by Reverend Bev Owen
Feeling overwhelmed? A quick liaison with lavender may help keep things under control.
Seems a scant 5 minutes of exposure to mild lavender aromas helps curb the release of cortisol – a key stress hormone that can prematurely age you by triggering inflammation
Bonus Scents
In a recent study of Japanese co-eds, sniffing lavender not only lowered cortisol levels but also may have enhanced antioxidant activity in their bodies - - a double blow to the aging process.
