Wellness Wednesday: 3 Salves to Help Alleviate Anxiety
Anxiety affects all of us, some more than others. Sometimes meds just don't cut it, or we only need help on occasions. When life's got you down, here are 3 salves to try that may help alleviate some of your stresses and worries. Because they all use Spark Naturals' Base Salve, the instructions are essentially the same for each salve; however, I have included them with each recipe for ease of use.
1-Spark Naturals LXR Anxiety Salve
With LXR being Spark Natural's current Premium Oil of the Month, now is a great time to give this simple (yet powerful) salve a try.
Ingredients:
1 (40ml) Jar Base Salve
40-45 drops LXR Anxiety Blend
Instructions: On low heat, melt the jar of Base Salve in a pan with water (see the SN tutorial). When completely liquified, add LXR Anxiety Blend and stir (toothpick, kabob stick, stir stick, etc.). Set aside to cool. When solid again, it is ready to use.
2-Zen Bliss Salve
When you run out of LXR, this is a great substitute. LXR has nearly the same anxiety-relieving essential oils as when you combine Zen and Bliss (but it we do all of the work for you!). Zen Grounding Blend has a very woodsy, slightly floral aroma, while Bliss Calming Blend has a slightly sweet, uplifting aroma. When combined they help calm the nerves and allow for a feeling of centeredness.
Ingredients:
1 (40ml) Jar Base Salve
20-25 drops Zen Grounding Blend
20-25 drops Bliss Calming Blend
Instructions: On low heat, melt the jar of Base Salve in a pan with water (see the SN tutorial). When completely liquified, add Zen and Bliss, then stir (toothpick, kabob stick, stir stick, etc.). Set aside to cool. When solid again, it is ready to use.
3-Spark Naturals Focus Salve
This may seem like an odd choice, but sometimes anxieties arise when we get pulled in multiple directions or simply can't "get our act together" and focus on what needs to get done. This salve has the duel effect of calming as well as awakening and inspiring. If you're overwhelmed with an insurmountable to-do list, give this one a try.
Ingredients:
1 (40ml) Jar Base Salve
40 drops of Focus Blend
5 drops Wild Orange or Bergamot
Instructions: On low heat, melt the jar of Base Salve in a pan with water (see the SN tutorial). When completely liquified, add Focus Blend and selected citrus oil, then stir (toothpick, kabob stick, stir stick, etc.). Set aside to cool. When solid again, it is ready to use.
Well there you have it! Essential oils affect everyone a little differently, so play around a bit with these and let me know what works for you. If you are struggling with Anxiety, I hope these salves can bring some relief and reassurance to your life. Have a recipe you'd like me to try? Please share it in the comments!
Smiles,
