A Calming Influence on ‘Sex And The City’

I’m mad for magazines and newspapers as I just adore reading. I could go for weeks without watching TV but ask me to go without magazines, papers or books for even a day and I would start to climb the walls.

Consequently, I’ve never watched a TV episode of Sex and the City but naturally I am fascinated by all of the hype and the press coverage. Most commentators and experts are obviously most interested in the fashion but my passion is for trying to diagnose and find natural solutions for their psychological issues and problems.

First of all there’s Miranda with her incredibly stressful job. Samantha, the party girl, with her hangovers from hell. Poor old Charlotte with her impotent husband and associated fertility problems. And last but not least Carrie, who finds it difficult to make decisions especially where men are concerned.

As a practising aromatherapist I see these issues on a daily basis as they reflect the problems of everyday life for many women (maybe that’s why the show is so popular?).

My professional recommendation for Miranda is to look inside herself and find the ‘real woman’ hidden within the tough, business focused exterior. She would benefit from a long relaxing bath (maybe even a massage) with Bergamot (natures own Prozac), Frankincense to calm anxiety, Cedarwood for courage and Green Mandarin to gently boost her energy levels.

Samantha can combat her hectic party lifestyle with Spearmint to focus her mind and counteract fatigue, Grapefruit to detox her system and maybe Chang to give her the chilled out feeling ‘sans alcohol’.

Charlotte requires essential oils to give her husband a boost in every sense. My professional prescription would be Ylang Ylang for full on aphrodisiac power, with Frankincense to counteract performance anxiety and Green Mandarin for a gentle yet powerful, stimulating effect. A sensual massage or romantic bath/shower for two would be my recommendation.

Carrie is probably most typical of the women who seek aromatherapy. My professional recommendation for her would be Cedarwood to give courage, Lime for mental focus and Palma Rosa for cleansing and clearing, so the way forward can be seen more clearly.

Potions and Possibilities essential oils start from £3.25 and can be purchased on-line at http://www.potions.co.uk/ or by telephoning 01394 386161.

Advice on how to use essential oils:-

For massage add 12 drops of essential oil to 3 tablespoonfuls of almond base/carrier oil.

For bathing add 12 drops of essential oil to a tablespoonful of vodka or milk for maximum dispersal in a relaxing bath.

For vaporisation add 12 drops of essential oil to ribbons tied to the grill of a domestic fan or use a professional vaporiser or burner.

Any finally...

If the Sex and the City girls aren’t into aromatherapy or can’t find time in their hectic schedules then Potions & Possibilities can also offer ready-made solutions for all of their problems.

For Miranda I would recommend Executive Stress Relief Bath Oil which contains a fabulous blend of stress busting essential oils. For Samantha, our Fatigue Relief Balm will help to counteract mental and physical post-party fatigue. Charlotte would benefit from the Relaxation Blend Massage Oil which is guaranteed to soothe away the stresses of the day and progress into the most sensual of massage that even her husband couldn’t resist! And finally for Carrie, a dose of our Concentration Relief Balm will give her all the help she needs to focus and concentrate on those all important decisions.

All of our off-the-shelf remedies and treatments are available online at http://www.potions.co.uk/. Check out our website for more information and to view our full range of aromatherapy and natural health products.

Julie