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Feel Nature for Earth Day—Forest, Ocean, and Mountain Blends
Happy Earth Day! Since the celebration of this day started in 1970, its purpose has been to help protect the environment and spend time in nature. Today, it’s celebrated in over 193 countries, each with traditions, organizations, initiatives, and activities to keep Mother Nature healthy and happy. MONQ recognizes the importance behind this day and has very strong roots with nature and the environment because of our use of all-natural essential oils in personal aromatherapy diffusers. Get a taste of nature and reap the benefits of aromatherapy with one of the Feel Nature blends: Forest, Ocean, and Mountain.
This day comes around once a year but you can do little things to celebrate it all year long! Many organizations, environmental or otherwise, host special events in celebration of Earth Day including calls to clean up litter, plant trees, or learn about composting and recycling in your area. Donating time or money to these causes protect the environment. While it’s ideal to have this mindset more than one day a year, it’s nice to have a little reminder with a dedicated day for it.
This year, Earth Day looks a bit different. Stay@Home orders have many unable to access greenspaces and waterways. Create a bucket list of earth-friendly opportunities when you are once again out and about. Take solace in knowing that while we're in, the earth is getting a much-needed reprieve and breathing a little deeper. Smog and pollution are clearing, wildlife is exploring, and the earth is a bit brighter.
Today and all other days of the year, take a moment to appreciate all the earth has to offer.
Also known as forest therapy or Shinrin-yoku, this Japanese tradition establishes the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in a forest to soak up nature. The natural compounds released by the trees in the air, called terpenes, are instrumental in the following proven health benefits of forest bathing :
MONQ’s Forest blend was created with the benefits of trees and forest bathing in mind. With essential oils such as balsam fir, black spruce, and pine you can feel soothing, yet subtle, scents of these trees. Even if the possibilities of spending time in a forest are slim, you can have a sense of peace and feel the scents and healing properties of the terpenes of the trees with this blend. Some include anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. 2
If you prefer the ocean over the forest, try this essential oil blend featuring eucalyptus, lime, and tangerine. The combination of these relaxing scents transports your mind to the sea. When you next get to explore the beach, honor the earth by clearing trash out of the water and picking up debris in the sand.
You can also take a deep breath of the invigorating scents and experience stress relief and a mood boost from tangerine 3 , support your immune system with the high limonene content in lime 4 , and open your breath with eucalyptus. 5
If you’re a mountain climber at heart, check out the Mountain essential oil blend. Resplendent with the scents of juniper, peppermint, and pine, you'll feel like you've been transported back into the mountains after just one breath.
Take the scent anywhere you choose to go and you'll find your spirit in the mountains without having to set foot on the trail. That clean air feeling that clears the mind and senses will take you quickly to your "go to" place and offer you some relaxation.
Whatever you choose, let your senses guide you on Earth Day and enjoy some time in the great outdoors, if you can. Treasure every moment you are able to spend helping and enjoying nature today and focus on giving back to reap the rewards of a life well-lived.
Photo credits: BogdanSonjachnyj/shutterstock.com
This day comes around once a year but you can do little things to celebrate it all year long! Many organizations, environmental or otherwise, host special events in celebration of Earth Day including calls to clean up litter, plant trees, or learn about composting and recycling in your area. Donating time or money to these causes protect the environment. While it’s ideal to have this mindset more than one day a year, it’s nice to have a little reminder with a dedicated day for it.
This year, Earth Day looks a bit different. Stay@Home orders have many unable to access greenspaces and waterways. Create a bucket list of earth-friendly opportunities when you are once again out and about. Take solace in knowing that while we're in, the earth is getting a much-needed reprieve and breathing a little deeper. Smog and pollution are clearing, wildlife is exploring, and the earth is a bit brighter.
Today and all other days of the year, take a moment to appreciate all the earth has to offer.
Forest Bathing
Also known as forest therapy or Shinrin-yoku, this Japanese tradition establishes the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in a forest to soak up nature. The natural compounds released by the trees in the air, called terpenes, are instrumental in the following proven health benefits of forest bathing :
- supports healthy immune system function
- Lower levels of stress
- Improved mood
- Better focus
- Supports healthy levels of energy
- Improved quality of sleep
Earth Day Essential Oil Blends
Forest
MONQ’s Forest blend was created with the benefits of trees and forest bathing in mind. With essential oils such as balsam fir, black spruce, and pine you can feel soothing, yet subtle, scents of these trees. Even if the possibilities of spending time in a forest are slim, you can have a sense of peace and feel the scents and healing properties of the terpenes of the trees with this blend. Some include anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. 2
Ocean
If you prefer the ocean over the forest, try this essential oil blend featuring eucalyptus, lime, and tangerine. The combination of these relaxing scents transports your mind to the sea. When you next get to explore the beach, honor the earth by clearing trash out of the water and picking up debris in the sand.
You can also take a deep breath of the invigorating scents and experience stress relief and a mood boost from tangerine 3 , support your immune system with the high limonene content in lime 4 , and open your breath with eucalyptus. 5
Mountain
If you’re a mountain climber at heart, check out the Mountain essential oil blend. Resplendent with the scents of juniper, peppermint, and pine, you'll feel like you've been transported back into the mountains after just one breath.
Take the scent anywhere you choose to go and you'll find your spirit in the mountains without having to set foot on the trail. That clean air feeling that clears the mind and senses will take you quickly to your "go to" place and offer you some relaxation.
Final Thoughts
Whatever you choose, let your senses guide you on Earth Day and enjoy some time in the great outdoors, if you can. Treasure every moment you are able to spend helping and enjoying nature today and focus on giving back to reap the rewards of a life well-lived.
Photo credits: BogdanSonjachnyj/shutterstock.com
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