A Bath Makes Me Happy

While that might make me sound like a very simple soul, it's true. There is something about lying in the water, especially when you add a few drops of lavender oil, that causes you think that hope is still alive.

It seems that my belief in the healing power of baths are not a figment of my imagination. A study reported in Complementary Therapies in Medicine, found that people who take daily baths with lavender oil may experience improved mood, reduced aggression, and a more positive outlook.

To read more about the study click here.

Studies on lavender have found that this essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, postoperative pain, and as an antibacterial and antiviral agent, according to an article on the University of Maryland's Medical Center site.