It’s 3:00 pm and you have hit your low. You need a pick me up. Do you grab a cup of coffee, an energy drink, a soda? If you are looking for a natural way to give you a little energy burst, try diffusing energitic essential oils. The Afternoon Pick Me Up Blend will give you just the boost you need to make it through the rest of your day.

Afternoon Pick Me Up Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

2 Parts Peppermint Essential Oil

2 Parts Orange Essential Oil

2 Parts Lime Essential Oil

Mix together and diffuse in your essential oil diffuser.

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Essential Oils That Help Boost Energy

Lemon Essential Oil

When you find it difficult to concentrate after hours spent in work or studying, lemon essential oil will help make things better. It blends perfectly with ginger, basil and rosemary, and is completely safe in food amounts.

Orange Essential Oil

Citrus essential oils have always been great for energy. You will feel more focused and productive. The powerful scent of orange oil will do the trick here. These oils can lift your mood and make it easier for you to get out of stress and depression that can cause fatigue.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

The oil proves quite beneficial to treat issues like asthma, loss of appetite, stuffy nose, acne, ulcers, burns, bleeding gums and more. It is also refreshing, stimulating your brain and improving the energy levels. It is important to dilute eucalyptus oil before use, and it is not safe to take it orally.

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit oil is one of the best essential oils for energy and also proves beneficial for preventing bloating and water retention. It encourages the release of fatty acids in your bloodstream and your body breaks down those fat cells to get energy. Grapefruit oil suppresses appetite and is an outstanding option to use when you're trying to lose weight. There aren't any real side effects of using grapefruit oil, but some studies link the use of grapefruit juice with the development of breast cancer.

Cinnamon Essential Oil

It has a warming effect on your body and improves your energy levels by increasing blood flow to your brain. It also proves beneficial in minimizing inflammation, regulating blood sugars, and eliminating infections. It boosts your immune system and helps you fight off viral and fungal infections as well. There aren't many known side effects of using cinnamon oil other than being a skin irritant if not diluted first.

Mint Essential Oil

Both peppermint and spearmint oils will improve your energy levels. Spearmint is the milder choice and is safe to use with children. Peppermint oil blends perfectly with spearmint and rosemary, whereas spearmint oil blends well with rosemary, basil, and peppermint.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Due to its calming effect, it proves beneficial for children suffering from ADD and ADHD. The use of this essential oil will stimulate the limbic region of your brain – it stimulates the pineal gland as well. This stimulation will encourage the release of melatonin that improves your sleep quality and make you feel charged up in the morning.

Ginger Essential Oil

It is one of the best essential oils for energy, morning sickness, nausea, arthritis, indigestionand circulation. Ginger oil has also proven beneficial in treating issues like cardiac fatigue and muscle pain. There aren't any side effects, but you may not want to use it if you're taking blood thinners. You can inhale it or take it as a food grade supplement.

Rosemary Essential Oil

It acts as a stimulant and proves extremely beneficial to deal with low energy, mental fatigue, and nervous exhaustion. It blends perfectly with lime, basil, and both peppermint and spearmint. You may want to avoid it in pregnancy though. You can use it topically, take it orally, or use it in a diffuser.

Basil Essential Oil

You will find two types of basil essential oil in the market – French basil and exotic basil. They have similar effects on your system, but French basil is a more appropriate choice when used in aromatherapy. The oil stimulates your adrenal glands and plays a big role in clearing the mind and relieving mental fatigue. It blends well with spearmint, lime and rosemary. However, avoid it if you're pregnant.

Editor’s Note/Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended for your educational use only; does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Diffuser World, Inc.; and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and before undertaking any diet, supplement, fitness, or other health program.