Drugs or Aromatherapy

Should You Choose Drugs or Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is part art, part science and entirely subjective.

You have most likely already spoken with those who swear by the practice, but are you ready to let go of your over the counter medicines and prescription drugs?

The odds are good that you are not and this very fact should emphasize that you are not alone.

Interestingly, however, the numbers of those willing to take a second look at the cornucopia of benefits that aromatherapy has to offer are steadily rising.

One of the most commonly cited reason why visiting physicians apart from actual ailments is the feeling that something is off with respect to ones mood.

Perhaps you have noticed yourself that you could use a pick me up and might have even mentioned this to your physician.

Assuming that you are in good physical health, your doctor might prescribe psychotropic drugs to help lift your spirits, but considering that the side effects are quite serious on any number of them, are you sure your want to take them?

If you are considering drugs or aromatherapy when it comes to chasing away the blues, here are some suggestions that might help.

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Bergamot oranges provide an essential oil that is so powerful that it belies their diminutive sizes; known to be a highly effective pick me up, this substance is known to not only do away with the lack of energy and fatigues but even fight depression that so frequently causes it.

Patchouli oil might bring back memories of the crazy sixties or polyester seventies, but when used as an essential oil it has the ability to soothe a nervous mind and enable the body to relax.

Combine the scent of patchouli oil with yoga, and you are certain to put your mind at ease and get ready for a restful night. Another way of achieving relaxation is with the use of lavender.

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The medicinal properties of lavender have been known since time immemorial and whether you prefer adding a few drops of the essential oil to a hot bath, drink lavender tea, or put a small sachet with crushed lavender petals under your pillow, there is little doubt that this purple plant is almost synonymous with restful sleep!

Even though these are but a few examples of the alternatives to psychotropic drugs, the questions whether to choose drugs or aromatherapy can only be answered by the individual and her or his doctor.

Although it is at times dangerous to use drugs even though they are prescribed by a doctor going against a doctors advice is quite frequently even more dangerous and you will be well advised to seek out a second opinion if your physician is dead set against your using aromatherapy instead of prescription psychotropic or other drugs to lift or relax your mood.

While the final decision is of course in the hands of the patient, making it advisedly is also part and parcel of that decision process and failure to do so may hurt the patient in the long run.