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Aromatherapy

Using aromatherapy candles, essential oils, or bath bombs are also another alternative for decreasing a patient’s SAD symptoms. Essential oils and candles can influence the part of the brain that is responsible for controlling an individual’s moods and the body’s internal clock, which controls sleeping and eating patterns. Not to mention, certain scents are known to help relieve stress, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and promote a restful sleep, such as lavender, vanilla, cedarwood, lemon, jasmine, rosemary, sandalwood, bergamot, ylang-ylang, and chamomile. Trying adding a few drops of essential oils to a bath at night to promote relaxation, or burn a candle throughout the day that is infused with essential oils to promote mental stability and clarity.