Spring Fatigue and Essential Oils

You’re not alone if you’re feeling a bit low in energy and motivation as spring arrives. This phenomenon is known as spring fatigue, and it’s thought to be caused by the change in season.

During the winter, our bodies naturally adjust to less sunlight and, at the same time, produces less serotonin, which can lead to feelings of sadness and low energy and produce more melatonin, which makes us feel sleepy.

But as spring arrives and the days get longer, our bodies have to readjust to the change in light exposure. You can start feeling lazy, unmotivated, and even depressed. And that is called spring fatigue.

How to fight Spring fatigue?

You can do a few things to help combat spring fatigue and improve your well-being:

• Spending time outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine can help improve your mood and energy levels.
• Exercise is also beneficial, as it helps increase serotonin levels, especially when it’s done outdoors.
• A good sleep routine is essential for overall health and can help reduce fatigue and improve your mood and memory.
• Lastly, using essential oils can also help boost your mood and energy. Citrus oils like lemon, orange, and grapefruit are energizing and uplifting. Peppermint oil can also help improve energy levels and mental clarity. Spearmint and Rosemary oils can help improve concentration and memory.

How and which essential oils can help?

Lemon Essential Oil

Uplifting lemon oil can help boost your mood and energy. One study found that lemon oil, used in aromatherapy, improved energy levels, decreased tension headaches and enhanced positive mood [1]. Browse our selection of home scents with lemon essential oil to experience these invigorating benefits for yourself.

Orange Essential Oil

Orange oil has also shown to have mood-boosting effects. A study of students found that those who used an orange essential oil diffuser had lower levels of anxiety and depression and reported feeling more energetic [2]. Discover our range of home scents with orange essential oil to experience these uplifting benefits for yourself.

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit oil can also help combat spring fatigue. A study found that grapefruit essential oil aromatherapy improved participants’ energy levels and decreased tension headaches. Researchers concluded that one of the main ingredients, limonene, had immediate and long-term effects on lowering blood pressure and stress [3, 4]. Explore our collection of home scents with grapefruit essential oil to experience the rejuvenating effects of this citrusy scent.

Peppermint Essential oil

Peppermint oil is a refreshing and uplifting oil that can help improve energy levels and mental clarity. One study found that peppermint essential oil improved mental task performance in a group of office workers. The workers who inhaled peppermint oil also had less fatigue and felt more energetic than those who didn’t use the oil [5]. Experience the invigorating benefits of peppermint oil by exploring our home scents with peppermint essential oil and enjoy a boost in focus, productivity, and overall well-being.

Spearmint Essential oil

Spearmint oil has been shown to improve concentration and memory. One study found that spearmint essential oil improved working memory in a group of young adults. The participants who inhaled the oil also had less fatigue and felt more energetic than those who didn’t use the oil [6]. Unleash the benefits of spearmint oil by browsing our collection of home scents with spearmint essential oil, and enjoy a heightened sense of focus, mental clarity, and energy in your daily life.

Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary oil is another oil that can help improve concentration and memory. One study showed the stimulatory effects of rosemary oil and how it impacts mood states and brain wave activity and the autonomic nervous system. Another study confirmed that rosemary could help focus and boost memorization in children at school [7]. Discover the cognitive-enhancing properties of this aromatic herb by exploring our collection of home scents with rosemary essential oil. Experience the benefits of increased concentration, memory, and overall mental well-being for yourself or your loved ones.

How do you use essential oils?

Ways of using essential oils include applying topically, directly inhaling and diffusing.

Applying Essential Oils topically

To apply essential oils topically, you can dilute the oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil or jojoba oil and then apply it to your skin. Never use essential oils undiluted on your skin as they can be irritating.

Inhaling Essential Oils

You can also directly inhale essential oils from the bottle or add a few drops to a cotton ball and inhale the scent. However, be careful not to inhale too much as this can be irritating.

Diffusing Essential Oils

You can also use a passive or active diffusing way to enjoying essential oils.

• To passively diffuse essential oils you can use reed diffusers infused with essential oils. Just place them in the area you like and forget about it!
• You might find active way more pleasant and beneficial. This includes burning candles or wax melts with essential oils or diffusing essential oils with humidifier by adding 3-4 drops of oil. When diffusing essential oils actively always make sure that area is well ventilated.

Improve Your Wellbeing

Whether you struggle with spring fatigue or just want to improve your wellbeing and boost your mood, energy levels, and concentration – fresh air, good night’s sleep, exercise, and essential oils can help. Give some of these tips a try and see how you feel!

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