Tuesday 20th 2007f March 2007
Are you feeling stressed? Well according to a new study featured in the Daily Mail, sniffing lavender or rosemary oil for just five minutes a day could help you to lower your stress levels.
The study, published in the Journal Psychiatry Research showed that inhaling these essential oils resulted in a sharp drop in the levels of cortisol – a hormone released when stressed.
Low levels of cortisol are beneficial however, today’s high-stress lifestyles have lead to higher and more prolonged levels of cortisol in the bloodstream, which have been associated with many negative effects. It increases blood pressure; blood sugar levels and suppresses the immune system. It is also known to cause oxidative stress, which leads to the damage of healthy cells in the body and is linked to common degenerative diseases and the ageing process.
Grandma Vines Instant Comfort Foot Balm contains a combination of lavender, rosemary, peppermint and sweet almond oils, so will not only benefit your feet, but according to the new research, your whole body too. The feet are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and fungi that can cause many skin problems, especially dry and cracked heels and athletes foot.
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