This year has really been one for the books. It is also probably the year you would most likely want to forget. It is difficult to stay focussed on the good things that happened too, especially when you are dealing with stress and not knowing when life will go back to normal. 

Our bodies just weren’t made for stress. People are having strokes and being diagnosed with cancer much younger than previously. Most people over the age of 35 are on some type of chronic medication, whether it be for cholesterol, depression or blood pressure.

The best advice anyone can give you is to set up wellness-plans to help you cope through the tough times. Thankfully, a lot of attention has been given to naturally combat symptoms your body is throwing at you and we want to share a few that we believe in:

Essential oils – great for body, mind and soul

Mother Nature’s natural medicine cabinet is filled with wonderful essential oils for almost every symptom associated with stress. Even the way you will make use of essential oil, stimulate relaxation, these include:

• Inhalation – take a deep breath and make indulge in aromatherapy for stress
• Topical application through massage – visit your therapist at least once per month
• Another way to include aromatherapy in your self-care routine for stress is soaking in a bath with a few drops of essential oil added – 20min is recommended

Symptoms of stress:

• Insomnia
• Excessive perspiration
• Anxiety and nervousness
• Nauseous and changes in appetite 
• Loss of libido
• Memory loss and inability to focus

The Bellabaci Stress No More Genie in a bottle is a massage oleo-gel that contains stress-busting essential oils and homoeopathic remedies that are topically applied. We recommend applying this formula as needed to the back of your neck, below the ribcage/solar plexus – where you feel that nervous-sensation in your abdomen) and your feet. The ingredients in this formula include the following for their relaxation and skin calming attributes:

• Jasmine 
• Ylang Ylang
• Lime
• St John’s Wort
• Rosehip 
• Geranium
• Patchouli 

Contact your massage therapist today or order online.