February 27, 2025
Caregiver burden, in particular for parents of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, is associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression as well as increased time spent on caregiving tasks relative to parents of children with typically developing trajectories. Chronic stress can cause surges in pro-inflammatory cytokines and promote inflammation.
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment based on essential oils that contain volatile plant extracts, often distilled or cold-pressed, for healing and improving overall health, mood, and state of mind. Aromatherapy can help to relieve. anxiety, depression, and stress . The smell of essential oils can cause changes in the brain by the nerve cell receptors in the nasal epithelium where it is sent to the brain.
