{"id":104221,"date":"2017-06-16T02:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T09:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=104221"},"modified":"2020-08-05T10:09:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T17:09:25","slug":"how-to-use-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-to-use-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Aromatherapy 101: How to Use Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aromatherapy can seriously work wonders whether it&#8217;s to calm nerves, aid with sleep, or even in some cases, relieve any medical issues &#8212; the sense of smell is a powerful healing tool.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, essential oils can even <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/10884.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help with muscle recovery<\/a>, which is why we&#8217;ve been obsessed with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayofwill.com\/collections\/post-training-massage-oil\/products\/peppermint-german-chamomile-massage-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Way of Will 03 Soothe and Cool Massage Oil<\/a>\u00a0(a Choice item in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FabFitFun Summer Box<\/a>). It&#8217;s infused with peppermint essential oil, German chamomile essential oil, Jojoba oil, and more to not only soothe, calm, and improve the skin&#8217;s hydration and elasticity, but also provide a physiological benefit for those who suffer from muscular pain and spasm. How&#8217;s that for a multi-functional oil?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105072\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14165122\/03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14165122\/03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024-158x222.jpg 158w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14165122\/03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024-164x230.jpg 164w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/14165122\/03-soothe-and-cool-massage-oil_482c5cf8-c9d1-4533-bef0-fc85c3acc515_1024x1024-435x610.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When scents are inhaled, Way of Will Founder, Willie Tsang explains, &#8220;the chemical\u00a0components travel through the nose\/mouth into the lungs and has a physiological effect on the respiratory system. At the same time, the scents of the oils also affect the limbic system, also known as the emotional brain.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>And while your brain is recognizing the smell, the process can evoke strong emotions and memories. Not only that, the limbic system is also connected &#8220;to the parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the other ways you can incorporate Way of Will into your daily life!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lather it on post-shower.\u00a0<\/strong>The Way of Will 03 Massage Oil uses sweet almond, apricot kernel oil, and jojoba oil to moisturize the skin and soothe muscle irritation. After\u00a0you\u2019ve showered, apply a few drops onto damp skin to begin healing those sore muscles. &#8220;When applied on the body, it promotes physical health, &#8221; says Tsang.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply before bed.\u00a0<\/strong>Rub a bit of this on any problem spots before hitting the hay. The smell of peppermint and chamomile is sure to transport you into a state of relaxation so you can wake up feeling refreshed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sprinkle a few drops in the tub.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re experiencing muscle pain all over from an especially intense workout, you can add a few drops of this stuff to your bath water for the ultimate pampering recovery session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try it out right before meditating.\u00a0<\/strong>Ending your night with a little meditation or yoga can be incredibly restorative for your body and mind. After you&#8217;ve showered and applied the oil, try stretching or doing a mini yoga sesh before heading to bed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a foot rub.\u00a0<\/strong>After all, it&#8217;s a <em>massage<\/em> oil, so use this lather your feet and work out all of the knots.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n<p>P.S. Psst! Have you signed up for the #FabFitFun box yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products every season.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>To get the most out of your box products,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/category\/vip-insider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make sure to check out the Insider page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Aromatherapy can seriously work wonders whether it's to calm nerves, aid with sleep, or even ...","author":7532815,"featured_media":104223,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[201],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/04130605\/aromatherapy-660x400.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/04130605\/aromatherapy.jpg","formated_date":"June 16, 2017","category_name":"Members Only","category_icon":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/11113301\/iSiu0EDM.png","author_name":"Augusta Statz","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#f47cde","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104221"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532815"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}