How to Beat the Winter Blues...

Those with the Winter Blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder,
 are especially responsive to aromatherapy.


To help get through the winter blues, getting adequate sunlight is a big deal.  Sitting by a window or making sure you have exposure to natural light is important.  The best thing you can do is to go outside for at least an hour a day for a good long walk, hike, jog or whatever level of exercise you are comfortable doing.  Exposure to SAD lights can be beneficial if you can’t get out into the sun.  Yoga and meditation can also be valuable, gentle exercises and help to center you.

A healthful diet with plenty of organic fruits and vegetables  and staying hydrated with lots of water and hot tea are important. It is also vital to be sure to get plenty of sleep and to keep warm.  Herbal support with St. John’s Wort, for instance, can be useful.

People with the winter blues may be particularly responsive to aromatherapy.  It has been found that those suffering from Seasonal Affective disorder have an increased olfactory sensitivity. 1  

Boost your mood and lift your spirit with these essential oil blends.

It has been shown that diffusing citrus oils such as bergamot, orange and lemon have allowed patients taking antidepressants to be able to reduce their dosages.  Black pepper, jasmine, lemon, grapefruit and rosemary oil are stimulating oils, while clary sage, bergamot, orange, tangerine and sandalwood and rose are calming,

Lime, cedarwood and frankincense reduce stress.  Lavender, lemon and bergamot are some essential oils that have been determined to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression. Other essential oils effective for mood and depression are cinnamon and ylang ylang. 

These oils can be diffused through the air in a diffuser or mister or applied to the skin after diluting with a carrier oil. 


*Remember: Not everyone should apply essential oils to the skin – if you have an allergy or sensitivity to an oil then obviously you should not use it.  Some oils can cause photosensitivity directly on the application site.  Always check with your primary care physician.  The use of complementary alternative medicine, herbal support or aromatherapy are to complement your primary care not to replace it.*

             Yes, we have essential oils to help bring you Joy!           




1. rtisserand. (2017, January 20). Essential oils and seasonal Affective disorder. Retrieved February 22, 2017, from http://roberttisserand.com/2016/01/essential-oils-and-seasonal-affective-disorder/

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