09 Jul How to Capture that Beach Feeling All Year Round
It’s summer vacation time. School’s out and families are heading out to the beach for fun and relaxation. Have you ever stopped to wonder why the beach is such a popular destination? It’s a great way to escape the heat. It’s definitively a joy to watch your children play in the water while you dig your toes in the sand. But for me, it’s more than that. The beach is the place where I can truly relax – where the mind and body are so completely at rest that not even a single thought can interrupt the peace of the moment. It’s an undeniable feeling. It draws you, always luring you closer with the reminder of the sound of waves washing ashore and lapping at your feet. I inevitably miss the beach until I return to it. Wouldn’t you love to know how to capture that beach feeling all year round?
What is it about the beach that creates this incredible restful feeling? Wouldn’t you love to bottle up that feeling and take it home with you? Well as it turns out, there is something that you can take home with you – and I’m not talking about more sand and shells!
Negatively Charged Ions
One particular factor that contributes to the overall positive mental and emotional state that we find on the beach is the presence of negatively charge ions in the atmosphere. Negatively charged ions are naturally produced when water moves, and are therefore found in abundance near bodies of water. Negative ions attach themselves to harmful free radicals in the air and, when inhaled, have the ability to benefit the body and actually decrease anxiety! They have actually been proven to stimulate the part of our nervous system that is responsible for rest, relaxation and sleep!
Most of us live in a stressful environment full of recirculated air and positively charged ions. We are surrounded with all kinds of pollutants. This can be from our heaters and air conditioners, electro-magnetic fields, electronic equipment such as cell phones and computer screens. All of these emit positively-charged ions. Positively charged ions can lead to depression, anxiety, exhaustion and irritation.
Essential Oils Release Negatively Charge Ions!
What can we do to capture that “beach feeling”? One very simple way is increase the number of negatively charged ions in our homes by diffusing certain essential oils! Certain essential oils (Bergamot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli and Sandalwood), when diffused, release negatively charged ions. The effects of the essential oils along with the negatively charged atmosphere can help us to feel refreshed and energized.
So next time you think you need a beach vacation, take a moment to turn on your diffuser. Put some some fresh-scented essential oils and capture that beach feeling any time you want!
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