Top Blends for Tiredness / Fatigue / Mid-afternoon slump

[Jessica A]

Hello - just looking for some ideas really, as lots of us hit a bit of an energy brick wall around 3pm, especially those in offices!

I'm especially interested for a friend of mine who is quite fit and healthy, but has a diminished immune system after chemo a few years ago and gets tired a lot.

I've just found the following on the Tisserand website (loving May Chang at the moment):

1 Geranium
2 Lavender
3 May Chang
4 Bergamot

Any other favourites?

 

[mrehnuhvibcixteer]

c'mon chaps!

Rosemary seems like an obvious choice - anyone got any nice suggestions for what might work well with it?

 

[Cool B]

Hello Thell ..... a chapess here.

I've heard that patchouli is good for tiredness. Also that juniper can help to counteract toxins in the body and relieve the feelings of sluggishness and tiredness.

HTH
Moonfairy
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[redhead]

Hi Thell

I know very little about aromatherapy oils so can't help you there.

My answer is that energy slumps mid afternoon are very much to do with poor blood sugar control and the intake of far too much refined carbohdrate in the form of sugar, white flour goods, cakes and biscuits. Increasing intake of fruit and vegetables considerably and reducing all junk foods, but specially sugary foods will make a world of difference - in fact following a low GL diet is best. See Patrick Holford's books on the subject here

Wishing you all the best

 

[lrezxupniuricaerj]

Thanks guys! (oops...I do use chaps and guys as interchangeable for men & women - I'm a laydee myself )

Caroline - my friend sleeps a lot, working four days a week so that she can have a break mid-week, with afternoon naps. I have talked to her about maybe trying to switch lunchtime sandwiches to a salad with protein to try lower her mid-day carb intake, but then perhaps using wholemeal bread will be enough?
I'll follow your link and have a more detailed look.

Thanks both.

 

[awesomeness23]

Hi Thell,
Rosemary and Thyme do spring to mind and in addition to Juniper, you may wish to look at Cypress and Scotch Pine

My personal favourite as a blend is Ginger, Rosemary and Cypress - a real boost ;-)