The Health and Wellness Club, run by Mrs. Cartier and Ms. Lakshmanan, is dedicated to keeping students healthy and happy by encouraging activities that promote relaxation and mental well-being. One of the methods they emphasize is aromatherapy, an alternative medicine used to support overall wellness.  It involves applying essential oils to your skin, which can help with stress, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. The usage of the oils helps people to maintain their happiness by promoting relaxation and emotional balance.

According to the website MedlinePlus, when someone inhales the essential oil, it stimulates the nervous system and triggers the brain to send out chemical messages throughout the body. The messages stimulate the hypothalamus within the brain’s limbic system, which includes the amygdala, which controls emotions. The hypothalamus in the brain’s limbic system controls the number of hormones produced that affect the body’s temperature, mood, hunger, etc. The essential oil helps release those happy hormones, like dopamine, that make someone feel better.

The health and wellness club does many activities like aromatherapy to help engage students’ mental health. I recommended joining the club or attending their events to not only meet new people but also to have peace of mind during a busy day of school.