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While the month of December brings a full does of merry making, there can also be moments of overindulging and stress. We asked Martha Stockhausen, MEd., Silver Leader & Wellness Educator of Young Living Essential Oils, for some pointers on the best oils to try this season to combat common holiday woes.

Diagize. If you’ve been hitting the cookie jar or indulging in rich holiday meals a bit too much, this Young Living blend contains fennel, tarragon, ginger and peppermint, among others, that helps support wellness*. To wind down for the evening post-dinner, diffuse three to six drops or massage onto wrists and abdomen.

Stress Away. The name says it all. When in-laws, holiday shopping and the general tension of the season gets to you, this essential oil blend from Young Living is a natural solution to combat normal stresses that creep into everyday life. The beautiful combination of copaiba, lime, cedarwood, vanilla and lavender can help induce relaxation and reduce occasional nervous tension*.

Peppermint. A wonderful and iconic fragrance of the season, peppermint is also a stimulating and energizing scent for that final present wrapping push. Diffuse when focus and concentration are required* or drop on the back of the neck for a cooling effect after exercise. Holiday bonus: combine Peppermint with Stress Away in the diffuser to make your home smell just like a candy cane.

Thieves. This is an aromatic blend that supports healthy immune function*. Made up of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, radiata and rosemary, this oil smells wonderful diffused or applied to the soles of feet and is the perfect compliment to holiday scents.

Lavender. At the end of a long day of shopping or after social overload, reach for lavender, known for its comforting and calming scent. Try combining with a few drops of a carrier oil and applying to skin to promote relaxation.  For visions of sugarplums, diffuse in your bedroom for a restful sleeping environment*. Holiday bonus: Add a few drops of Lavender + Stress Away to a bath with epsom salts for a de-stressing soak.

Joy. ‘Tis the season! This Young Living oil blend has a lovely combo of ylang ylang, geranium, jasmine, rose, bergamont, lemon and tangerine has a peaceful and joyful aroma. Create a warm, comforting environment in your home when diffused or wear as a perfume for an alluring, magnetic scent.

To learn more about the powerful benefits of essential oils, contact Martha. She’d love to meet with you for a one on one essentials oils consultation and wellness plan.  

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