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Still used to this day as an alternative herbal medicine, the health benefits of aromatherapy have been long documented in both academic studies. With regular practice, aromatherapy has been proven to help to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety, improve your ability to fight off germs, and even improve your productivity and concentration. If you’re unfamiliar with the long-established benefits of aromatherapy, this article is going to be your go-to guide for all things essential oils and diffusers!  

So, what are the health benefits of using an organic oil diffuser? Let’s take a look.

What is an organic essential oil diffuser?

An organic essential oil diffuser is an aromatherapy tool used to diffuse essential oils. By diffusing the essential oils, you’re able to inhale them and send them directly into your body, where you’ll feel the most benefit.

Inhaling essential oils is a more potent way to access the full spectrum of benefits that they offer: while topical application may be best suited to treat muscle aches and skin ailments, the inhalation of essential oils can benefit everything from your concentration to your stress levels. 

Are essential oils organic?

Essential oils are not inherently organic, as some farming methods use pesticides during their production process. However, you can buy organic essential oils from certified manufacturers. 

Benefits of using an organic essential oil diffuser

So, what benefits can you access when using an organic essential oil diffuser? Here are just some of the health benefits you can enjoy when you begin diffusing essential oils:

Reduced anxiety

Essential oils such as lavender and chamomile have been scientifically proven to reduce anxiety symptoms, decrease stress hormones and promote overall calm and balance. In fact, one study even proved that inhaling essential lavender oil reduced symptoms of anxiety to the same effect as a 0.5mg dose of the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam. Not only are essential oils much cheaper than therapy or prescription medication, but they also come without the side-effects that many anti-anxiety medications can provoke.

While lavender has potent anti-anxiety benefits, essential oil clary sage has also been proven to reduce the production of the stress hormone cortisol. Reduced stress levels = reduced anxiety, and reduced chances of experiencing an anxiety attack or a panic attack. 

Better concentration

While concentration is not necessarily a health concern per say, we still want to point out that diffusing essential oils have been scientifically linked to higher levels of concentration and even higher rates of productivity. Diffusing essential oils such as citrus oils and frankincense can calm the mind and lead to clearer thought, making it easier for you to complete your work day. When your responsibilities are taken care of, you’re less likely to feel stressed or under pressure.

Fights off germs

Many essential oils are known and revered for their antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. If you’re living in shared accommodation, diffusing certain antibacterial oils can prevent you from becoming sick if your housemate returns from work with a cold or a viral infection. The most popular antibacterial essential oils include tea tree oil, lemongrass, and eucalyptus oil. Certain essential oils can even help to fight mould in your home, which can cause colds and infections. For a sniffle-free winter, invest in an organic essential oil diffuser. 

Better sleep

With our lives more hectic than ever, and the constant temptation of technology preventing us from nodding off, it’s not a surprise that many adults report not getting enough sleep. Diffusing essential oils in your bedroom (or inhaling essential oils just before sleeping) has been proven to improve sleep quality, and encourage you to nod off faster than normal. Essential oils such as lavender are the most frequently-cited when it comes to aiding sleep, but lots of other essential oils - such as soothing, or anti-anxiety oils - can help improve your sleep too.

Can be used as a humidifier

Dry air can cause a number of health problems, as well as dry and irritated skin. Essential oil diffusers that function via ultrasonic technology can actually be used as humidifiers, helping to mitigate the effects of dry air during the colder months. To do this, instead of mixing water and essential oils and misting the oil mix, you mist water alone. This small trick can help prevent dry throats, skin irritation, and increased vulnerability to infection. 

How to use an organic essential oil diffuser

So, how do you use these handy tools to enjoy all the benefits that essential oils have to offer? Here’s how we recommend using your organic essential oil diffuser:

Create a custom oil blend

What’s great about essential oil diffusers is that you don’t have to stick to one scent: you can create a custom mix suited to your day-by-day needs. Pick essential oils that offer the wellbeing-enhancing properties that you need most at any given moment, and mix them with water in your diffuser (provided that your diffuser uses ultrasonic technology.)

Place your diffuser in a strategic place 

The best place to put an organic essential oil diffuser is in an area that you spend time in frequently in your home. If you want to diffuse oils while working, place them in the same room as your workspace and let both you and your diffuser get to work. If you want to use your diffuser to enhance your sleep quality, place the diffuser in your room and let it run on intermittent frequency. 

For an enhanced experience, inhale the oils directly

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need to calm your thoughts and empty your head of any intrusive ponderings or negativity, you can inhale the essential oils directly by placing yourself in front of your diffuser. Set your diffuser to a short diffusing period (such as 15 minutes), and sit in front of the diffuser, inhaling the essential oils. You’ll notice that your body responds quicker to a direct inhalation, and you should begin to feel more calm, collected, and under control.