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If you\u2019ve ever suffered from stress or anxiety, you may feel out of control and eager to get back to the \u201cregular\u201d you. These mental health issues can cause long-term health problems when not addressed and reduce your quality of life, both waking and sleeping. Fortunately, you can use essential oils to treat anxiety and reduce stress, some as effectively as prescription medications, with less cost and usually zero side effects. Here\u2019s what you need to know to reap the calming and uplifting benefits of essential oils, with recipes you can easily make at home.<\/p>\n
Did you know that roughly one-fifth<\/a> of the United States population has problems with anxiety? And that is only according to certain studies – the likelihood of more people dealing with stress is higher.<\/p>\n Stress and anxiety are the most common<\/a> mental health concerns in America and their consequences are a huge drain on the national budget for mental health. Approximately $42 billion are spent by the government annually in the US to treat anxiety and its related consequences–that\u2019s one-third<\/a> of the total budget for mental health.<\/p>\n A big problem with stress and anxiety is that they can cause many other health concerns. You probably know that stress can increase your blood pressure and affect your cardiovascular health. But were you aware that anxiety can also result in the exacerbation of autoimmune disease (like fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis), increase the risk of cancer, and even present as symptoms like dizziness, loss of balance, or intolerance to certain odors?<\/p>\n When you decrease stress and anxiety, you can improve your general health. Stress and anxiety are intertwined with depression, fear, worry, sadness, grief, and frustration. Getting a handle on all these emotions is imperative. However, turning to recreational drugs or alcohol is definitely not the answer, nor is prescription medication always the best solution. In many cases, mild anxiety and signs of stress can be managed naturally using essential oils, and even if you take pharmaceuticals for anxiety, you can supplement their effectiveness with essential oils, perhaps even reducing or eliminating some medications under your doctor\u2019s care.
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