We all have certain scents that bring a smile to our faces. For you, it might be fresh bread, a newly mowed lawn, the perfume or cologne of a loved one, or something else. While it might not be possible to bring ALL of your favorite smells into your home, there's no doubt that we feel a strong sense of connection to smells in general, and that particular smells can affect our mood.

To boost your mood, bring scents into your home that make you feel happy, calm, and balanced. For some, this might mean browsing the candle aisle. For others, this might mean keeping some essential oils within reach. If you're very sensitive to fragrances, consider boiling herbs and citrus with water on your stove and allowing the aroma to fill your home. you might also experiment with fresh flowers, cedar-wood chips, dried herbs stuffed in pouches, or cinnamon sticks.

What are some of your favorite scents?

Here are just a few popular essential oils and their effects on mental health:

-Bergamot may be helpful in calming anxiety.
-Cinnamon can work to boost self-esteem and confidence.
-Chamomile is known for calming anger and anxiety.

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With Gratitude
Linnette
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Pain relievers (like Advil and Motrin) are notoriously harsh on the stomach, and research suggests that taking them too frequently may increase the risk of intestinal permeability. So, for minor aches and pains that don't require serious intervention, consider utilizing a gentle, natural anti-inflammatory.

What natural anti-inflammatories have you heard of?

Here’s a popular one: turmeric!

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Aside from gingerbread cookies, the typical American probably doesn’t keep a lot of ginger in their home, but they should!

Ginger is packed with medicinal properties and can help with everything from digestion to cold and flu symptoms.

Grab a knob of ginger (or some paste) at the store and grate it into soups and stir-fries. Alternatively, add some into a salad dressing and spill it over roasted veggies for a punch of flavor.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions...

With Gratitude
Linnette
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