Sedating aromas: Using an oil burner to disperse essential oils is a wonderfully fragrant way to calm an overactive mind and lull your tired body to sleep. Some essential oils have a gentle sedative effect. Essential oils need to be stored in a cool place in airtight containers. Dark glass bottles are best for long… Continue reading
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Mom’s voice is comfort like a hug too
“Reach out and touch someone” – good advertising slogan, or evolutionary imperative? How about both? What Madison Avenue knew decades ago has been observed in brain chemistry. A simple phone call from mom can calm frayed nerves by sparking the release of a powerful stress-quelling hormone, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Biological… Continue reading