Essential Oils to Wake You Up

Essential oils provide some amazing health benefits for you, from helping you to relieve 
anxiety and stress, to reducing chronic pain. If you have trouble sleeping, guess what? 
There are essential oils for that! Another great way to use essential oils is to help you 
wake up. There are some scents that are invigorating to the senses and are perfect for 
when you first get up in the morning.


Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus is a very aromatic plant that has an unusual smell, but it turns out that 
eucalyptus has a power packed punch of healing benefits that it holds. A large portion of 
the research done in reference to healing agents found in essential oils comes from the 
compound cinole that is found in eucalyptus. Studies have shown that eucalyptus has a 
large amount of anti inflammatories and antioxidant properties. Some of these 
chemicals found in the eucalyptus can even stimulate certain hormone in the body when 
it is breathed, or ingested in small amounts. 


Peppermint Oil 

When you smell peppermint, you might think about candy canes or other types of 
candy, but peppermint has a long history of being associated with healing, and its 
praises were recorded in books for hundreds of years. Today, studies have found that 
peppermint has the ability to raise your alertness and memory recall. If you can put 
peppermint in a prominent area where work is being performed, you might find that you 
also get just a bit of a boost. Every little bit helps!


Grapefruit or Orange

Citrus fruits have always been tied to feelings of fun and alertness. There aren’t very 
many people who hate citrus fruits unless they’re allergic to them, and these are ideal 
for when you are just waking up in the morning. Researchers have known for quite 
some time that these fruits can improve your mood. Part of this comes from citrus fruit s 
ability to boost your serotonin levels. Serotonin is a key component in fighting off your 
stress hormones. Recent studies have even shown that these types of fruits can 
improve brain functionality in people who suffer from cognitive disorders like 
Alzheimer’s. 


Thyme 

You might not associate rhyme with alertness, but according to science, compounds in 
thyme are doing what they can to lend a hand to your alertness as well. It can also 
trigger positive feelings in people who smell it for a bit, so this is an essential oil for 
essential health. 
