Saturday, April 5, 2008

Health is the New Status Symbol for Americans

Did you know that three out of four Americans view health as their personal symbol of success? Here are some more facts from a fascinating survey, which was released in January and conducted by Opinion Research Corporation:

  • 80 percent of Americans say that being emotionally healthy is a "major" symbol of success.

  • 58 percent of respondents prefer not to socialize with people who lead unhealthy lifestyles.

  • Two-thirds of Americans say they would prefer to be talked about as someone with inner peace and emotional well-being than as someone who is outgoing and well liked (31 percent).

Lavender essential oil has long been known to offer the following emotional benefits that are so sought after in today's world:

  • balancing

  • calming

  • uplifting

Here's a quick tip for including lavender essential oil in your daily personal care routine:

Keep a bottle in the shower and add a drop or two to your scalp while shampooing your hair. Take a few deep breaths while massaging the scalp, then rinse. It's a great way to start your day!