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Diffusing Peppermint Oil: An Easy Technique To Improve Your Life

Diffusing Peppermint Oil
5 years ago I would've scoffed at the thought of essential oils being of any use to me "that's just another scam by multi-level marketing companies" I thought to myself.

And before I delve into diffusing peppermint oil let it be known that the essential oil industry is very, very similar to the bodybuilding supplement industry... with 'blends' of essential oils comprising of an excessive price tag and very little indication of what's actually in there, topped off with a fancy label, an advertising campaign, endorsements and a catchy name. Sound familiar?

Once again, just like bodybuilding supplements (think whey protein concentrate and creatine monohydrate) there are the basic products (oils) that've been extensively studied and proven to work, yet these oils are rarely promoted and discussed as they're inexpensive and hardly worth pushing by the supplement companies, or in this case essential oil giants.

Now that we've got that out of the way...

Over the last couple of years I've been using and experimenting with various essential oils, I've written several other articles on the benefits of certain oils however I haven't discussed diffusing peppermint oil - my #1 use/method when it comes to essential oils (and you'll soon see why).

Diffusion works by distributing essential oil molecules through the air. Once in the air, they are inhaled and come into contact with nerves that send them directly to the brain. This is a quick and safe way of letting essential oils go to work for you (instead of rolling on, rubbing on or orally ingesting).

See also
Diffusing Essential Oils: The How, What & Why

When diffusing essential oils (we'll discuss the specific oils shortly!) I add between 3 and 5 drops of the oil I'm planning on diffusing into my diffuser along with a small amount of distilled water.

4 Big Benefits of Diffusing Peppermint Oil

Improves Your Breathing

Menthol and Menthone, two chemical components found within peppermint oil have mucolytic and decogentant actions (read: thins mucus) - aka. they help you breathe much more efficiently. As such before any intense cardio sessions, be it one of my HIIT treadmill incline workouts or a long distance trail run I diffuse peppermint essential oil. I often use a USB diffuser with a few drops of peppermint oil within while commuting to the workout/race in my car.

Increases Your Focus

Instead of loading up on more caffeine later in the day opting for peppermint oil is a far better option (reduces likelihood of adrenal fatigue).

As peppermint oil is a central nervous system stimulant you'll find it's able to give you that bit of a pick-me-up that we often require later in the day.
I find my concentration and overall alertness to be boosted when I'm writing/reading in the afternoons with some peppermint oil diffusing on my desk.

Increases Energy/Decreases Fatigue

"The evidence shows that Peppermint oil both increases alertness, and reduces blood pressure. This is not adaptogenesis, nor is it a contradiction; it’s simply that alertness and blood pressure are controlled by different parts of our nervous system, and the same essential oil can be both 'stimulating' and 'depressing' at the same time, but to different receptor sites or neurochemical pathways." - Robert Tisserand

Freshens The Air Without Nasty Chemicals

Instead of spraying deodorant or any of the chemical ridden air freshener sprays from your supermarket in your house opt for a chemical free alternative with tons of benefits - diffusing peppermint oil.

See also
Diffusing Essential Oils: The How, What & Why

Peppermint oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Hell, it likely works out cheaper too!

How To Use An Essential Oil Diffuser

  • Begin by placing 3 - 5 drops of peppermint oil into your diffuser.
  • Ensure your diffuser is topped up with adequate water (each diffuser has a unique water level).
  • Time to start diffusing! Press the power button on your diffuser.

I recommend starting off with 15 - 30 minutes of diffusing peppermint oil once or twice per day.

Based on the effects and results you notice via diffusing your essential oil your diffusing time can be increased or decreased as necessary.

As of right now I diffuse peppermint oil for 30 minutes in the morning to aid focus and lavender oil for 30 minutes in the evening as part of my night time routine.
I've heard of people diffusing for 15 minutes every hour of the day, people diffusing for a 2 hour long stint as well as people diffusing a diluted mixture of essential oils for 24 hours a day!

My Budget Diffuser + Peppermint Oil Recommendation

URPOWER 2nd Edition Essential Oil Diffuser

You can literally spend hundreds of dollars on essential oil diffusers, the one I've linked above is extremely good value for money and has all the features required to get you started (along with hundreds and hundreds of positive reviews to back it up).

See also
Diffusing Essential Oils: The How, What & Why


Sun Essential Oils Peppermint Oil

No frills 100% peppermint essential oil.
An 118ml bottle will keep you going for months even if you're diffusing for hours each day.

Have You Tried Diffusing Peppermint Oil? Let Me Know Below!

Scott J.
Scott J.https://ignorelimits.com
I’m SJ. I’m a fitness enthusiast and published author. I transformed my body from a skinny fat 135lbs with 18% body fat to a solid 192lbs at 8% body fat. I became qualified in a field I was passionate about. I founded several online businesses that allow me to pursue ideas and projects in my life that I am passionate about without having to constantly worry about money. I published several eBooks explaining the training and dieting techniques I used to achieve the body I have today. I learnt a plethora of new information on dieting and fitness by reading and applying what I read, to find out what does work and what doesn’t work, because as I’m sure you’ve noticed the health and fitness industry is full of non-sense claims and BS. I found out what was true and what worked for me and applied that knowledge. And you bet I had fun during the whole process.

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