Stress & aromatherapy
Pressure can be stimulating, challenging and motivating, but if it builds up we may be left feeling unable to cope. Our response is often to deny the pressure and ignore the physical signs of stress such as fatigue, self-doubt, sleeplessness and headaches.If the symptoms and causes of stress are left untreated they will affect your general health and well-being, and can even lead to serious illness, such as ulcers, heart attacks and clinical depression, so it is important to start tackling problems at an early stage, before they erupt. De-stressing requires a positive tactical plan for learning how to cope and retain a balanced outlook on life.
Aromatherapy is a marvellous antidote to many problems associated with stress as it draws on the calming, relaxing, uplifting and restorative powers of particular essential oils, providing a natural and powerful alternative to tranquilizers, antidepressants and other drugs. Aromatherapy massage with the properties of the essential oils can work to relax the nervous system and give it enough stimulation to rebalance and control itself, leaving you refreshed and ready to cope.
Useful facts on stress
1. In 2003/04, an estimated 29.8 million working days were lost through self-reported work-related illness. Stress, depression or anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders accounted for the majority of these working days lost, with a combined total of 24.6 million.2. An estimated 12.8 million working days were lost through stress, depression or anxiety in 2003/04. The average number taken off was 28.5 days per case.
3. Musculoskeletal disorders (in particular those affecting the back and upper limbs) were the most commonly reported work-related illness in 2003/04, with an estimated 1.108,000 people ever employed affected
