Aromatherapy for your Lifestyle

No matter where you live these days life is hectic and stressful.  There is the faltering economy, fewer jobs, fewer contacts with people and electronics all the time anytime.  Kids are attached to little Ninetendo computers they carry around. After school its Wii. 

We are bombarded by information and it seems like none of it is good.  Lots of "must do's" fill the airwaves.  Must have breakfast, must have less than 6 ounces of protein, must work out like 10 times a week -- where on earth are we supposed to get the time, let alone the money?  The expectations are high. 

Can't even get away from it all at work -- that is for those of us who have work.  Many employed people are performing jobs that used to be done by two or three people.  No complaining allowed.  There's no time or money for a vacation.  Not to mention college tuition, and parents who may not be well. 

It all takes it toll on diet, exercise, outlook and emotions.  UrbanOm (http://www.omstonearomas.com/)  was created to help urban and suburban dwellers find relief.  These edgy products address stress, insomnia, focus and our environment.  They are preblended with the finest essential oils sourced from reliable markets.  Like OmStone Products, they are insured.   The collection includes five products:

Clean - Environmental, concentrated, all natural mutlipurpose house cleaner.  Antibacterial and antimicrobia.

Shape (Up) - a silky body lotion infused with  lemon and sweet orange wedded to spearmint,  revives flagging energy, promotes an interest in exercise and curtails appetitie.

Sleep - Melissa (lemon balm) hydrosol, a potent essential oil which relaxes the nervous system, and  leads sandalwood and lavender in the battle against insomnia.  It is thought that Melissa mimics the actions of benzodiazopenes - commonly used sleeping pills.  This mister scents your bedroom, pillow, pajamas and body.  Evening use only.

Focus- Restless?  racing thoughts?  focus can calm your racing thoughts and stimulate your mind.  Key ingredeient is grapefruit which is a nervine as well uplifting.  Simply apply gel to bottom of feet or temples or wear as a personal scent.

Focus 4 Kids - Ages seven years and older.  Our aromatherapist earned a Master of Arts degree in Education.  Mandarin, is the pivital oil, which is used to calm hyperactivity in kids.

Exhausted Nation: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Sleep, like an elusive lover escapes the embrace of 40 million Americans  a year.  Americans' lack of sleep runs up $16 billion dollars in medical costs per annum.   If you are among those tossing and turning at night, it may be some small consolation to know that you are not alone.


There are many reasons for insomnia. Depression and stress are key culprits and medical evaluation and psychotherapy may be called for. However there are times when we experience disturbed sleep due to life situations.   Aromatherapy can help.


Lemon balm or Melissa officinalis is an essential oils dispensed by aromatherapists that mimics the action of a benzodiazapene which is a category of sleeping pills that stimulate the neurotransmitter gamma-amniobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is essential for the proper functioning of the brain and the central nervous system.  It has the effect of reducing excessive brain activity and promoting a state of calm leading to sleep.  GABA produces endorphins the feel good hormones which are secreted during exercise.

So next time you find yourself tossing and turning, don't panic.  Aromatherapy offers many you many options for potential relief. 

A qualified aromatherapist can expertly blend an aromatic sleeping potion including Melissa along with other essential oils such as sandalwood, frankincense and neroli.  If you are allergic to Melissa let your aromatherapist know.  There are many other oils which can work very effectively on insomnia.  Your essential oil synergy for sleep may serve double duty and be blended into your face or body cream or lotion.  You can also choose to diffuse the oils in an electric diffuser, or you can spritz your room and linen with your customized blend.  Your aromatherapist may decide to create a roll-on for you or recommend a cool compress steeped in water infused with essential oils. Visit http://www.omstonearomas.com/ for professionally custom blended essential oils to promote sleep.

This article is intended for informational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose or treat.