how can aromatherapy benefit the corporate man?
Coughs
The best aromatherapy treatment for coughs is inhaling steam, because it will soothe the throat and air passage and loosen excessive mucus. Hence expelling mucus by coughing will become easier. If inhaling steam is not possible, rubbing 2 drops of an essential oil diluted in 10ml of a carrier oil on your throat and chest 3 times a day will pleasantly help. When you are at work, do it in the bathroom where nobody sees. The essential oils of angelica, benzoin, eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender, marjoram, sandalwood, and thyme are great. These oils will also help in burners or diffusers at home, especially at night. Hot lemon drinks and herbal teas will soothe irritation in the throat. A massage of benzoin diluted in 10ml of carrier oil over the throat 3 times a day works great for loss of voice.
Headaches, migraines, head colds
The essential oils of basil, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and rosemary are great here, because they clear the brain and respiratory infections which can jump on us in [especially open plan] offices and on planes. Inhaling steam, cold compresses, or regular massage also work wonders.
Indigestion
can be dispersed with a light massage of the stomach with 2 drops of basil, camomile, lavender, or marjoram diluted in 10ml of a carrier oil. Choose any one of those oils at a time. Again, at work you can d