Yummy Aromas Of The Season

I Love That Smell

Most of the time when we smell —pumpkin pie, cinnamon, warm sugar cookies, apple cider, eggnog, a freshly cut pine tree or a fire in the fireplace—we experience a sense of peace and joy.

This is not surprising. One of the most studied areas of aroma research is the effect of smell on emotions and mood. That is why perfumes, candles and delicious smelling foods sell so well!! There is convincing evidence demonstrating that simply inhaling the aroma of an essential oil is effective for calming and relaxing feelings as well as uplifting and happy ones.

We also link the aromas with holiday memories of time with those we love dearly: sitting by the fireplace, opening presents, traveling, and eating a yummy holiday meal. And when you smell the aroma again the good memories come back. That is why we enjoy them so much!!

During the holiday season many of the popular aromas are DOUGLAS FIR, CINNAMON, CLOVE, FRANKINCENSE, JUNIPER BERRY, MYRRH, WHITE FIR, and ORANGE. doTERRA has all these essential oils that you can use in a diffuser to enjoy throughout the days of the season.

Here are some recipes to try:

APPLE PIE DIFFUSER RECIPE

3 drops Douglas Fir

2 drops Cinnamon

3 drops Citrus Bliss

WINTERTIME DIFFUSER BLEND

3 drops White Fir

2 drop Frankincense

1 drop Grapefruit