I just read this and had to share. I love peppermint oil and use it daily for headaches, pick me up. cool me down on hot days plus so many other ways.
Sometimes we need a little reminder of how amazing an essential oil can be. We discovered five mind blowing facts about peppermint oil that we have to share with everyone!
1. Peppermint oil can jump start your day better than coffee. Studies have show that putting two drops of peppermint oil in your shampoo when you wash your hair can wake up faster than a cup of coffee.
When using peppermint oil in your hair, it’s massaged into your scalp and can help bring more oxygen to your brain by opening up the small air ways in your body.
2. Peppermint oil can increase athletic performance. I drop of peppermint oil in a glass of water before your workout can increase grip strength 34%, increase your vertical jump 7% and your long jump 6%.
Peppermint oil carries more oxygen to the muscles and reduces the lactic threshold which in turn can help you workout longer and harder.
3. Peppermint oil can help with bad breath and cavities. Research has shown that peppermint oil works twice as well as chlorhexidine, a common ingredient in toothpaste and mouthwash.
Putting a drop of peppermint oil with your toothpaste will not only help you fight cavities but also keep your breath fresh longer throughout the day.
4. Peppermint oil can change your brain waves. Inhaling peppermint oil can increase beta waves in your brain to help with focus, productivity and positive emotions.
You can also mix peppermint oil with other oils, like lemon or frankincense, to help bring out creativity and a more focused mind set.
5. Peppermint oil can help curb your appetite. A 2008 study conducted by the Wheeling Jesuit University evaluated the level of hunger of participants after inhaling peppermint oil every 2 hours for five days. Participants who inhaled the peppermint oil experienced less hunger and fewer cravings than those who didn’t use the oil.
Simply diffusing peppermint oil when you start to feel hungry or get cravings will help you keep from getting the munchies and may help you lose weight if that’s your goal.
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