In the aftermath of terrorist attacks many are left on edge, worried, tense and angry. These emotions and feelings are natural and expected. Yet there are natural ways to help ourselves deal with these experiences and many healing gifts from mother earth herself.

In the aftermath of the attack on America, life goes on much as usual. There is, however, an underlying trace of apprehension and anxiety in each and every face you see. We as Americans, no longer feel safe and secure. We as Humans are not meant to live in fear. We must seek within to find that place of perfect peace and trust. The Universe has provided us with everything we need to heal ourselves. We must empty our hearts and minds of hatred and prejudice. We need to seek love and look to how the Pine Tree lives happily along side of the Maple. How the daisies bloom happily along side of the dandelions. Until each and every human finds that place inside of his/her heart and mind, we can turn to natural methods of healing ourselves of apprehension and anxiety.

Aromatherapy can help. Most essential oils have a balancing and sedative effect on the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex organization of integrated structures that include the brain, spinal cord, and the central and peripheral nerves. This structure controls our reaction and adjustment to both internal and external environments. The best advice to keep the nervous system healthy is to keep it active. Remain interested in world events, use and develop mental and physical skills, and continue to amass knowledge.

Lavender To help with insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, and hysteria, I recommend aromatic baths and soothing massages of the back and neck. To get the maximum benefit for your nervous system use Sandalwood, Geranium, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Lavender, Clary Sage, Neroli, Rosewood, Rose, or Jasmine Essential Oils. These essential oils contain sedative and balancing properties. You may use a 2 – 3 drops of any one oil or use a combination of 1 drop each of up to 3 oils combined together with 1 tsp. base oil (olive, sweet almond, jojoba, or sesame).

CLARY SAGE (Salvia sclarea) Clary Sage grows in dry soil around the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in Russia. The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of this hardy herb. It has a sweet, nutty, musty scent. Essential Oil of Clary Sage contains an euphoric quality that is wonderful for treating depression, fearfulness, panic, paranoia, and hysteria.

LAVENDER (Lavendula officinalis) Lavender grows wild along the Mediterranean coast and is extensively cultivated in England and France. The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers of the shrub. It has a fresh, floral scent. Essential Oil of Lavender is particularly good for depression. It also works to calm a variety of nervous disorders including insomnia, nervous tension, panic, and hysteria.

NEROLI(Citrus aurantium) Neroli is produced mainly in Egypt, France, Morocco, and Tunisia. The essential oil is steam distilled from the bitter orange flowers of this small evergreen tree. It has an exquisite sweet, floral aroma. Essential Oil of Neroli is useful for insomnia, hysteria, anxiety, and depression.

ROSE (Rosa damascene) Rose is produced in France, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, and Bulgaria. The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowers of this shrub. It has a sweet, rich, deep floral-spicy aroma. Essential Oil of Rose has a soothing action on the nerves that works to promote sleep.

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